The Rumours Thread

[Gippsy]

From memory, he went alright at the Raiders before moving to the Dogs. He hasn't been sighted since though.

 

[TheRev]

Oh well, it is probably just for this season to make up the numbers.

Edit: Sutton was apparently paid out.. so completely different situation.. I assumed he was fit and ready to go....

 

[qld redvee]

With his injuries why would we even consider him..don't 4get bmm is still with us as a 2nd rower.

 

[sammymills]

13 matches for Bulldogs in 2023 when they came 13th.

So many of our recent signings seem to have been made under pressure, where all that is left are the black jelly beans: Ilias, Guler, Klemmer, and now this guy. Oh well, it is probably just for this season to make up the numbers.

lol black jelly beans I love that analogy

 

[steerlerbab]

Looks like Molo is given immediate release and he will give the club 6 figure sum back. Maybe getting it from his new club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Under some Sombrero maybe.

Anyway this opens one spot for us. Is there a middle forward that we can go after?

We still have 2 middle forward in injury list: Sele and R Couchman and one released. Even with Klemmer joining us we are still 2 middle forward short.

 

[TheRev]

We still have 2 middle forward in injury list: Sele and R Couchman and one released. Even with Klemmer joining us we are still 2 middle forward short.

Sele is listed back in Rd4, but not sure on his fitness given he only lasted a few minutes in trials after his last injury.

BMM has also been injured.. he could have been a potential bench impact prop, but his fitness would be Zero.. and Fifita went off clutching his ankle on his first game back from a 6month injury... Even Lawrie tbh.. it was his first game back from injury also.. its not wonderful.. def think we will be chasing a 2025 only filler.. assuming we cant break a higher quality prop free that could leave immediately...

 

[Desperate Dragon]

With his injuries why would we even consider him..don't 4get bmm is still with us as a 2nd rower.

Exactly.
Knowing this is the NRL, hopefully this rumour will pass and we will talking about a new rumoured signing in the next few days.

 

[mattw5]

I personally think the Dragons will soon look to shop Sele around offers very little.

 

[TheRev]

Cant really shop people until theyre fit, same as Ryan Sutton.. if hes not ready to play.. noone is buying him, different if they are an established gun.

But Sele should be due back against the storm, if not for first grade, if he could atleast play some NSW Cup.. Fifita was finally back on the field but now hes gone again.. cant sell him like that.. Lawrie well he is fit.. but I think he might be getting to Super League only status now.. probably the hardest one of all to move on.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Cant really shop people until theyre fit, same as Ryan Sutton.. if hes not ready to play.. noone is buying him, different if they are an established gun.

But Sele should be due back against the storm, if not for first grade, if he could atleast play some NSW Cup.. Fifita was finally back on the field but now hes gone again.. cant sell him like that.. Lawrie well he is fit.. but I think he might be getting to Super League only status now.. probably the hardest one of all to move on.

Hey Rev,
How long do you think it will be before we cut Fifita loose??
Very injury prone and seems to lack the big motor needed to make it at NRL level.

 

[st george tragic]

‘It’s the players’ league’: NRL urged to investigate Molo release amid dangerous precedent

‘It’s the players’ league’: NRL urged to investigate Molo release amid dangerous precedent

www.foxsports.com.au

Interesting read a bit of info on what was said to molo and support for dragons decisions

 

[hewi]

I thought Fafita was going ok in KOE cup till he was injured, as for Sele I think the poor bloke is cursed

 

[TheRev]

Hey Rev,
How long do you think it will be before we cut Fifita loose??
Very injury prone and seems to lack the big motor needed to make it at NRL level.

My suspicions is we would have let him play some cup to showcase himself then perhaps try sell him.. but he only lasted 12mins before grabbing at assumably the same ankle again and going off.. cant be good.. im not sure if we can sell him injured.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

My suspicions is we would have let him play some cup to showcase himself then perhaps try sell him.. but he only lasted 12mins before grabbing at assumably the same ankle again and going off.. cant be good.. im not sure if we can sell him injured.

We could do a Ryan Sutton on him, especially if the injury he has sustained is long term, just pay him out and use his Top30 spot

 

[TheRev]

We could do a Ryan Sutton on him, especially if the injury he has sustained is long term, just pay him out and use his Top30 spot

I reckon he was close to returning so it made sense to let him play and see what unfolds.. but 'if' its a serious reoccurance.. and we have no idea yet.. then yep I think perhaps we pay him out.. only thing is hes young so im not sure if that is some sort of ethical thing or not.. I dont care if he stays on a NSW Cup contract or something mind you.

 

[Jubilee]

I personally think the Dragons will soon look to shop Sele around offers very little.

He is signed until end 2026. Him, Lawrie, and Rava. The Superleague can absorb only so many of our unwanted.

 

[Saints Forever]

‘It’s the players’ league’: NRL urged to investigate Molo release amid dangerous precedent

‘It’s the players’ league’: NRL urged to investigate Molo release amid dangerous precedent

www.foxsports.com.au

Interesting read a bit of info on what was said to molo and support for dragons decisions

Good on the club for showing some spine

if this report is correct it justifies the many comments made by various forum members

 

[baggygreen man]

Michael Molo will be lucky to get a super league contract.

Dont agree. Plays with more passion than big brother despite his smaller size. I also say no to Pommie prop Ryan Sutton, injury prone and a Grub reject. Only meaningful stat I can find are very poor post contact mts, something I find keeps a team on the front foot, thus opening more options. I say extend Klemmer if worth it and introduce our best youngsters gradually.