The Rumours Thread

[JubileeJeffro]

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Dylan Lucas or Leo will do me as we can’t get KP

Dylan Lucas just re-signed I think

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Knowing Hopeless Haran he will negotiate with the Dolphins in a swap for Josh ‘fumbles’ Kerr and a new emerging back called Feagai

 

[Dragon David]

No mate I think you are spot on, the Dragons have always been an easy mark for Drama and innuendo, mind you we often bring this upon ourselves with some of the stupid things we do.

I think things are generally quiet with several clubs - a new one here, another one gone elsewhere etc, just bits and pieces. There should be plenty of announcements in November I'd say.

The Roosters have got most of their bases covered I think until Brandon Smith and Sam Walker are really fit to return after the halfway mark next year plus they do have some pretty good youngsters coming through to cover in the centres and forwards. They have re-signed Tupou for another 2 years and Watson and Leniu for a couple more years and Manu might be back after his stint with Japanese Rugby. They will be focussing on 2026 in my opinion.

I think that the Dragons will definitely be making announcements come early November. Just got to relax now and wait.

 

[SEAT 1A]

The Roosters have got most of their bases covered I think until Brandon Smith and Sam Walker are really fit to return after the halfway mark next year

Could the Rooster punt on Hunt as a replacement.

Smith was steady in the finals.

It would make the ANZAC game very spicy.

 

[Trifili13]

Roosters are losing Manu, JWH, Keary, Suaalii and Tupouniua, plus Jennings (I think). More than $3m cap space and only bought in Chad Townsend. Can't think of anyone else they have signed. They might be upgrading a few but be very surprised if the Roosters are not out there looking to sign big name players to replace those that have left.

 

[RedVee]

Not really
the power of the roosters owner, board and influence they have on the NRL power brokers and in general the game so PM’s and media need that club on their side
Our board and GM of football pose no fear to anybody except future player or other club employees so we get treated that way

Be interesting if WIN take control of Nine

 

[Jubilee]

Hunt's contract for 2025 will start in November, meaning if he isn't released by November 1, Dragons will have already chipped in for his contract for 2025 season - same as all players, but an interesting time line to keep an eye on

Paid quarterly, I think.

 

[jak]

Roosters are losing Manu, JWH, Keary, Suaalii and Tupouniua, plus Jennings (I think). More than $3m cap space and only bought in Chad Townsend. Can't think of anyone else they have signed. They might be upgrading a few but be very surprised if the Roosters are not out there looking to sign big name players to replace those that have left.

your way out with your math's mate, that's $3m per player

 

[TruSaint]

Whoever we sign, can we please keep our glasses on. #Buderusgate

Remember when we signed Joel Caine instead of Buderus. I still cant believe it.

Mistaken identity! Danny Buderus almost became a Dragon

Knights legend Danny Buderus would've been playing for the Dragons if not for a case of mistaken identity.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[Dragon David]

I think things are generally quiet with several clubs - a new one here, another one gone elsewhere etc, just bits and pieces. There should be plenty of announcements in November I'd say.

The Roosters have got most of their bases covered I think until Brandon Smith and Sam Walker are really fit to return after the halfway mark next year plus they do have some pretty good youngsters coming through to cover in the centres and forwards. They have re-signed Tupou for another 2 years and Watson and Leniu for a couple more years and Manu might be back after his stint with Japanese Rugby. They will be focussing on 2026 in my opinion.

I think that the Dragons will definitely be making announcements come early November. Just got to relax now and wait.

I must say though that Sandon Smith, who has been alleged to have failed to give way when driving his car causing a multi-car collision in the Eastern Suburbs will be appearing in court on 15 November when the pleas will be entered . He then can state if he intends fighting the allegations. If he pleads guilty or found to be guilty of negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm, he could be convicted and face a maximum sentence of 9 months imprisonment.

If the matter goes to trial it won't be heard for some time I would imagine, so he should be still free to play. I don't think that it is something that the NRL will stand him down for. By the time his trial is heard, Sam Walker should be back so no need to try and get Hunt there I don't think.

 

[getsmarty]

Roosters are losing Manu, JWH, Keary, Suaalii and Tupouniua, plus Jennings (I think). More than $3m cap space and only bought in Chad Townsend. Can't think of anyone else they have signed. They might be upgrading a few but be very surprised if the Roosters are not out there looking to sign big name players to replace those that have left.

Can't be right..surely they have at least 10 mill left to spent.............

 

[Trifili13]

Whoever we sign, can we please keep our glasses on. #Buderusgate

Remember when we signed Joel Caine instead of Buderus. I still cant believe it.

Mistaken identity! Danny Buderus almost became a Dragon

Knights legend Danny Buderus would've been playing for the Dragons if not for a case of mistaken identity.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

Didn't we also go to scout McCracken and ended up with Rex Turp?

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Curtis Scott’s surprise UFC reveal as Sea Eagles star chases opponent for boxing debut

Exiled NRL star’s surprise UFC reveal as 117kg Manly enforcer chases opponent for boxing debut

www.foxsports.com.au

Does this make signing Lodge more possible at a good price

ie $500k for Lodge to fight and $400k to play for 2025

$900k total for the next 12months !

 

[Gardenia]

This is why I think it will drag on for 3-4 weeks atleast.. Hunt has been on the market for months, but the intensity has gone up now 'its official'.. so we can start talking numbers and having real conversations with other clubs.

But unless we happen to luck out with a like for like swap that Flanno is happy with.. which is incredibly unlikely.. it may have to wait until we can find a replacement.. Atkinson is definitely a maybe, but it would need the sharks to actually agree to an early release... lot of ifs and buts in there... so many places it all falls over.

Hunt could go to the Sharks maybe and we get Atkinson ?

 

[Jubilee]

Hunt could go to the Sharks maybe and we get Atkinson ?

I do want to get rid of Hunt but that is a swap of a current Australian player for a young man just elevated from Newtown. Fewer than ten games, a couple of them on the wing and at fullback.

 

[qld redvee]

I do want to get rid of Hunt but that is a swap of a current Australian player for a young man just elevated from Newtown. Fewer than ten games, a couple of them on the wing and at fullback.

be happy for the hot dog man if it meant we were rid of him

 

[maestro1]

I have never seen a media frenzy about 1 player being given permission to look at other options like the one currently playing out about our captain. Enough already. Fxck me it has gone beyond the ridiculous.

 

[Jubilee]

I have never seen a media frenzy about 1 player being given permission to look at other options like the one currently playing out about our captain. Enough already. Fxck me it has gone beyond the ridiculous.

Those eleven premierships.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Continues in the paper tomorrow with a Brent Read article about the pursuit of Gutherson and how that impacts on Hunt.

 

[TheRev]

Hunt could go to the Sharks maybe and we get Atkinson ?

It wouldnt be sharks, they have a surplus of halves options, and Brailey is loved as their hooker..

Just gonna be a long 3-4 weeks I suspect, waiting for yes or no on these signings (Gutho, JAC, Lodge).. and on top of that... listening to Hunt headlines until we are allowed to talk to the Nov 1 players, where we can see if we can get them early. Gonna be very tedious.

I do agree with others though, that Atkinson is no guarantee of success.. neither was Wishart.. Trindall would be more of a guarantee with his experience.. but like I keep repeating.. there is literally no sure thing out there.. and certainly not that is coming to us.. you just have to look for the raw ingredients and let Flanno get the best out of him.. and in the case of halves.. we would need a backup plan also.