The Rumours Thread

[Gardenia]

Yeh sack Ryles
Can’t keep his own players snd get deals done
Sound familiar?
People on here were peeved when we missed him quoting that he did not want us because he could run his own shop elsewhere as we are a basket case (which we were) and was the next big Ciraldo in waiting.
ha.. he is now at another basket case club excerpt has better halves for now to build around

And one of our best players for less money which completely sucks eggs

 

[TheRev]

I'm opting for Big Rigs narrative.. far more appealing.. the reasons he comes to us:

o We give him that 3yrs which he wont get if he stays, or if he goes to the Rorters.
o We're also going to pay him more during that 3yrs than a big name club.
o Flanno has the relationship already, best-mates.
o Val has his choice of position.. probably fullback.
o Val can get back to living in the shire where he has probably wanted to get back too anyway.
o He has a new ambrose partner with an all round top bloke.

As you can see, its a slam-dunk case, im happy to write this up and stick it in an email to his manager if there is any more confusion.

 

[saintmar]

I knew we were not getting Talagi - it was taking too long. Moses, his manager, is very cunning from what I have heard. Penrith kept it very quiet. It just hurts that Lomax is leaving us for a basket case of a club that can't even keep their best junior for less money.
I doubt we were even realistically in the conversation but our recruitment staff really do need to be shown the door.

Yep see ya Flano

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

I know you can't get 'em all.

But can we even get one?

 

[Wolfgang90]

It could also be a ploy from Holmes manager to put pressure on the Cowboys to extend him. Apparently the hammer wants to head to the cowboys too.

We could be Holmes fallback option depending on the Hammer situation. It makes sense why the Dolphins went after Talagi because they've got a strong feeling the Hammer will leave.

I will not believe anything until I see the dragons official statement.

 

[nrlnrl]

huge news thx mate.. if we can nail down Val, we have 2 semi-marquees for 2025 (not including Hunt).. its huge for us..

Once those 2 pegs are nailed in.. we can look at a couple more off the back..

Surely we’re due for a good old-fashioned Friday announcement?

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Surely we’re due for a good old-fashioned Friday announcement?

That would be nice…..Bird in for Feagai this wknd lol

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

rumoured Talagi not granted the release from his 10day cooling off period?

announcement from Penrith if that is the new club won’t be for 9 more days

 

[Dragons4me]

I’ve got word that we have come to an agreement with the Knights in regards to Daniel Saifiti and that he has signed for 2 yrs announcement imminent

Also heard that we have signed Valentine Holmes and are just confirming minor details in regards to how much Cowboys chip in , looking like a 3 year deal

Flanno and Holmes have been talking for a long while about this

I trust your source BR, but like many, I don't trust Dragons hierarchy. It seems like Flanno is working his ass off but with little corporate support. Well that's what it appears to be from the outside and what I believe until I hear otherwise. Just waiting for the Stephano to the mangy dogs confirmation.

 

[dungay dragon]

Parko the b

I've maintained that I don't believe Talagi is the player he's talked up to be. Penrith will probably be a good spot for him to get the best out of himself and no doubt increase the pay packet of his next deal. Val Holmes, D Saf and Cook are probably good enough additions to our team in the short term to make us more competitive, and thus attract a bigger name or names in the long run.

Parko the biggest problem with these Young Superstars...None of them can tackle
Walsh , Mann, Sloan , Sailor ,Tallagi etc etc All turnstiles in defence ...
What happened to defensive drills coming through the junior ranks ??
Tallagi yes is talented but no more than the others mentioned
Opp Coaches will target him big time when perched beside Cleary at the Panthers