The Rumours Thread

[Draginzaaar]

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If it was for 2026 then he would have already received offers. He hasn't. November 1 is for 2027 contracts.

 

[Wolfgang90]

I like that we're aiming for a Tino but someone more realistic might be like a Tapine when he moved from Knights to Canberra. He had loads of potential as a youngster but developed into a gun at Canberra. Now he's their captain & one of the best props in the game but also a cry baby. He had some good forwards like Papalii & Whitehead nurturing him too.

Someone like a tapine would be more realistic imo without the cry baby stuff.

 

[possm]

I like that we're aiming for a Tino but someone more realistic might be like a Tapine when he moved from Knights to Canberra. He had loads of potential as a youngster but developed into a gun at Canberra. Now he's their captain & one of the best props in the game but also a cry baby. He had some good forwards like Papalii & Whitehead nurturing him too.

Someone like a tapine would be more realistic imo without the cry baby stuff.

Our priority is for a marquee prop; we already have enough forwards who are making their way up and who have lots of potential.

We can count on our new recruitment manager and CEO. They have the skills required and the full support of our Board of Directors.

We now have what is needed to get the job done.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

I like that we're aiming for a Tino but someone more realistic might be like a Tapine when he moved from Knights to Canberra. He had loads of potential as a youngster but developed into a gun at Canberra. Now he's their captain & one of the best props in the game but also a cry baby. He had some good forwards like Papalii & Whitehead nurturing him too.

Someone like a tapine would be more realistic imo without the cry baby stuff.

I really think this is where the next prop forward will come from.
More than likely a young bloke who has not reached his ceiling at another club, but sees the opportunity to be a leader at the Dragons.
Anderson would know exactly what we need.
Plenty of young big boppers at clubs like the Roosters and the Panthers, and other clubs as well.
Good news to hear about the interest in Tino, but once again the rumour is being floated by Buzz.

 

[Parko1310]

If it ever comes out that Laundy is offering ownership in Pubs for Bulldog players then it seams reasonable that any increase in the value of such ownership yoy should be included in the Bulldogs salary cap for the following year?
It also does beg the question, what happens to that ownership once a player leaves the Bulldogs? Are they obliged to sell out - maybe t an incoming player?
It is incomprehensible that great players at other teams are on 1M - 1.5M and some of these Bulldog superstars are supposedly well under $1M.

It already has come out - Laundy not being fully aware of the salary cap rules last time they tried to sign Tino, admitted to offering him shares in venues owned by Laundy Hotels. Instead of an investigation, a fine, or any deterrent whatsoever the NRL and the bulldogs swept it under the rug as if it never happened and have obviously hoped people will forget. It is naive to think they aren't still doing this, obviously it is a factor in them signing so many big money players, coupled with upgrades for other players, whilst still being able to be in the market for just about anyone else who becomes available. Maybe the NRL do not want the negative media attention another salary cap scandal will bring, I don't know, but it is clear there are significant rorts going on and the NRL are deliberately turning a blind eye

 

[redVinme]

It already has come out - Laundy not being fully aware of the salary cap rules last time they tried to sign Tino, admitted to offering him shares in venues owned by Laundy Hotels. Instead of an investigation, a fine, or any deterrent whatsoever the NRL and the bulldogs swept it under the rug as if it never happened and have obviously hoped people will forget. It is naive to think they aren't still doing this, obviously it is a factor in them signing so many big money players, coupled with upgrades for other players, whilst still being able to be in the market for just about anyone else who becomes available. Maybe the NRL do not want the negative media attention another salary cap scandal will bring, I don't know, but it is clear there are significant rorts going on and the NRL are deliberately turning a blind eye

They only want to portray fairness to the masses. It isnt and never will be.

 

[qld redvee]

I really think this is where the next prop forward will come from.
More than likely a young bloke who has not reached his ceiling at another club, but sees the opportunity to be a leader at the Dragons.
Anderson would know exactly what we need.
Plenty of young big boppers at clubs like the Roosters and the Panthers, and other clubs as well.
Good news to hear about the interest in Tino, but once again the rumour is being floated by Buzz.

