The Rumours Thread

[slippery5]

Have you considered what Tom brings to the group.

Bellamy didn't consider what he brought to the Storm, instead he opted for a 22yr old replacement in Loiero

 

[Number of the Beath]

Very true. It was just quite odd that he hardly called any restarts or penalties except that flurry for the Rorters either side of halftime.

Standard refereeing to influence the result - either by making it closer or a blowout.
Far be it from me to suggest that gambling interests have an influence on this.

 

[lombard]

Dragons will only complete a deal for Hunt if they can obtain a player or players of equal value. Also, it mightn’t necessarily be a half, just someone who the Dragons need to make the team better. There might be a 3rd team involved. It’s just tougher for Shane Flanagan as he doesn’t have a competent GM or recruitment/retention person to help him.

I think Hunt would love to finish at the Broncos if he had his way. Ideal 14 and then 7 when Reynolds is injured which is a lot these days.

 

[Illusion]

I think Hunt would love to finish at the Broncos if he had his way. Ideal 14 and then 7 when Reynolds is injured which is a lot these days.

He has to go , can't build if he is still there ........

 

[Gold_Coast Dragon]

Bellamy didn't consider what he brought to the Storm, instead he opted for a 22yr old replacement in Loiero

Some teams have a strong culture and leaders and can bring in youngsters. Others need leaders as a priority.

 

[possm]

He is leading the try assists because he demands the ball 3 or 4 plays in every set. He doesn't allow our other players makers any opportunity to show what they can do. He is a very good footballer who should take a backseat occasionally and let someone else try something. We wouldn't be so predictable and Benny would ONLY have good games like he does in Origin. I think the pressure to DO EVERYTHING has affected his form. Whenever he hasn't played, our halves have performed extremely well. We play more like a Team when he isn't there. And I've always been a Ben Hunt fan. The last 2 seasons he has played as a very selfish individual.

Flanno should have insisted that Hunt play hooker in 2024. If he refused then drop him to reserve-grade. He will soon learn to do as he was told. Lomax did not want to play wing but look how his game improved when he followed Flanno's instruction.

 

[Jubilee]

Flanno should have insisted that Hunt play hooker in 2024. If he refused then drop him to reserve-grade. He will soon learn to do as he was told. Lomax did not want to play wing but look how his game improved when he followed Flanno's instruction.

Manly had a similar problem with Shuster who only wanted to play 5/8. Now it looks like Bennett will play him at lock at Souths. You can't have players telling the coach where they will play.

 

[Nutz]

Manly had a similar problem with Shuster who only wanted to play 5/8. Now it looks like Bennett will play him at lock at Souths. You can't have players telling the coach where they will play.

Josh reminds me of one of those plastic toy thingy that look like a huge bowling pin. You know the ones..you fill the bottom up with a bit of water and when you punch or kick the pin it gets smashed to the ground but then it pops straight upright again.
Josh is like one of those fat pins but takes a little longer to get up again.

 

[SEAT 1A]

But it has to be someone half decent.. cant be someone in reserve grade.. and that means they need someone whos interested in leaving.. im not sure how that conversation goes down exactly.. go down a list and see who is secretly keen to leave..

Surely, if you are first grade quality who isn't getting picked in the run on squad or there for injuries, they would sign with a club that offers a first grade spot. Even if it's just to get regular game time in firsts.

 

[Gareth67]

Ah Mau had one good season

Disagree , however the man has since retired to a well deserved rest .

 

[randomdragon]

hunt swap for averillo, and we sign Schuster plus another forward? that's a win

 

[Desperate Dragon]

hunt swap for averillo, and we sign Schuster plus another forward? that's a win

Isn't Schuster a done deal at Souths for 2025??

 

[possm]

hunt swap for averillo, and we sign Schuster plus another forward? that's a win

It would be great if that rumor came true. Hope the forward is a good prop.
1. Holmes - safe in defense and under the high ball, brilliant in attack.
2. Feagai - will improve markedly in the off-season
3 Suli
4. Amerrillo
5. Allan
6. Schuster
7. Flannagan
8. RCG
9. ook
10. Thompson
11. Leilua
12. Su'A
13. De Belin

14. Liddle
15. Molo
16. T Couchman
17. R Couchman/Eisenhuth


I'm sure coach Flannagan can work some magic with that lot.

 

[TheRev]

Fuller looks to have done his ACL in QLD Cup apparently.. not good for dolphins depth.. they will be a man down now for half a season.

 

[Dragonslayer]

It would be great if that rumor came true. Hope the forward is a good prop.
1. Holmes - safe in defense and under the high ball, brilliant in attack.
2. Feagai - will improve markedly in the off-season
3 Suli
4. Amerrillo
5. Allan
6. Schuster
7. Flannagan
8. RCG
9. ook
10. Thompson
11. Leilua
12. Su'A
13. De Belin

14. Liddle
15. Molo
16. T Couchman
17. R Couchman/Eisenhuth


I'm sure coach Flannagan can work some magic with that lot.

Possm you've given up on Wishart already?

The only realistic swap deal is Averillo, however, he is contracted until '26 with the Dolphins. Although not like for like, he would bring much needed pace, be that in the halves or backline. The ultimate question is does any player, who currently is under contract want to:
(a) Agree to leave their current club
(b) Agree to join the Dragons

If the answer is no to either (a) or (b) then there's no deal. Hunt can obviously request a release in the hope one team has enough cap space to fit him in.

 

[slippery5]

It would be great if that rumor came true. Hope the forward is a good prop.
1. Holmes - safe in defense and under the high ball, brilliant in attack.
2. Feagai - will improve markedly in the off-season
3 Suli
4. Amerrillo
5. Allan
6. Schuster
7. Flannagan
8. RCG
9. ook
10. Thompson
11. Leilua
12. Su'A
13. De Belinnk you

It would be great if that rumor came true. Hope the forward is a good prop.
1. Holmes - safe in defense and under the high ball, brilliant in attack.
2. Feagai - will improve markedly in the off-season
3 Suli
4. Amerrillo
5. Allan
6. Schuster
7. Flannagan
8. RCG
9. ook
10. Thompson
11. Leilua
12. Su'A
13. De Belin

14. Liddle
15. Molo
16. T Couchman
17. R Couchman/Eisenhuth


I'm sure coach Flannagan can work some magic with that lot.

I'm guessing you haven't heard RCG & management have both said he will not be at the Dragons next year

 

[randomdragon]

Isn't Schuster a done deal at Souths for 2025??

Don’t believe so

 

[Nutz]

Don’t believe so

I'm reading on "X" right now that he's signed for 2025. It's originator is behind the DT paywall.

 

[Nutz]

@RedVee Who are you going for in the finals mate.

 

[RedVee]

@RedVee Who are you going for in the finals mate.

@Nutz - no clue mate. At the moment it is a race for those I despise less