The Rumours Thread

[qld redvee]

Yeah, Ive noticed that.

A shadow of his former self.

Yes he's got nothing to offer imo

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Who knows what's happened - could be a relationship breakup, family issue, a whole number of things that have brought this on. Does not make it purely a wanting to get out of the club issue - lets reserve judgement on this until more info has come out. It does however leave us short if he does leave, looks like we would go back to Lodge lol

One theory-only that- I've heard- is that it's to do with him being a senior player and being overlooked for newbies Cookie and Gutho in the captaincy ranks.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Yes he's got nothing to offer imo

Yeah, he’s broken down.

If it’s a mental thing, Flanno might be a chance of finding his inner footy player again, but if he’s expecting salary dessert, Nup.

As we all know, some players you can spend a lot of time and resources getting them into their zone and they reach out …but never get there or have a couple of good games and die down again.

Maybe not worth the effort.

Rest of the side to worry about as well.

And this is a pretty much a fresh side under construction as it is. Part of the fascination for everyone.

Flanno has to construct new strategies and tactics that exploit the attributes of the revived spine. Can’t give players tasks they can’t complete.

 

[kit66]

That is not the worst outcome, Welch and Lodge. If they show some commitment. But why has Flanno kept the 30 slot free? Someone from Super Rugby? That ends in May. We were supposedly after Hugh Renton last year, from the Hurricanes.

Would love a big gnarly forward or two to code hop into dragons jerseys but you rarely see it, those guys revel in smashing, stomping, wrestling and getting smashed, little in the way of finesse or guile, the modern version of League is like ballet compared to union, no fun for those union meatheads.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Would love a big gnarly forward or two to code hop into dragons jerseys but you rarely see it, those guys revel in smashing, stomping, wrestling and getting smashed, little in the way of finesse or guile, the modern version of League is like ballet compared to union, no fun for those union meatheads.

Raid the union, good thinking. But they are pussies compared to our ugly lot!

 

[Hound of Dracula]

My apologies, Hound of Dracula, I was too dry. Parker ofc said squat about Brisbane's coddling of dangerous social elements like Mann and only opens his trap when he can stir up problems for us.

No apology required
Parker's article just made my blood boil

Wouldn't be the first time irony went over my head

I honestly thought you'd attached the wrong link

Last year I think OT posted

"Something fishy about tonights game"

I was watching it and couldn't figure what was fishy, the 10 meters, the penalties, the 6 agains?

I had to ask

it was the Dolphins V the Sharks - Derrrrr!

 

[Dragon David]

One theory-only that- I've heard- is that it's to do with him being a senior player and being overlooked for newbies Cookie and Gutho in the captaincy ranks.

Would not put him anywhere near captaincy. However, he is senior enough to be involved in some decision making and a mentoring roll if not already allocated to him.

 

[possm]

I've concluded that Flanno has seen something special in Fifita and Tonger during off-season training. Maybe he has the idea to give them a go early in the season.

 

[Jubilee]

Yeah, Ive noticed that.

A shadow of his former self.

I’d be sifting through the strong younger fringies of other clubs looking to unearth. Especially those stuck behind quality.

If Flanno could bring that brain dead dope Fifita up to par, anything’s possible.

Legs as well thank you.

Last year at this time Corey Allan did his knee and then we had the Volkman nonsense but we were able to get Marschke, who did well. There may be some dark horse out there.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Last year at this time Corey Allan did his knee and then we had the Volkman nonsense but we were able to get Marschke, who did well. There may be some dark horse out there.

There’s going to be scores of realistic options.

Yeah, this is where you need Flannos and the brain trusts expertise in selecting the right replacement.

There’s always room for an error, but I guess we go by his previous success rate in these matters. My understanding is that he’s pretty good and we know he value adds to most players games.

If he was a bad coach and had a history of burnt players, I’d be more concerned.

I like the fact he releases the players who don’t have the heart for the club.

Builds the character for the balance of the side, the club and all the fans.

Unless you are an SGI fan or enthusiast you might miss this important observation.

It’s building the DNA up. The entitled players skulking away and flanno taking pot shots at them as they climb over the fence.

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

One theory-only that- I've heard- is that it's to do with him being a senior player and being overlooked for newbies Cookie and Gutho in the captaincy ranks.

If that’s true, then good lord we are so much better off without him.

I highly doubt it though, surely he wasn’t thought of that highly to be a sincere captaincy option.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

And upon arrival Gutho saying:

“I signed with this club because I want to win a premiership”

I will never forget that.

What a ‘ken Boss!

 

[Wolfgang90]

Fifita is returning from a lisfranc injury (notoriously bad healing injury) & as per the latest video on dragons social was in a black singlet compared to others in red which indicates he's still recovering (rehab), Sloan & Lawrie were in black singlets too. So he's already behind in pre-season training. He's not a genuine option early in the season.

Welch is completely cooked, can't be serious with him as a replacement for Molo...

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

One theory-only that- I've heard- is that it's to do with him being a senior player and being overlooked for newbies Cookie and Gutho in the captaincy ranks.

He is on the field for a grand total of 6 minutes per game and has average discipline. No way would he be expecting captaincy.

 

[Dragon Blood]

Raid the union, good thinking. But they are pussies compared to our ugly lot!

Jarrod Saffy.
He was massive for our forwards leading up to the 2010 GF win.

I still have his No. 17 jumper he wore in the 2010 GF.

 

[maestro1]

No apology required
Parker's article just made my blood boil

Wouldn't be the first time irony went over my head

I honestly thought you'd attached the wrong link

Last year I think OT posted

"Something fishy about tonights game"

I was watching it and couldn't figure what was fishy, the 10 meters, the penalties, the 6 agains?

I had to ask

it was the Dolphins V the Sharks - Derrrrr!

Maybe the Broncs have approached Molo via BHunt and that is why Bronco-loving Parker has written this story about the poor player wanting out.

 

[Rocket Rod]

Maybe the Broncs have approached Molo via BHunt and that is why Bronco-loving Parker has written this story about the poor player wanting out.

Parker is a one eyed prick, just another boofhead player turned commentator who thinks he knows it all. Kick Molo out rip up his contract and he can go play with captain loser. Over it who cares he’s no Arthur Beetson

 

[dragon thomo]

If Molo wants out piss him off. As long as he does not a cent for this year.
i am over of these dick heads holding our great club for Ransom. Hopefully Flannagan is scrounging through the ranks of rival clubs for a middle replacement. Maybe a player like Gouhler from the Raiders on a one year deal with a performance clause to extend their contract.

 

[Centralcoastdragon2]

Maybe Francis was told he would be fighting Lodge for a spot and took it literally.

 

[hewi]

Doesn’t the pay year in the NRL start 1 November? If so the club should demand the money back and then sue him for damages.