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Much better option than Gutho or SloanTeddy Tesco roosters
Allowed to go to market November
Any interest ?
Much better option than Gutho or SloanTeddy Tesco roosters
Allowed to go to market November
Any interest ?
Speed/evasive skills are lacking in our roster and so often players who have those skills are lacking in other areas- particularly defence. We've let numerous young promising players go such as Tamale presumably for this reason. Sloan is still on thin ice. Finding those rare, outside backs with all those skills may take Flanno five years. Hope he survives that long.We lack speed. The better teams put us away and we can’t go with them.
It is a talent issue. Not a coaching or effort issue. The roster is a mess, but will improve. Results will accordingly. Just takes time.
Cheer up.
I think a few of us on this Forum are hoping to survive for another 5 years. I'll be heading towards 83. What are my chances?Speed/evasive skills are lacking in our roster and so often players who have those skills are lacking in other areas- particularly defence. We've let numerous young promising players go such as Tamale presumably for this reason. Sloan is still on thin ice. Finding those rare, outside backs with all those skills may take Flanno five years. Hope he survives that long.
I'm hot on your heels age wise DD so-yes- I may not be live long enough to experience once again a great centre combo like we've had in the past eg R Gasnier/Dave Brown, M Gasnier /Cooper, Finch/Quinn, Beattie/Johnston. I get disappointed and envious when I see other clubs such as the Bulldogs with Xerri and Crichton and the Sharks with Iro and Ramien carving up our backs when we have such a rich history with outside backs. God grant me patience- and hurry up!I think a few of us on this Forum are hoping to survive for another 5 years. I'll be heading towards 83. What are my chances?
We have identified speed and you have included evasiveness as well redandwhite4evr and besides having those players or getting them as well as getting the bigger hard as nails props, surely the likes of Flanno and our attacking coach would also have identified the need for these skills and qualities.
If we have a bunch of these guys, then excitement reigns and we are on our way to playing grand final footy. Just get/develop them Dragons recruiters and trainers and coaches (these are the words that members of our Board should say if they haven't already).
Offer him a 3 year deal $900k from 2025 and coaching role after he finishes..Teddy wouldnt be leaving in 2025 though.. 2026 is a long way away..
I more meant like unless the Roosters actually want teddy gone, I dont think hes leaving.. its not like the Gutho, Cook or Holmes situation... would you still want him from 2026? He would turn 33 just before the season began.. maybe.. or maybe we can find someone younger before then.. dunno.. its an interesting one..Offer him a 3 year deal $900k from 2025 and coaching role after he finishes..
Don’t disagree with any of that.Speed/evasive skills are lacking in our roster and so often players who have those skills are lacking in other areas- particularly defence. We've let numerous young promising players go such as Tamale presumably for this reason. Sloan is still on thin ice. Finding those rare, outside backs with all those skills may take Flanno five years. Hope he survives that long.