The Rumours Thread

[SBD82]

It looks as if we haven't signed Woods at his value but way under it. This someone you are talking about , who & where is he ?

On what basis have we signed Woods under his value? Seems we have signed him for a small amount because no one else was interested. I’d say that his value has been pretty accurately determined by the market.

With respect to me naming someone that has potential and could be developed by our club? That is literally the job of the recruitment team. If they can’t find that person, we need to find people who can.

 

[slippery5]

I see clearly now that Mary’s gone, No more suffering from that clown.

Sims prop, Lomax f/b Sloan ressies?

I had not heard Billy Burns was leaving. Great we let a promising big bopper prop in Blacker go for him then jettison the new bloke after one year. Great recruitment.

Lawrie in my starting side. New buy Woods off the bench

Blacker is not 1st grade standard yet & big doubts on whether he ever will be.

 

[carltonsouth79]

Perhaps the new recruits will be able to help bring Posa Famasuli’s game to the next level .

He is young and built like a brick shat house , he only needs confidence to develop into a good prop .

Surely with the likes McGuire , Burgess and now Woody there is a wealth of experience for him to draw upon .

I hope so. He was the most disappointing for mine last year. I really thought he might prove to be a good buy for us but really delivered very little in his few opportunities.

 

[Crush]

I don’t understand some of the hatred coming from the signing. It’s a 1 year deal, meaning Woods is doing nothing but plugging a hole in the side. I’ll ask you who else on the market you would’ve preferred us sign for next year? The market was quite thin from the get go this year and hook has done a good job to get who he has. Woods will mostly be playing reserve grade next year, however McGuire is suspended for the first four-five rounds. So, in those early rounds Woods keeps players like Kerr, Alvaro and Poasa out of first grade. That’s an improvement. We should be happy as fans with the direction the club is going after so much pain for so long. The club understands Woods won’t deliver us a trophy, but in the meantime whilst the market is slim they are looking to improve their squad where they can for next year, with a paramount focus on the future. Don’t get too impatient now, there is finally actual direction in the club and there is light at the end of the tunnel. I honestly don’t think we’ll be making the top 8 next year (obviously I can hold out hope) but I think 23 might see our return to the finals. People are too quick to judge hook. They’ve got the knives out saying “he’s got his squad next year so we’ll judge him then”. No, he doesn’t have his squad. You can’t build “your squad” after a season or even two at a club. It takes time. As long as we are seeing continuous improvement, that’s all you can ask right now after the coach inherited an utter shit show. We’re quick to forget we were tipped for the wooden spoon this year, yet we sat in the 8 for the majority of the season. Give the club some time to build, not one season. Yes we have some money to spend but let’s not use it to do a Newcastle and buy anyone and everyone. After all, where are they now? Simply a bog average team. Our club seems to have higher end goals than that, which should see us fans enjoy riding out this wave and supporting the direction of the club.

I like the positive spin.
Two glaring errors in this post though.
1. Woods will mostly be playing reserve grade next year (heard that before)
2. Our club has higher aspirations than being average (they actually don’t, it’s really sad)

 

[Gareth67]

I hope so. He was the most disappointing for mine last year. I really thought he might prove to be a good buy for us but really delivered very little in his few opportunities.

Yes I must say that I expected more from the man , perhaps as he was a product of the roosters system . He appears to be stuck in 2nd gear , however if he should find his feet then I believe that he could make a major contribution to the team .

 

[randomdragon]

Steven masters is leaving south’s and still lives in Wollongong, he wasn’t too bad for south’s this year, could give him a cheap contract for a back up centre?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Promising young Steelers/Illawarra junior gone to the Roosters…

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Assume he is Brett Rodwell's son?

 

[BIG RIG]

I have a feeling we will get a double announcement this afternoon of Suli and Woods

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Dragons look to be seeking divine intervention for 2022....we will have 2 Moses's and a dude with long hair and a beard for people to follow

 

[saintly1996]

Dragons look to be seeking divine intervention for 2022....we will have 2 Moses's and a dude with long hair and a beard for people to follow

We are going to need it

 

[BIG RIG]

Moses Suli signing is official on website

 

[Smurf]

Dragons confirm Suli signing

The St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed the signing of Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles centre Moses Suli following the completion of all official documentation.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Dragons look to be seeking divine intervention for 2022....we will have 2 Moses's and a dude with long hair and a beard for people to follow

I hope the two Moses can manage some bull rushes

 

[chewbacca]

I have a feeling we will get a double announcement this afternoon of Suli and Woods

Good time to sign Benji.
Announcement coming Friday.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

A

I hope the two Moses can manage some bull rushes

And not part the red V

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Assume he is Brett Rodwell's son?

Yes.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

A fellow punster- like it FCD

And not part the red V

 

[Dragonslayer]

I believe the NRL is meeting today with the current 16 teams to discuss and approve the 17th franchise. If the clubs give the green light, and there's no reason for them not to, then expect an announcement tomorrow.
My money is on the Dolphins.

 

[baggygreen man]

Hahaha burns is goin nowhere
When u listen to a fool u look like a fool

Perhaps I should not take notice of posts on here then. As one poster had Burns in the 'let go' basket.