The Rumours Thread

[jak]

This could also have merit..

Aitken’s strong running form dummy half could be Cook-esque..

Whilst Hunt can chime in to the backline for attacking plays..

Not to mention he’s solid under the high ball..

but he cant pass a ball to save his life

 

[muzby]

but he cant pass a ball to save his life

That’s to do with attack, so it’s Flanno’s area.

He’ll sort it out.

 

[SBD82]

Not to mention he’s solid under the high ball..

 

[blacksafake]

I stated this 2 years ago that Nicholls should be our organising half.
I also stated 9 months ago that Aitken was a natural fullback.
And I stated ages ago that Norman is best suited to centre.
I stated all that.
I did.
Stated it.

I reckon you were in a state at the time

 

[Brutalitops]

I expect Mary to start with Luke at hooker.

Nostradamus over here

In other news I think Aitken will play centre!

 

[Crush]

Nostradamus over here

In other news I think Aitken will play centre!

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

What position is Mary starting in?

Left right out.

 

[muzby]

Left right out.

I think there’s merit in playing the veteran on the field.

• He looks fitter than his playing days
• He’s quicker than both incumbent centres
• It keeps him out of the coaching chair

 

[Dragonsamy]

I stated this 2 years ago that Nicholls should be our organising half.
I also stated 9 months ago that Aitken was a natural fullback.
And I stated ages ago that Norman is best suited to centre.
I stated all that.
I did.
Stated it.

Totally agree Frank!
Oh sorry Crush great idea . Sheer brilliance

 

[slippery5]

I respectfully disagree. Dufty is half his size and cut it for a bit in FG. Watching Ramsey run through I think was the Panthers tells me he is strong enough/ready

I respectfully agree, some smaller men are a lot stronger than larger man & not to mention it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. Ramsey didn't appear to be frighten of attacking the line, in contrast to Dufty going cross field looking for a hole.

 

[slippery5]

I would move Hunt to hooker and play Norman halfback and Sailor 5/8. That combination would probably provide us with more attack. Luke could give Hunt a rest mid game, if Hunt needs it.

Did you see Sailor's defence in the nines??

 

[Frank Facer]

Did you see Sailor's defence in the nines??

Not much.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Not much.

Frank he needs to improve his d a lot.
The average 6 in the NRL has to do at least 10 to 20 tackles every game of guys much bigger than him.
I think he is actually a fb not so many front on tackles.
But I'm sure he will be use as a 14.
Especially at the beginning of the year.

 

[Frank Facer]

Frank he needs to improve his d a lot.
The average 6 in the NRL has to do at least 10 to 20 tackles every game of guys much bigger than him.
I think he is actually a fb not so many front on tackles.
But I'm sure he will be use as a 14.
Especially at the beginning of the year.

I haven't seen that much of Sailor and am not aware of how good or bad his defence is. I do like what I have seen in attack from him. I doubt that he will make it as a fullback, due to his lack of size.

 

[Belta]

I know I’m being critical and maybe a little premature and even a tad harsh but I suspect Dufty and Field had the same lecturer at defence academy and unfortunately that same lecturer has not retired and has most recently been schooling Sailor on his defence. It would be nice if I’m wrong and end up with egg on my face. I’d like that very muchly.

 

[Gareth67]

Frank he needs to improve his d a lot.
The average 6 in the NRL has to do at least 10 to 20 tackles every game of guys much bigger than him.
I think he is actually a fb not so many front on tackles.
But I'm sure he will be use as a 14.
Especially at the beginning of the year.

Sammy me old mate - your been hanging around the maestro for too long . All of this ‘ D ‘ is going to your head .

 

[Dragonsamy]

Sammy me old mate - your been hanging around the maestro for too long . All of this ‘ D ‘ is going to your head .

Lol

 

[st shaneoh]

Lol

Anyone know anything about Billy Britton?

 

[Dragon Revival]

Billy Brittain is 25 and came from South's to Dragons to cover for Mc Innes. He was in the Canterbury Cup team of the year and captained the NSW Residents side. Joe Lovodua will not be happy. I would have thought that a top winger/centre would be the priority.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Billy Brittain is 25 and came from South's to Dragons to cover for Mc Innes. He was in the Canterbury Cup team of the year and captained the NSW Residents side. Joe Lovodua will not be happy. I would have thought that a top winger/centre would be the priority.

Not sure if BB has been signed to a top30 or CC contract. If its the latter, then if would appear Lovodua will be spending time in the NRL squad with BB taking up the CC role. If its reverse and BB has been signed to a top 30 contract then unsure how Joe will be used.