The Rumours Thread

[TheRev]

I'm not going to write out the timeline, but we were very vulnerable as the 2024 season kicked off.. Frank is on fire.. clubs want him.. and if we had lost Frank then, without Sua, JDB, Couchies, Tonga etc etc signed up.. plus our inability to get signatures at the time.. it could have almost not had a forward pack for 2025... and at the very least those players would have us over a barrel in negotiations.

So yes Michael Molo was maybe a mistake.. but not a big one imo.. and maybe he was a necessary evil.. and hes not a bad bloke to have in the system.. we just have a few too many of his calibre.

In any case.. hopefully the article is right and hes good to move his family overseas... I just wish a couple more would be open to it.

 

[John moz]

2026 top 4 team Flanno signing on long term and Dragons a top 4 team for many years to come

 

[Gardenia]

2026 top 4 team Flanno signing on long term and Dragons a top 4 team for many years to come

If they don't resign Flanno and put DY in the seat, I swear I will emulate Gutho's mum and have a bonfire.

 

[Gardenia]

M Molo would go ok in Super League. Much the same as Dufty. Its more suited for him
No shade to him, wish him well. Hope he gets a contract and a good one

Dufty chose super league because he was sick of the shade on social media in Australia. Dufty was potentially a great player he just needed the right coach.

 

[Gardenia]

Michael the decent one whos done nothing wrong.

Hes just not very good for NRL first grade

I think he is decent

 

[Dragsters]

If they don't resign Flanno and put DY in the seat, I swear I will emulate Gutho's mum and have a bonfire.

Enough with trying to will DY into happening just so you can say I told you so.

It's not even a distinct possibility so why even give it any oxygen?

 

[Gardenia]

Enough with trying to will DY into happening just so you can say I told you so.

It's not even a distinct possibility so why even give it any oxygen?

Excuse me, but that’s the last thing I want to happen. I thought I made my feelings very clear on the matter. If it ever came to that, I’d be so disgusted I’d burn my dragon’s gear and disappear completely. I’m certainly not going to waste my time on a forum with people I don’t know just to say “I told you so.”

I also feel like you’ve misunderstood my point. I wasn’t trying to “will” anything into happening, just offering a perspective. If you can’t grasp that the alternative to extending Flanno is this, then I really don’t know what else to say. I’d appreciate it if we could stick to the facts and keep the conversation respectful

 

[Jubilee]

Excuse me, but that’s the last thing I want to happen. I thought I made my feelings very clear on the matter. If it ever came to that, I’d be so disgusted I’d burn my dragon’s gear and disappear completely. I’m certainly not going to waste my time on a forum with people I don’t know just to say “I told you so.”

I also feel like you’ve misunderstood my point. I wasn’t trying to “will” anything into happening, just offering a perspective. If you can’t grasp that the alternative to extending Flanno is this, then I really don’t know what else to say. I’d appreciate it if we could stick to the facts and keep the conversation respectful

They will extend Flanno. Gamble sensibly but you can put your house on it.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Someone mentioned Hazeltons defence in another thread. Slow as a snail can't see him getting any faster, looks like he runs in slow motion

 

[Jubilee]

Someone mentioned Hazeltons defence in another thread. Slow as a snail can't see him getting any faster, looks like he runs in slow motion

Turns his back on the ruck, too. Liddle will wreck him if he does that against us.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

There is an online article from the Telegraph saying the Dragons have approached the NRL to try and find a work around to sign Klemmer while they attempt to resolve the Molo issue.
Can anyone here post it??

 

[hewi]

St George Illawarra Dragons seek loophole to sign David Klemmer amid Francis Molo standoff​

St George Illawarra have approached the NRL over how they can sign former NSW prop David Klemmer despite not having a roster spot available as they try to resolve their standoff with disgruntled forward Francis Molo.
Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

2 min read
March 2, 2025 - 1:05PM
News Sport Network
https://archive.md/nSw8Y/again?url=...ory/dd60dec8baa56e6949bff2cf1e26daf2#comments

St George Illawarra have approached the NRL over how they can accommodate former NSW prop David Klemmer while Francis Molo remains on their books.
The Dragons have been in dispute with Molo for more than a month and he remains on their books. They recently granted the former Queensland forward permission to explore his options on the open market, albeit with a series of caveats.
In the interim, it is understood the Dragons have sought guidance from the NRL on whether they can sign Klemmer on a deal which would allow him to play for them while they sort out Molo’s departure.
It would effectively mean the Dragons start the season with a top 31, unless they can strike a deal to release Molo in the next week.
The NRL is understood to be empathetic to the Dragons’ position but are wary of creating a precedent that could come back to haunt them in the future.
[IMG alt="The Dragons are trying to secure the services of David Klemmer.
Picture: Richard Dobson"]https://archive.md/nSw8Y/6450651adcf5c706523a8be11345b02e2e477648.jpg[/IMG]
The Dragons are trying to secure the services of David Klemmer. Picture: Richard Dobson
While Klemmer plays a waiting game, he remains on the books at the Wests Tigers, despite the club giving him permission to talk to the Dragons ahead of a formal move.
He has an option in his deal for next year at the Tigers — he needs to play at least 14 games to get a deal for 2026 — but they are well stocked for middle forwards and willing to let him depart.
The Dragons are open to giving him a 12-month deal for the 2025 season. The hitch is Molo’s future. The forward has been in dispute with the Dragons for weeks, having taken offence to a comment that was directed at him from a senior figure within the club,
He has almost certainly played his last game for the Dragons but his future threatens to overshadow the club’s opening round game against the Bulldogs.
The longer the situation drags on, the less likely it is that Klemmer lines up for the Dragons in round one