DD, I think I read somewhere that we were looking at a prop whose current coach didnt think he was progressing enough(or similar) fingers crossed we need a starting prop to replace guler

 

[hook hook]

DD, I think I read somewhere that we were looking at a prop whose current coach didnt think he was progressing enough(or similar) fingers crossed we need a starting prop to replace guler

Hopefully Henry. There’s your firebrand, aggression and line speed

 

[Phantom V]

Hopefully Henry. There’s your firebrand, aggression and line speed

I’m going to put it out there and say I’d rather a player like Henry than Tino. I know, I know Tino is top shelf but I’ve said this before, our highest paid player should be our halfback.
For us to attract a player like him and a decent halfback we need to bend the rules just like some of the other clubs are doing but our board likes to play with a straight bat. Commendable but not sustainable.

 

[Flinstone]

It might be better getting a good forward and making him and origin player rather than paying 1.5mil for one.

 

[TheRev]

I dont think we can sign the next alpha.. Noone like that is coming here.. And they're all locked up anyway.

The ones that were free were Stefano, May and Thompson, and we tried and missed them all.. Next tier down was someone like Mooney which we didn't appear to go for.. Maybe we didn't rate him.. Maybe a hazleton type that we also missed.

Unless they have a great plan we just aren't aware of yet.. Were gonna end up well under the cap with a 30th spot left open for a speculator.. And we probably overpay for someone like uele instead.. I. E. Everything is a risk.. So is not getting noone (like we did this year).

 

[Gareth67]

If it was for 2026 then he would have already received offers. He hasn't. November 1 is for 2027 contracts.

Draginzaar , my post was a genuine error , however for what it is worth I realize that our offer is indeed for season 2027 .

My feeling is that the Perth franchise will be his new home , but big Mal will be expecting the very best from him and with no childish tantrums.

 

[possm]

DD, I think I read somewhere that we were looking at a prop whose current coach didnt think he was progressing enough(or similar) fingers crossed we need a starting prop to replace guler

We very much need a marque prop. So if he is top level I'm very interested in knowing who he is.

 

[JackDeBelinFan]

why not we just sign nelson asofa solomona? and then just throw money at tino? like lets be real, nelson is 29, hes 30 in febuary. we get him on a 2 year deal with a team option for 2028.

 

[JackDeBelinFan]

like we have so much salary cap space, we need a massive like a giant forward like nelson to come and smash packs and get meters. its like idk why we dont just try target himm for an early release

 

[Dragonslayer]

The newly proposed rugby comp has got people jittery.
Players like NAS and even Tino could be lured if the price is right.

I think Tino is just old Buzz trying to add 2 + 2 and getting 5 as the answer. If Tino is 'looking' then I'm 100% positive we'll have a crack, but I feel our chances are 100/1 at best. My guess he'll stay at the Titans.

I would, however, beinterested in taking Campbell off their hands.

Henry from.the Panthers would represent good value. Not marquee per se but would he getter than Guler for instance.

Klem, love his passion, but he is slowing down. However, I'd be inclined to offer an extended squad contract, a la BMM this year.

 

[Gippsy]

I don't mind this massive offer/interest for Tino being played out in the media. We know we won't get him but if it means some club has to pay $2M per year for 10 years than great, let them go and stuff up their salary cap.

 

[Harry Bath]

I don't mind this massive offer/interest for Tino being played out in the media. We know we won't get him but if it means some club has to pay $2M per year for 10 years than great, let them go and stuff up their salary cap.

Gippsy I had that same poster when I was a kid talk about bringing back great memories

 

[Gareth67]

like we have so much salary cap space, we need a massive like a giant forward like nelson to come and smash packs and get meters. its like idk why we dont just try target himm for an early release

I have thought the same JDB , Klemmer and Nelson would make a formidable set of bookends . There is no doubting that he fits the criteria for an alpha prop - big , hard , makes plenty of metres and damn ugly to boot .

My only concern is that he also possesses that streak of viciousness with his illegal play and as such would be a penalty magnet - as they say “ you can take the boy out of the Storm , but you cannot take the Storm out of the boy “ .

Nevertheless ( as you have said ) the Dragons would not lose the trillions of dollars being talked about for Tino’s signature , his asking price would leave plenty in the kitty for another key player .

 

[John moz]

Package deal for Tino and his brother iszac both from Titans.
Get it done Anderson/ Gordons/ Twiggy. The biggest package deal offer in Dragons history for the Brothers .