The Rumours Thread

[BLM01]

MORE FRONT THAN DAVID JONES

‘I haven’t lost the passion’: McGregor puts hand up, Hannay’s agent set for Eels talks​

By Adam Pengilly​

May 22, 2024 — 7.36pm

Paul McGregor, who helped Brad Arthur guide Parramatta to a historic grand final appearance less than two years ago, has emerged as the first coach to publicly declare his interest in the vacant job.
With Parramatta officials due to meet the management of Sharks assistant Josh Hannay on Thursday, former Dragons boss McGregor has confirmed he would be interested in returning to the Eels, ending a four-year head coaching exile.
McGregor’s pitch is fascinating: he was a consultant to Arthur during their fairytale run to the 2022 grand final, sitting alongside the Eels mentor in the coaching box when Penrith swept to their second straight title.
But after the defeat, McGregor didn’t renew his position at the club and the Eels missed the finals altogether last year, and have spluttered through the first half of this season, leading to Arthur’s sacking on Monday.

“I haven’t lost the passion for coaching and if the club is interested, I’d be happy to speak to them,” McGregor said.
McGregor already has existing relationships with senior members of the Eels squad, including Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Mitchell Moses, and has kept his hand in the game as Brad Fittler’s deputy with NSW in State of Origin.

Former Dragons head coach and ex-Eels consultant Paul McGregor (left) with Brad Arthur.CREDIT: NRL IMAGERY
McGregor spent more than six years at the Dragons but hasn’t thrown his hat into the ring for various other roles since, instead waiting for the right opportunity.
The Eels will step up their search for a new coach on Thursday when they meet veteran agent Chris Orr, who manages one of the leading candidates for the role in Hannay.

LOL..great pitch. I am the reason we got the GF in 2022. I go and down go Parra. Funny how they are targeting Hannay.. get the message Mary. When you got to speak out and show interest means they are not interested

 

[KogarahWarrior]

LOL..great pitch. I am the reason we got the GF in 2022. I go and down go Parra. Funny how they are targeting Hannay.. get the message Mary. When you got to speak out and show interest means they are not interested

Hahaha world's best salesman... bloke said 'Well I was in the coaches box, if that counts'.

What a pitch.

 

[Dragon Blood]

Which one is Paul McGregor?

I reckon the one on the left, cos his elongated head looks more like a PEANUT.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Looks like the Tigers are now trying to offload an ex Dragon according to a SMH story…..


Multiple sources told the Herald that halfback Jayden Sullivan is on top of Richardson’s list of players to offload. Sullivan is on a deal worth around $500,000 a season. That will increase to about $600,000 in the final years of his four-year deal.

Sullivan joined the club in the off-season but Richardson, who wasn’t at the club when the deal was struck, is now trying to find the halfback a new home.

 

[Newcomerfan01]

Thanks for the correction. I was wrong but knew there was not a direct sibling link although pretty close but did not do my homework before engaging a response

a half sibling is still a direct sibling link isnt it?

 

[Dragon David]

Penrith have signed Isaiah Papali’i for 3 years from 2025. He will do well under Cleary than he has done under Tim Sheens and Benji at the Tigers.

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star Isaiah Papali’i after shock release — Transfer Centre

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star after shock release

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[RedVee]

Salary cap working well I see

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

Salary cap working well I see

to be fair, they are losing Luai + JFH next year so they have money

 

[hewi]

Looks like the Tigers are now trying to offload an ex Dragon according to a SMH story…..


Multiple sources told the Herald that halfback Jayden Sullivan is on top of Richardson’s list of players to offload. Sullivan is on a deal worth around $500,000 a season. That will increase to about $600,000 in the final years of his four-year deal.

Sullivan joined the club in the off-season but Richardson, who wasn’t at the club when the deal was struck, is now trying to find the halfback a new home.

So that’s a score 1 to Flanno will be interesting to see if gets another 1 with Lomax.

 

[BigRedVee]

So that’s a score 1 to Flanno will be interesting to see if gets another 1 with Lomax.

It was an insane signing by the Tigers considering the depth that they have in the halves and going after Luai not long after.

