The Rumours Thread

[AyiosYiorgos]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby...s/news-story/4bc2603e40f9d46bf2ef17f21e18792d

Jordan Petaia to pursue a career in the NFL with the backing of the Queensland Reds​

 

[RedVee]

Dragon David appears to be in a manic depressive state about the Dragons but hopefully he takes these points on board. Never mind that Maguire has been sacked from his last two clubs and that there's already a greek chorus of old boys including Gordumb Tallis baying for his blood, and it doesn't look all that rosy

It will be interesting how the playing group take to him. I’m pretty sure he won’t put up with their - reportedly - big headed ways.

 

[Jubilee]

Confirmed signing not with us though -
State of Origin front rower Daniel Saifiti has signed a three-year contract to become a Dolphin.

Saifiti has left Newcastle after 183 NRL games and will now become a cornerstone of the Dolphins' pack.

It is a huge boost to the club's forwards stocks forwards, as Saifiti signs to work again with incoming head coach Kristian Woolf.

He got his 3 years.

He's 28. Those three years (at $850,000) will probably see him out. It used to be that a prop's best years were post 28, but I think that may have changed. Ages 24-28 may now be the sweet spot for the big boys. Men who are not eyeing off retirement. Like Leo Thompson.

 

[TheRev]

It will be interesting how the playing group take to him. I’m pretty sure he won’t put up with their - reportedly - big headed ways.

Yeah I think he will get a response in 2025.. but I hope and pray the players hate him.. need more sides flopping to ease our path.

 

[Jubilee]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby...s/news-story/4bc2603e40f9d46bf2ef17f21e18792d

Jordan Petaia to pursue a career in the NFL with the backing of the Queensland Reds​

I was sorry we didn't get him. A real jack-in-the-box player.

 

[TheRev]

He's 28. Those three years (at $850,000) will probably see him out. It used to be that a prop's best years were post 28, but I think that may have changed. Ages 24-28 may now be the sweet spot for the big boys. Men who are not eyeing off retirement. Like Leo Thompson.

Yes I think the modern game is faster and you can get found out defensively as you get older.. plus the increased fitness aspect.. there are definitely still props that can play into their 30s though.. I'd be happy with RCG or DSaf... but it does seem rarer.. and certainly not the norm.. JWH is almost a unicorn playing well at 35.5yrs of age..

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Confirmed signing not with us though -
State of Origin front rower Daniel Saifiti has signed a three-year contract to become a Dolphin.

Saifiti has left Newcastle after 183 NRL games and will now become a cornerstone of the Dolphins' pack.

It is a huge boost to the club's forwards stocks forwards, as Saifiti signs to work again with incoming head coach Kristian Woolf.

He got his 3 years.

When Horsburgh, RCG and Saifiti were first being discussed as being the quality middles on the market only a few short weeks ago, there was a feeling that the Dragons had the salary cap space and will to sign whomever we wanted and that maybe even two of the above could be Red V signings. Once again we've been left holding only our Richard in our hands.

 

[TheRev]

When Horsburgh, RCG and Saifiti were first being discussed as being the quality middles on the market only a few short weeks ago, there was a feeling that the Dragons had the salary cap space and will to sign whomever we wanted and that maybe even two of the above could be Red V signings. Once again we've been left holding only our Richard in our hands.

We could have afforded 2 of em.. but we like to play a hardball game as if we're packing a 12inch richard.

I havent completely given up on RCG, but it sounds like he has turned his back after saying he was coming.. so Flanno might not be willing to forgive him for doing that.. but hopefully cooler heads prevail.. that or we sign NAS.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

We could have afforded 2 of em.. but we like to play a hardball game as if we're packing a 12inch richard.

I havent completely given up on RCG, but it sounds like he has turned his back after saying he was coming.. so Flanno might not be willing to forgive him for doing that.. but hopefully cooler heads prevail.. that or we sign NAS.

We'd have to cut Nelson's legs off to keep him away from the head otherwise he's running the water for us during his suspensions.

 

[True_Believer]

We could have afforded 2 of em.. but we like to play a hardball game as if we're packing a 12inch richard.

I havent completely given up on RCG, but it sounds like he has turned his back after saying he was coming.. so Flanno might not be willing to forgive him for doing that.. but hopefully cooler heads prevail.. that or we sign NAS.

CH was not allowed to leave in the end. Canberra ended up rejecting his request to leave.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

When Horsburgh, RCG and Saifiti were first being discussed as being the quality middles on the market only a few short weeks ago, there was a feeling that the Dragons had the salary cap space and will to sign whomever we wanted and that maybe even two of the above could be Red V signings. Once again we've been left holding only our Richard in our hands.

But keep in mind we never spoke to Horsburgh, as mentioned by Flanagan following the game v Canberra
The rumour was a complete beat up by Buzz.
Yep, I would like the Dragons to have signed RCG, but not fussed that we missed out on Safiti.
Did anyone see how Hamlin-Uele played in the KOE Cup GF on Sunday??

 

[St Tangles]

But keep in mind we never spoke to Horsburgh, as mentioned by Flanagan following the game v Canberra
The rumour was a complete beat up by Buzz.
Yep, I would like the Dragons to have signed RCG, but not fussed that we missed out on Safiti.
Did anyone see how Hamlin-Uele played in the KOE Cup GF on Sunday??

BHU had a good game
I believe he is coming back from injury

 

[Sage63]

We could have afforded 2 of em.. but we like to play a hardball game as if we're packing a 12inch richard.

I havent completely given up on RCG, but it sounds like he has turned his back after saying he was coming.. so Flanno might not be willing to forgive him for doing that.. but hopefully cooler heads prevail.. that or we sign NAS.

F*** no!!! he'll been spending most of his time on the sideline during suspensions.

 

[Jubilee]

When Horsburgh, RCG and Saifiti were first being discussed as being the quality middles on the market only a few short weeks ago, there was a feeling that the Dragons had the salary cap space and will to sign whomever we wanted and that maybe even two of the above could be Red V signings. Once again we've been left holding only our Richard in our hands.

I am glad we missed Horsburgh too. Another Cake, creamy soft around the middle (very un-Canberra-like) and his defensive numbers are made up by being last man into the flop. His rep is based on looking like Paul Vautin. Dodged a bullet there.

 

[twinkletoes]

Yep we’ve dodged a lot of bullets… RCG, Horsborough, Saffiti, Williams, Fonua Blake, Hunt…. the list goes on. I’m so glad we didn’t sign any of these…

 

[Jubilee]

Yep we’ve dodged a lot of bullets… RCG, Horsborough, Saffiti, Williams, Fonua Blake, Hunt…. the list goes on. I’m so glad we didn’t sign any of these…

We signed Hunt. And he underlined the rule. Don't sign anyone whose sole motivation is $.

 

[possm]

Leave it to DEANO he can do everything

Deno does what his daddy tells him to do regarding the Dragons.

 

[saintmar]

When Horsburgh, RCG and Saifiti were first being discussed as being the quality middles on the market only a few short weeks ago, there was a feeling that the Dragons had the salary cap space and will to sign whomever we wanted and that maybe even two of the above could be Red V signings. Once again we've been left holding only our Richard in our hands.

Hmm
Who’s common denominator ?

 

[jak]

I am glad we missed Horsburgh too. Another Cake, creamy soft around the middle (very un-Canberra-like) and his defensive numbers are made up by being last man into the flop. His rep is based on looking like Paul Vautin. Dodged a bullet there.

your saying looking like paul vautin is a bonus?

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

whilst it's disappointing to have missed out on a middle, surely there's no one in here that actually thinks D.Saf for $850k was good business???