The Rumours Thread

[JubileeJeffro]

The new Sombreros, not the roosters but the mangie dogs are also interested in RCG apparently

 

[Biglance]

The new Sombreros, not the roosters but the mangie dogs are also interested in RCG apparently

he has a history with gould

 

[TheRev]

I find it slightly odd that Tom Dearden was a target we went super hard for... and then after we missed him we decided we don't need to buy a half at all?

Well to be fair the Dearden one dragged out (like they all have), I thought we had pulled a great buy in Volkman as our next target.. then that fell over.. and Marshke wasnt a bad get (5/8 of the year) etc..

I think with Marshkes injuries though, we will want someone different for 2025.. could be wrong.. but I think we atleast try.. im just rly curious if Flanno has someone specific in mind to replace Hunt.. not sure whos on market come Nov 1? We will need to look into that after the season.

 

[Pleasehelpstillchoking]

Well to be fair the Dearden one dragged out (like they all have), I thought we had pulled a great buy in Volkman as our next target.. then that fell over.. and Marshke wasnt a bad get (5/8 of the year) etc..

I think with Marshkes injuries though, we will want someone different for 2025.. could be wrong.. but I think we atleast try.. im just rly curious if Flanno has someone specific in mind to replace Hunt.. not sure whos on market come Nov 1? We will need to look into that after the season.

Just wondering whether Latu Fainu would be worth looking at. He will be down the pecking order at at Wests once Luai gets there. Tigers could pick up part of the tab.

 

[CozDragon]

Well to be fair the Dearden one dragged out (like they all have), I thought we had pulled a great buy in Volkman as our next target.. then that fell over.. and Marshke wasnt a bad get (5/8 of the year) etc..

I think with Marshkes injuries though, we will want someone different for 2025.. could be wrong.. but I think we atleast try.. im just rly curious if Flanno has someone specific in mind to replace Hunt.. not sure whos on market come Nov 1? We will need to look into that after the season.

I think the progression of LKT may have softened the blow/ need for a 5/8 signing.
As for the replacement for Hunt, who really knows. There are a few marquees coming off contract at same time, I assume we will try to get one of them. If that doesn't eventuate I wonder if the fallback is Flanno jnr to 7.

 

[TheRev]

Just wondering whether Latu Fainu would be worth looking at. He will be down the pecking order at at Wests once Luai gets there. Tigers could pick up part of the tab.

I'm really curious about him too, im not sure if Benji's reluctance to use him is an indication that hes just too young, or hes not happy with him fullstop...

His brother however is an origin player imo.. so good.. both of em r signed to 4 year 500k deals, but Samuela I reckon isnt far off needing an upgrade, maybe in 12-24mths time at the outside.

 

[TheRev]

Dogs seem as good a fit as any for RCG, as per usual very late interest but they close deals quickly.

Even if they do get him, atleast that takes them out of the market for the others.

 

[Dragon David]

Dogs seem as good a fit as any for RCG, as per usual very late interest but they close deals quickly.

Even if they do get him, atleast that takes them out of the market for the others.

They (the Mangy, Flea Bitten Bulldogs) seem to always be sniffing around to see who is trying to get who and then they pounce and take the players from under other clubs noses. They are like predators lying in wait until they know what sort of deal is being offered and then they charge in to better it and then get the signatures by closing deals quickly as you say TheRev.

I just wonder who they will get rid of to sign the next lot of 30 players (over exaggeration) as their turnover of players coming and going doesn't appear to be coming to an end.

Have I said anywhere that I detest that Bullcrap club?

 

[baggygreen man]

They (the Mangy, Flea Bitten Bulldogs) seem to always be sniffing around to see who is trying to get who and then they pounce and take the players from under other clubs noses. They are like predators lying in wait until they know what sort of deal is being offered and then they charge in to better it and then get the signatures by closing deals quickly as you say TheRev.

Ditto DD. Blame Phil Gould. Wish we had a predator like him to be brutally honest, as picking up quality guys like Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Viliame Kikau etc, is now paying off for the grubs.

 

[sammymills]

I would like to see Rava in the forwards. Big, strong and willing to run. Move Lawrie on.

Rava is so fast for his size. Imagine him in 20 minute stints not having to focus on anything but skittling people and putting on shots, 2 of his best atributes. He would be immense. They should give him a trial in NSW cup for it.

 

[BIG RIG]

Bulldogs didn’t have the cash to compete for Val Holmes - $ 850 000 , so unless Parra are willing to pay a part in RCG contract I can’t see how Dogs afford him