The Rumours Thread

[possm]

Fair enough. I’d add value to the tpa by allowing modest signage on the players shorts regardless of club stuff.

Who is paying the player?

cool idea.


Will be expensive. Excess for acls etc?!

What does the player get?

So the nrl offers Lucy say $500k and auctions him off for $900 to Canberra?
Pockets $400k? Wouldn’t Lucy get mad?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving this idea.

No, the NRL pays Leilua 500k and he is auctioned off to the highest bidder (rent) which could be say 20k. The rental cap would be far less money because the NRL is paying the player's salary, not the club.

 

[TheRev]

Yep I suspect Russell is on the way out, but the club hasn't even announced Ralph or Glover have they? I've been waiting for something official.. so surprised hes on an extended 1st grade bench... Sounds to me like hes coming into the 30 perhaps.. or perhaps its a T&T and hes a nsw cup half..

 

[TheRev]

I'm hearing flanno has said lucs price is too high and has pulled our of negotiations, just trying to find a source.

I don't think it means we're no chance, I suspect it's the only way to deal with tartak.

 

[Divine]

We’ll see how desperate Luc is to get out of NQ. He might have to slink back and fight for a spot with the young tyros.

 

[ChocOConnor]

I mentioned before no way in hell Flanno will pay that type of money. Like Gallen told me yes he would let hunt go only if he got Tino and Fifita in return. Apparently he won’t lose out on any trades

 

[Dragons4me]

I'm hearing flanno has said lucs price is too high and has pulled our of negotiations, just trying to find a source.

I don't think it means we're no chance, I suspect it's the only way to deal with tartak.

Good!

 

[jak]

I'm hearing flanno has said lucs price is too high and has pulled our of negotiations, just trying to find a source.

I don't think it means we're no chance, I suspect it's the only way to deal with tartak.

if flanno paid lucs what he wants, how many of our players would have there hands out for a pay increase.

 

[Saints Forever]

if flanno paid lucs what he wants, how many of our players would have there hands out for a pay increase.

Most of our mob would not be able to afford a weekly grocery shop if they were paid based on their performances in 2023

 

[justadragon]

This was obviously a cash grab from LL and Tartak, Raiders dont look like they will pay either, IMO if the Dragons were considering $700k you should have jumped at it. Good on Flanno and the club. Nothing lost.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

if flanno paid lucs what he wants, how many of our players would have there hands out for a pay increase.

An ambit claim probably stemming from a mix of Tartak's greed and Luc's delusional Taumalolo envy. I'm afraid the needle is stuck on potential in Luc's case. He's 27 but people still talk about what he's capable of- but never delivers.

 

[musso]

As Flanno said, we are setting new standards, so I am all for missing out on LL if we are expecting to pay overs.

 

[TheRev]

Some people argue that Luciano was the Cowboys best forward last year, so im not sure its true that he doesnt earn his money... but if he cant defend for 80, hes probably best used off the bench, but he would be brutal doing it.. could also play in the middle if needed.

 

[SnowDragon]

I think everyone would be happy for Luc to come home. But it’s got to be at the right price. We have Su’a who is a better player, we have young guys like Egan coming thru, so 2 yrs at 700 would be great for us, as the time and cost goes up it becomes not worth it for us, and we are better to save our cash for more critical positions.

 

[VodkaSaint]

 

[Dragsters]

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I'm liking Flanagan more everyday...

 

[justadragon]

Simple case is he is not worth $900k just like i think Fafita is not worth millions, There is desperate, delusional and suckers, we should stop being associated with all three.

 

[Gardenia]

Hoops has come out and reported that 900K is LL current salary at the cows. Which is why have let him negotiate as it frees up space for them to lock in LUKI etc. our real target . So fingers crossed Ricky isn’t that stupid either and super league don’t come to their rescue.

 

[thebigredv]

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No complaint from me.
Asking about 150k too much. We may be desperate but allowing others to take advantage of that desperation just ensures more pain down the road. As angry I am that we can’t assemble a proper team, still have to maintain what dignity you have left.

Would have been a great injection to our 2024 campaign. Let’s hope he drops his price.

 

[John moz]

Dragons to offer reece walsh from Brisbane a contract to hard to refuse.
Will be the highest paid fullback in the nrl.

 

[SaintPeter]

Good. Cause we need one!
While I'm typing. And.
After last nights dismal performance. You would have to ask why we are hanging on to the Feagai's.
Seriously not right - both of them.
BMM and Muhleisen need to go as well. IMO