The Rumours Thread

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I met Joshua Aloiai around 2019/2020 at a WT fan day
he was most polite and respectful
The only player to get off his seat and pose properly for a photo with my son.

Yes he did shaft WT but he secured a financial windfall
Since then I reckon he has repaid his new employer in spades.
A mainstay for the last three years and was extended by "Seibs" last July for two more years. That doesn't smell like trash!

I would suggest an upgrade on Francis Molo for sure.

He refused to train with us as well.

I guess that’s “on par”

 

[Hound of Dracula]

He refused to train as well HOD!

True, but that doesn't make him lazy
You guys were a basket case
Perennial losers must affect the individual's loyalty

He was still prepared to "mow the lawns" lol

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

True, but that doesn't make him lazy
You guys were a basket case
Perennial losers must affect the individual's loyalty

He was still prepared to "mow the lawns" lol

He’s not Team Flanno, he’s Team Josh.

Grossly overrated, his stats give him up.

 

[possm]

Swap Molo for an ESL prop who wants to play in the NRL. No transfer fee, just a clean new contract.

 

[redv13]

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In line with the rumour I heard, but not quite exact.

I suppose he took it as a bad personal slight. Flanno having a dig at him over a DV matter.

He gives up drinking, changes his ways, reflects on his shame and good on him for that. A lot of them just keep on being dickheads.

A mistake by Flanno, insensitive but I’m not sure it was meant as badly as Molo is taking it, especially with Shane’s past. He’s not overly judgmental

mmmm, but Molo, he can’t win this battle that’s for sure.

Game over unless he accepts he might be taking things a bit too far.

Pretty sure Flanno was mentioned days ago as NOT being the person involved. I’d suggest you get your facts in order before plastering his name all over the joint and shit canning the bloke

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Pretty sure Flanno was mentioned days ago as NOT being the person involved. I’d suggest you get your facts in order before plastering his name all over the joint and shit canning the bloke

Buzz’s call not mine!!

I was solid, held the fort.

 

[Saints Forever]

Flanno using Rothfield to put the club’s side of the story on the stable?

Were they having a drink somewhere and a staffer told him to slow down?

If it was such a big deal why has it taken Molo months to react/report it ?

Perhaps Francis really does have mental health issues.

 

[redv13]

Buzz’s call not mine!!

I was solid, held the fort.

I suggest you read the article again

 

[Hound of Dracula]

He’s not Team Flanno, he’s Team Josh.

Grossly overrated, his stats give him up.

Hard to locate appropriate stats for middles
I will take your word for it

Flanno would have seen plenty of Joshua Aloiai during his tenure at Manly

So if Flanno wants him, he knows what he is doing.

Sorry Silverdale - I'll take Flanno's opinion over yours!

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Buzz’s call not mine!!

I suggest you read the article again

I have and I erred slightly, but tell me where I have slandered Flanno?

But he’s obviously backing his staffer isn’t he?

Anyway, I’m feeling bullied now so I’m going on strike like Molo.

 

[Jubilee]

Hard to locate appropriate stats for middles

I could not find his detailed stats either - altho he has above 90% tackle efficiency for Samoa - but I have watched a few Manly matches lately and he has caught my eye. He hits very hard, he is smart with ball in hand and can run with it too.

He is 29 and contracted to Manly till end 2027. So the only question is why he wants to come to us.

 

[slippery5]

I could not find his detailed stats either - altho he has above 90% tackle efficiency for Samoa - but I have watched a few Manly matches lately and he has caught my eye. He hits very hard, he is smart with ball in hand and can run with it too.

He is 29 and contracted to Manly till end 2027. So the only question is why he wants to come to us.

Umm maybe to get away from Seibold????

 

[qld redvee]

BREAKING: Dragons Aggressively Pursuing Star NRL Prop as Francis Molo Eyes Shock Exit

St. George Illawarra Dragons are making a bold move in the transfer market, aggressively pursuing Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles’ powerhouse

sportsynergy.com.ng

Now this is a crazy scenario if true ... Here we are saying Molo has an agenda because he wants out when he has a 2 year deal and this article says we are chasing Aloiai even though he is under contract for Manly.
This whole "contract ' situation is so rubbery unless Vlandys decides to step in it will get to the stage that players will be on the move as teams look at strengthening positions during the year and entice players to jump ship
maybe if you sign players for an extended contract to make it appealing But if Aloiai is indeed a target but hes contracted for 2 years how can we chase him .......

 

[Saints Forever]

Now this is a crazy scenario if true ... Here we are saying Molo has an agenda because he wants out when he has a 2 year deal and this article says we are chasing Aloiai even though he is under contract for Manly.
This whole "contract ' situation is so rubbery unless Vlandys decides to step in it will get to the stage that players will be on the move as teams look at strengthening positions during the year and entice players to jump ship
maybe if you sign players for an extended contract to make it appealing But if Aloiai is indeed a target but hes contracted for 2 years how can we chase him .......

Salary cap pressure

Clubs all seem to know one another’s business

Manly may have some younger, better forwards they want to retain or upgrade.

 

[Gold_Coast Dragon]

You would think Seibold and Flano would be pretty open with each other.

 

[Biglance]

Are people actually believing this ai generated article that has no credibility?

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

Are people actually believing this ai generated article that has no credibility?

Hahaha

It'd blatantly obvious that it is AI, you are not wrong. Journalism is at its lowest ebb right now.

If any truth though we get a slightly younger prop with a far superior work ethic. Hopefully there's some truth in this.

 

[Saints Forever]

I have no reason to doubt this but can only think Molo wanted out and this was his excuse. Bottom line to me if someone offends me you front them either personally or through the chain of command and only after that has failed would you IMO walk away.

Being told to be careful not to over indulge is pretty tame stuff.

I get the lecture from the Mrs regularly.

Molo may have been embarrassed because of his prior conduct.

But this is a massive overreaction.

Francis may be mentally ill.

Or then again maybe he wants to go home to Qld.

I would be more sympathetic if he was homesick.

Right now I just think it’s a convenient excuse to get out of his contract because his agent has found him a better deal.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Now this is a crazy scenario if true ... Here we are saying Molo has an agenda because he wants out when he has a 2 year deal and this article says we are chasing Aloiai even though he is under contract for Manly.
This whole "contract ' situation is so rubbery unless Vlandys decides to step in it will get to the stage that players will be on the move as teams look at strengthening positions during the year and entice players to jump ship
maybe if you sign players for an extended contract to make it appealing But if Aloiai is indeed a target but hes contracted for 2 years how can we chase him .......

I think the difference is who you are dealing with. If it is a dealing with a contracted player (His agent) behind the back of the club he has a contract with - That's not OK

We, on the other hand, have knocked on Manly's front door, and made enquiries.

Nothing wrong with that

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Flanno has been pretty good lately at not leaking who he is chasing, so I reckon this is probably a beat-up. I wonder if Alioai and Molo have the same agent.