The Rumours Thread

[dungay dragon]

As soon as a player makes any excuses not to join such as travel or money then that should be the end of discussions. The club shows interest and has initial talks to see how the person's character is and enthusiasm to join. Then if they sense any knockbacks just walk away. The ex-Liverpool coach does that and he has built an amazing squad.

I would be saying goodbye to Gutho and JAC if they are stalling. Especially being unwanted at their clubs. Seems like they did this to RCG and Aladin so I am all for this type of approach. No need to be begging players to join the club as you will get low key effort.

Simply fixed Slippery
Make a genuine offer to Player A
Also stipulate an Expiry date of the Offer . Say 7-14 days ..
Offer off the table if no interest and or stalling after that time
You may lose some that you were chasing but you are showing that u mean business at the same time ..
Player managers will then realise that they cant dick us around like they are now...

 

[Old Timer]

PNG will never win one.

In fact it will probably fold after we stop propping it up or if Dutton wins the next election it might never get off the ground.

 

[qld redvee]

Just saw that Bennett is interested in a player swap at Newcastle,, Hastings for illness.. have no idea what Wayne is thinking BUT wasn't it like a week ago that it was rumoured we were after illias as back up half.... anyone know if we are/ were interested in him or was it just pure speculation

 

[mattw5]

Just saw that Bennett is interested in a player swap at Newcastle,, Hastings for illness.. have no idea what Wayne is thinking BUT wasn't it like a week ago that it was rumoured we were after illias as back up half.... anyone know if we are/ were interested in him or was it just pure speculation

Sounds like speculation it was only a few weeks back Bennett wanted to keep Illias.

 

[Jubilee]

PNG will never win one.

The idea of a competition is that everyone thinks that sooner or later they if they play their cards right they will have a chance at the brass ring. I wonder how the local PNGers will take to years of floggings and wooden spoons?

By the way, Port Moresby also has a new casino. It will be interesting to see how that adds to the mix.

 

[Mojo]

The idea of a competition is that everyone thinks that sooner or later they if they play their cards right they will have a chance at the brass ring. I wonder how the local PNGers will take to years of floggings and wooden spoons?

By the way, Port Moresby also has a new casino. It will be interesting to see how that adds to the mix.

In POM they’re better off in the casino than on the street.

 

[TheRev]

I recently posted that the PNG franchise will attract all the dick heads offloaded by other clubs

Sincerely hope you are wrong about this.. who would we sign?

 

[TheRev]

Hastings for illness.. have no idea what Wayne is thinking

This makes no sense, I have seen it confirmed on these forums that neither halfback can play the game?

 

[shiloh dc]

Memo to PVL #2 - ring Cold Chisel's management (now) and schedule a few gigs in Vegas during the NRL week. Chisel are back better than ever and their show on Sat night under the big tent at Ent Qtr was awesome.
Chisel have unfinished business in the US where they were let down by a recalcitrant record label 40 years ago. They have established a whole new legion of fans over there via the You tube first time hearing series plus I reckon half the Aussies venturing to Vegas would attend.

 

[BLM01]

Simply fixed Slippery
Make a genuine offer to Player A
Also stipulate an Expiry date of the Offer . Say 7-14 days ..
Offer off the table if no interest and or stalling after that time
You may lose some that you were chasing but you are showing that u mean business at the same time ..
Player managers will then realise that they cant dick us around like they are now...

We cannot talk to either player or at least offer a contract (more likley Gutho) till Nov 1 officially as both are under contract for 2025

 

[Jubilee]

This makes no sense, I have seen it confirmed on these forums that neither halfback can play the game?

Bennett like to think that he can get the best out of underperforming players viz., Shuster, Hastings, but he could not transform Milford.

 

[Jubilee]

We cannot talk to either player or at least offer a contract (more likley Gutho) till Nov 1 officially as both are under contract for 2025

I think Parra have given G permission to negotiate.

 

[BLM01]

I think Parra have given G permission to negotiate.

Yes to talk..maybe. But we cannot make an offer of contract (people on here are whingeing why we have not done deals yet wondering what is taking so long) until Nov 1 at the earliest

 

[justadragon]

Yes to talk..maybe. But we cannot make an offer of contract (people on here are whingeing why we have not done deals yet wondering what is taking so long) until Nov 1 at the earliest

So where did this "i dont want to travel "excuse come from ?