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

It was an insane signing by the Tigers considering the depth that they have in the halves and going after Luai not long after.

nah not really, I don't think they had signed Sezer at this stage, and no one could've predicted Galvin jumping straight into First Grade. They needed Bud, however they criminally overpaid him lol

 

[justadragon]

MORE FRONT THAN DAVID JONES

‘I haven’t lost the passion’: McGregor puts hand up, Hannay’s agent set for Eels talks​

By Adam Pengilly​

May 22, 2024 — 7.36pm

Paul McGregor, who helped Brad Arthur guide Parramatta to a historic grand final appearance less than two years ago, has emerged as the first coach to publicly declare his interest in the vacant job.
With Parramatta officials due to meet the management of Sharks assistant Josh Hannay on Thursday, former Dragons boss McGregor has confirmed he would be interested in returning to the Eels, ending a four-year head coaching exile.
McGregor’s pitch is fascinating: he was a consultant to Arthur during their fairytale run to the 2022 grand final, sitting alongside the Eels mentor in the coaching box when Penrith swept to their second straight title.
But after the defeat, McGregor didn’t renew his position at the club and the Eels missed the finals altogether last year, and have spluttered through the first half of this season, leading to Arthur’s sacking on Monday.

“I haven’t lost the passion for coaching and if the club is interested, I’d be happy to speak to them,” McGregor said.
McGregor already has existing relationships with senior members of the Eels squad, including Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Mitchell Moses, and has kept his hand in the game as Brad Fittler’s deputy with NSW in State of Origin.

Former Dragons head coach and ex-Eels consultant Paul McGregor (left) with Brad Arthur.CREDIT: NRL IMAGERY
McGregor spent more than six years at the Dragons but hasn’t thrown his hat into the ring for various other roles since, instead waiting for the right opportunity.
The Eels will step up their search for a new coach on Thursday when they meet veteran agent Chris Orr, who manages one of the leading candidates for the role in Hannay.

What a load of nonsense trying to assimilate the Eels poor form with the departure of Mary, please spare me.

 

[BLM01]

Penrith have signed Isaiah Papali’i for 3 years from 2025. He will do well under Cleary than he has done under Tim Sheens and Benji at the Tigers.

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star Isaiah Papali’i after shock release — Transfer Centre

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star after shock release

www.foxsports.com.au

World class media.. really!

 

[justadragon]

Looks like the Tigers are now trying to offload an ex Dragon according to a SMH story…..


Multiple sources told the Herald that halfback Jayden Sullivan is on top of Richardson’s list of players to offload. Sullivan is on a deal worth around $500,000 a season. That will increase to about $600,000 in the final years of his four-year deal.

Sullivan joined the club in the off-season but Richardson, who wasn’t at the club when the deal was struck, is now trying to find the halfback a new home.

The grass isnt always greener is it Bud, you better have a word to your management team because you ain't getting $600k anywhere.

 

[Gomarchin]

What a load of nonsense trying to assimilate the Eels poor form with the departure of Mary, please spare me.

If Mary gets the job at Parra I'm sure he'll get them to reduce the Parra stadium field to 98 metres.

 

[Coffs dragon]

The grass isnt always greener is it Bud, you better have a word to your management team because you ain't getting $600k anywhere.

100% Justa & that decision to leave may prove very costly in cash & career for Bud.

 

[justadragon]

If Mary gets the job at Parra I'm sure he'll get them to reduce the Parra stadium field to 98 metres.

All I can say Gomarchin, is that I'm glad we snared Flanno because whats on the table now for the Eels coaching job are no headline acts, maybe Madge but his style doesn't go down too well with big ego's like Moses and Lomax.

 

[since77]

If Mary gets the job at Parra I'm sure he'll get them to reduce the Parra stadium field to 98 metres.

That will make them comfortable being uncomfortable.....

 

[TheRev]

Yar tbf it was a bit like Flanno buying 2nd rowers over the offseason.. we went from Russell and Burns to Eisenhuth to RFM to Luciano, throw in Egan getting an upgrade in there... we had no idea where we would land by Round 1.

Tigers had no idea they would land Luai, or that an 18yr old would dominate 5/8..

The question now though is would we want Bud back on 300k or something.. I like the kid, maybe as a 14 or nsw cup and backup 7.. but.. I imagine things were said when he left last time.... and perhaps our club wasnt all that sorry to see him go at the time.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

I hope this becomes a reality for shits and giggles