The Rumours Thread

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Adios, Ryan. Good luck in the future.

But Solly? Look at Souths under him.

 

[BLM01]

Yep he is gone just reported now by Chammas

Not surprised really
I still remember when the dragons did the advertisement job ad basically publicly looking for a CEO.
I remember jesting at the time saying I might put in my application.
I thought professional clubs these days would look for CEOs behind-the-scenes and buy word-of-mouth etc through managers etc instead of opening up to the general public

Anyway when he was appointed and you looked at his history of a bit of AFL and I think he worked at the West Tigers before didn’t sit well with me his league past
he just hasn’t quite delivered what we needed as a CEO
hopefully onwards and upwards now unless Haran is in line for his next promotion

 

[KingFlanno7]

Adios, Ryan. Good luck in the future.

But Solly? Look at Souths under him.

4 prelims and 1 gf appearance isnt that bad

 

[Dragon David]

From today regarding Ryan Webb

Dragons to part ways with CEO, approach South Sydney boss Solly

St George Illawarra will not renew the contract of Ryan Webb after his five years at the helm of the club, which is set to look outside the organisation for a new chief executive.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

To me the Club again has done things arse up. Why didn't they bloody have someone already lined up before giving Webby the bullet?

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Flanno has been given a hatchet and a green light by WIN if you ask me.

Plenty of abscesses to be cleaned out.

CEO is huge.

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

4 prelims and 1 gf appearance isnt that bad

I’m looking at him without Bennett and where they are now on and off the field.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Adios, Ryan. Good luck in the future.

But Solly? Look at Souths under him.

Solly has declined the position to stay working with Bennett as per Chammas news report.
Not just players knock us back, now executives!

 

[TheRev]

Solly is at loggerheads with the NRL, hate eachother.. would seem a strange choice.. but irrelivant as hes staying put.. be curious who we get.. if there is a criticism of Webb its that he doesnt really get football. I mean he talks a good game but I think hes just a puppet, I dont think he makes anything happen on his own.. bar balancing books etc.

 

[Dragon David]

Dragons CEO to depart

Ryan Webb will depart as CEO of the St George Illawarra Dragons next April after five years in the role.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Unsainty79]

I think the mention of Solly is just to create some headlines. A couple of others in the mix, including Peter Parr and old mate from the Supercars. Norm Black apparently getting a bit more say, too.

Interesting when the couple of articles talk about Webb essentially being responsible for the commercial activities, almost as if to say his role in the football operations was limited. Which probably rings true if you look at his CV.

Good signs to see us making some moves.

 

[CozDragon]

I think the mention of Solly is just to create some headlines. A couple of others in the mix, including Peter Parr and old mate from the Supercars. Norm Black apparently getting a bit more say, too.

Interesting when the couple of articles talk about Webb essentially being responsible for the commercial activities, almost as if to say his role in the football operations was limited. Which probably rings true if you look at his CV.

Good signs to see us making some moves.

I think Webbs role was mainly to try and get the club in the green and making money, which he has done.
As long as the next CEO is a footy head and given the means to make the club successful instead of just being a puppet then things could be looking up moving forward.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Fingers crossed that Haran the hemorrhoid is next.
That bloke is a pain in the arse to the operation.

 

[Dragon David]

Solly has declined the position to stay working with Bennett as per Chammas news report.
Not just players knock us back, now executives!

It will be a case of -
"Positions Vacant: Recruitment and Retention Officer - Good eye for talent (not the ones with 36-24-36 shapes - silly) and
Chief Executive Officer - Good eye for detail (and yes the ones that bring big bucks to the club and knows a lot about rugby league).

All Applicants will be carefully screened to make sure they know what you are doing and that they don't back out.

Give us a try".

 

[gregstar]

God I hope it's Peter Parr who gets the gig!!!

 

[getsmarty]

Why did he do a fitness test with us and then disappear off our radar?

Money....Flanno won't pay overs

 

[Illusion]

In terms of Ilias, I havent watched him in ages, we need 2 halfbacks to come in.. if hes coming in as the depth halfback.. then thats fine.. he would be a huge step up on Marchke, and might well prove to be our longterm 6 or 7.

I'm not getting too excited though as just cause we are talking to managers doesnt mean much, Flanno is tighter than a drum, hes only picking blokes up if they are priced where he wants them...

How about this guy Te Maire Martin ?

 

[SAP58]

God I hope it's Peter Parr who gets the gig!!!

Knights are currently saying their cap is a mess & needs rectification which is why they went hard for POS. Maybe all the issues were there before Peter Parr’s time, I think he started with Newcastle a couple of years ago so the overspending happened before he started. He has a lot of football experience which is what we need now that the finances are in order. Certainly need a hard head & someone that can fix & clean out the football department to help Flanno.

 

[SAP58]

How about this guy Te Maire Martin ?

Good player but isn’t he more suited to 5/8 ?

 

[Ieatass]

How about this guy Te Maire Martin ?

He's going to be the Warriors first choice halfback next year with SJ retiring, zero chance of him leaving for 2025.

If Hunt does end up getting released don't be surprised if we end up running with a K Flanagan and a King-Togia halves combination with a Ilias or Boyd (or whoever we sign for halves depth) as back up. At the moment our best choice is to hang on to hunt for next year and make a play for a half for 2026, even then there's barely anything to get excited about on the off contract list with Jake Clifford, Te Maire Martin, DCE, Adam Reynolds and Sam Walker more then likely retiring or choosing to re-sign with their current clubs.

Wouldn't mind Flanagan having a talk with Melbourne officials to enquire about them releasing Jonah Pezet for 2025 if Hunt does end up leaving in the off season.

 

[Ieatass]

Good player but isn’t he more suited to 5/8 ?

Plays his best footy at halfback, expect him to play halfback for the wahs with Metcalf at 5/8