 

[redv13]

So where did this "i dont want to travel "excuse come from ?

Correct me if I’m wrong but I thought it was only some punter on here or Facebook that stated that. I haven’t heard that anywhere else or from Gutho’s/managers mouth

 

[BLM01]

So where did this "i dont want to travel "excuse come from ?

Probably his PM, media asking him a question and turning the answer to suit a narrative as he puts himself out to market to see what bites..or maybe himself..who knows, does not matter.
Of course as he tests the waters he would love a Sydney club to pick him up. He lives up the northern side. Much easier than relocating even if it is for more $$$$

 

[BLM01]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I thought it was only some punter on here or Facebook that stated that. I haven’t heard that anywhere else or from Gutho’s/managers mouth

Probably that is a real possibility

 

[hewi]

No idea in my opinion, 2 players in the team that have been told they can go elsewhere for starters.


DRAGONS
Predicted team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Moses Suli 5. Mikaela Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Damien Cook 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Blake Lawrie 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hame Sele 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Ryan Couchman
Analysis: There are doubts around Tyrell Sloan’s position at fullback with the club reportedly chasing Clint Gutherson to fill the No.1 role, but until they do he will be the fullback. Another option is star recruit Valentine Holmes, but he will be needed in the centres. Zac Lomax departs for the Dragons, with Christian Tuipulotu and Mikaela Ravalawa likely to be the wing pairing. Holmes and Moses Suli are set to form a new centre pairing for the next three seasons after Jack Bird’s shift to the Tigers. Kyle Flanagan returns from suspension for biting at No.6 with Ben Hunt at No.7 unless he is successful in negotiating a release to join an NRL rival, after being linked to the Bulldogs and a return to Queensland. Francis Molo and Jack de Belin will start in the front row, with star recruit Damien Cook at hooker. The second row of Luciano Leilua and Jaydn Su’A picks itself with Blake Lawrie at lock. The bench utility will be Jacob Liddle after Cook’s arrival, with Hame Sele, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Ryan Couchman rounding out the bench.

$6m man in Tigers overhaul; headache Red V recruits may not fix: Predicted Rd 1 Teams

Tigers’ $6m moment of truth; Dragons headache remains: Predicted Rd 1 Teams

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[hook hook]

No idea in my opinion, 2 players in the team that have been told they can go elsewhere for starters.


DRAGONS
Predicted team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Moses Suli 5. Mikaela Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Damien Cook 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Blake Lawrie 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hame Sele 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Ryan Couchman
Analysis: There are doubts around Tyrell Sloan’s position at fullback with the club reportedly chasing Clint Gutherson to fill the No.1 role, but until they do he will be the fullback. Another option is star recruit Valentine Holmes, but he will be needed in the centres. Zac Lomax departs for the Dragons, with Christian Tuipulotu and Mikaela Ravalawa likely to be the wing pairing. Holmes and Moses Suli are set to form a new centre pairing for the next three seasons after Jack Bird’s shift to the Tigers. Kyle Flanagan returns from suspension for biting at No.6 with Ben Hunt at No.7 unless he is successful in negotiating a release to join an NRL rival, after being linked to the Bulldogs and a return to Queensland. Francis Molo and Jack de Belin will start in the front row, with star recruit Damien Cook at hooker. The second row of Luciano Leilua and Jaydn Su’A picks itself with Blake Lawrie at lock. The bench utility will be Jacob Liddle after Cook’s arrival, with Hame Sele, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Ryan Couchman rounding out the bench.

$6m man in Tigers overhaul; headache Red V recruits may not fix: Predicted Rd 1 Teams

Tigers’ $6m moment of truth; Dragons headache remains: Predicted Rd 1 Teams

www.foxsports.com.au

Hahaha what a croc.

As it stands I would have
1. Sloan
2. Tui
3. Suli
4. Holmes
5. Finau
6. KF
7. (c)unt
8. Molo
9. Cook
10. De Belin
11 Luc
12. Sua
13. T. Couch
14. Liddle
15. Sele
16. R couch
17. Fifita/LPT (little minutes like BMM was used)

 

[hewi]

Sele has a ? I feel due to his heart issue, RFM is a game breaker on his day and hopefully Hunt is goooone.