The Rumours Thread

[justadragon]

so true

Matt can thank his lucky stars that he was extended prior to these 2 games as well.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Haran must be one of the Board members son he has been ineffectual for years however still there

I was once told the rumour that he was Peter Doust’s Son in-law. I don’t know if that is true , but it makes sense!
How can a bloke that is the common denominator remain in a position of power over 12 years of cluster fooks!

 

[Gareth67]

As we lick our wounds after another disappointing season of missing the finals, here is a small snapshot of some great Dragon moments of the past to lift our spirits.

You know we should do a Nostalgia thread from our glory days.

Most enjoyable clip ! To see all those players from the past and the those great sides - and I realize that they were all grand finals however , the size of the crowds in those years were truly remarkable .

 

[possm]

I was once told the rumour that he was Peter Doust’s Son in-law. I don’t know if that is true , but it makes sense!
How can a bloke that is the common denominator remain in a position of power over 12 years of cluster fooks!

Many backroom deals were done when WIN and the Gordons bought the Illawarra shares.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Flanagan wants Ravalawa and Max Feagai to leave and Bird is most likely leaving too. Lomax and Tamale are gone. That's 5 outside backs less and we are only getting Val Holmes. Surely we go hard for someone like Lehi Hopoate, Bostock or Averillo.

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Flanagan wants Ravalawa and Max Feagai to leave and Bird is most likely leaving too. Lomax and Tamale are gone. That's 5 outside backs less and we are only getting Val Holmes. Surely we go hard for someone like Lehi Hopoate, Bostock or Averillo.

Corey Allan also signed for 2025

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Corey Allan also signed for 2025

I know but he should be a depth option. We need better outside backs

 

[since77]

Flanagan wants Ravalawa and Max Feagai to leave and Bird is most likely leaving too. Lomax and Tamale are gone. That's 5 outside backs less and we are only getting Val Holmes. Surely we go hard for someone like Lehi Hopoate, Bostock or Averillo.

Hmmmmm........You think Flanno might have a plan? Or should you warn him that he's letting players go without replacing them? You think the premiership winning coach might need your help working that dilemma out......???

 

[BIG RIG]

We still got

Tuipulotu
Suli
Feagai
Allan
Finau
Holmes

Probably need to add 1 more depth back

 

[TheRev]

There is a huge gap in centre depth in particular.. ive no doubt we will be signing atleast 1 to replace Max.. not sure about the situation with Bird & Ravalawa.. Birds replacement really needs to be a 6 or 7 though.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

I reckon we have to sign a quick starting winger. I like Lehi Hopoate and if Sloan is out of form Hopoate can play fullback. Tuipulotu and Matt Feagai/Allan as starting wingers isn't good enough.

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

I know but he should be a depth option. We need better outside backs

Rav, Max and Bird are depth options right now too. You can't have 12 first grade level outside backs in the squad, with 7 of them unable to make the firsts team.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Rav, Max and Bird are depth options right now too. You can't have 12 first grade level outside backs in the squad, with 7 of them unable to make the firsts team.

That's the problem we don't have enough quality outside backs but too many depth average outside backs. If we can get a quality quick starting winger and use Matt Feagai/Allan as depth that'll be good

 

[Saints Forever]

I know but he should be a depth option. We need better outside backs

Allan is better than the Fegai’s and Bird and Rava

 

[TheRev]

I think SFinau is first grade wing ready now.. his injuries have been the only issue.. he came a long way this season.

But if we could sign a Hopoate or anyone similar.. then yah someones gonna miss out atleast initially.. that will probably lose us SFinau because hes been so patient and can talk to others on Nov1.. but someone who can also cover fullback.. potentially very very well.. thats gold.

But I dont think we can sign young fullbacks while Sloan is there.. dont think they will come unless they have 1st grade guaranteed.. not the good ones anyway.. and right now we are still 16th or 17th on the club pecking order sadly.

 

[jak]

There is a huge gap in centre depth in particular.. ive no doubt we will be signing atleast 1 to replace Max.. not sure about the situation with Bird & Ravalawa.. Birds replacement really needs to be a 6 or 7 though.

with SPEED please

 

[denis preston]

I was once told the rumour that he was Peter Doust’s Son in-law. I don’t know if that is true , but it makes sense!
How can a bloke that is the common denominator remain in a position of power over 12 years of cluster fooks!

Yep ! How long is he contracted or can we piss him off anytime? Way overdue

 

[Dragon David]

with SPEED please

DEFINITELY. SPEED, SPEED, SPEED AND MORE SPEED.

Something that none of our coaches have placed importance on.

A speedy fullback, a speedy winger, a speedy centre, a speedy 5/8th, a speedy half back, a speedy lock, a speedy second rower, a speedy front rower and finally, a speedy hooker.

We would be known as the Speed Team.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

We still got

Tuipulotu
Suli
Feagai
Allan
Finau
Holmes

Probably need to add 1 more depth back

Think Averillo would be a good signing, especially if Bird goes to the Tigers.
Averillo is very versatile, and can cover several positions.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

I thought Ramsey had been signed for 2025 as well- not sure where he fits in however.