• NRL

St George Illawarra Dragons seek loophole to sign David Klemmer amid Francis Molo standoff​

St George Illawarra have approached the NRL over how they can sign former NSW prop David Klemmer despite not having a roster spot available as they try to resolve their standoff with disgruntled forward Francis Molo.
Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio

2 min read
March 2, 2025 - 1:05PM
News Sport Network
https://archive.md/nSw8Y/again?url=...ory/dd60dec8baa56e6949bff2cf1e26daf2#comments

St George Illawarra have approached the NRL over how they can accommodate former NSW prop David Klemmer while Francis Molo remains on their books.
The Dragons have been in dispute with Molo for more than a month and he remains on their books. They recently granted the former Queensland forward permission to explore his options on the open market, albeit with a series of caveats.
In the interim, it is understood the Dragons have sought guidance from the NRL on whether they can sign Klemmer on a deal which would allow him to play for them while they sort out Molo’s departure.
It would effectively mean the Dragons start the season with a top 31, unless they can strike a deal to release Molo in the next week.
The NRL is understood to be empathetic to the Dragons’ position but are wary of creating a precedent that could come back to haunt them in the future.
[IMG alt="The Dragons are trying to secure the services of David Klemmer.
Picture: Richard Dobson"]https://archive.md/nSw8Y/6450651adcf5c706523a8be11345b02e2e477648.jpg[/IMG]
The Dragons are trying to secure the services of David Klemmer. Picture: Richard Dobson
While Klemmer plays a waiting game, he remains on the books at the Wests Tigers, despite the club giving him permission to talk to the Dragons ahead of a formal move.
He has an option in his deal for next year at the Tigers — he needs to play at least 14 games to get a deal for 2026 — but they are well stocked for middle forwards and willing to let him depart.
The Dragons are open to giving him a 12-month deal for the 2025 season. The hitch is Molo’s future. The forward has been in dispute with the Dragons for weeks, having taken offence to a comment that was directed at him from a senior figure within the club,
He has almost certainly played his last game for the Dragons but his future threatens to overshadow the club’s opening round game against the

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[Rocket Rod]

It’s a bummer that we didn’t jag AFB he was awesome today

 

[possm]

It’s a bummer that we didn’t jag AFB he was awesome today

Past decisions sometimes come back to bite you on the bum.

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

Someone mentioned Hazeltons defence in another thread. Slow as a snail can't see him getting any faster, looks like he runs in slow motion

And people were saying we should have offered more than the 450 we did! Not worth more than that. And so confident to have Flanno controlling who we buy and at what price.
AFB seems like the huge loss we needed. Yeah poor defence read but ball runs were great.

 

[Centralcoastdragon2]

2 sleeps til our NRL, Reserves and Flegg teams are announced for the first time in 25. Sets the tone for the year.

 

[Jubilee]

Only a 12 month offer for Klemmer. Good. Flanno is a tough negotiator.

 

[Dragsters]

Excuse me, but that’s the last thing I want to happen. I thought I made my feelings very clear on the matter. If it ever came to that, I’d be so disgusted I’d burn my dragon’s gear and disappear completely. I’m certainly not going to waste my time on a forum with people I don’t know just to say “I told you so.”

I also feel like you’ve misunderstood my point. I wasn’t trying to “will” anything into happening, just offering a perspective. If you can’t grasp that the alternative to extending Flanno is this, then I really don’t know what else to say. I’d appreciate it if we could stick to the facts and keep the conversation respectful

I apologise if I mistook your tone.

I'm just tired of some posters constantly spruiking the "Dean Young will be the next coach because Craig Young will make it happen" conspiracy theory.

It makes no sense and I just don't get the fixation of some people...

 

[mattw5]

Klemmer hopefully is made official this week we need another middle asap.

 

[Saints Forever]

Dear moderators

you have recently deleted 2 of my posts upon the basis that they are potentially defamatory.

Truth and the public benefit are a complete defence in defamation matters

I respect your position and authority but do not believe that either post was defamatory.

The gist of the second post, involved imploring the club to exercise its legal rights rather than allowing itself to be held to ransom.