The Rumours Thread

[Old Timer]

The coaches and fitness staff should be held accountable for Lawries poort state of fitness over the past 3 years.

Not only him you need to include Luciano Leillua who is on huge money.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Not only him you need to include Luciano Leillua who is on huge money.

He has been a poor recruit, on $700k and not delivered a lot. His last season with us I expect given all the quality coming through.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Dragons teasing the signing of Keaon on instagram

 

[Redvdragons21]

Dragons teasing the signing of Keaon on instagram

Surely this is the KK signing

 

[VodkaSaint]

DRAGONS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
KEAON KOLOAMATANGI

Keon Koloamatangi Signed
The Dragons are proud to announce that Keon Koloamatangi has signed until 2031.

The St George Illawarra Dragons have secured one of the biggest signings in the club’s recent history, landing South Sydney, NSW Blues, Tongan International and Australian Kangaroos forward Keaon Koloamatangi on a long-term 5-year deal (2027-2031).

A destructive, highly respected representative forward, Koloamatangi will arrive as a centrepiece of the club’s exciting forward pack. A veteran of 126 NRL games over six seasons - including the 2021 Grand Final - his commitment is a powerful endorsement of the club’s direction and the ambition driving its rebuild.

“I’m excited to be joining the Dragons. The club’s ambition really impressed me. I’ve been watching the squad they’re building and the young forwards coming through, and I want to be part of driving that next era. I’ve loved my time at Souths, but I am looking forward to bringing my experience, my standards and everything I’ve got to the Red V.” Koloamatangi said.

The 27-year-old will bring elite power, leadership and proven big-game experience to a roster built around a new generation of emerging middle and edge forwards. Dragons CEO Tim Watsford said securing Koloamatangi is a deliberate step to invest in an elite forward who can lead the club’s outstanding crop of emerging middles and edges.

“This is a transformative moment for our club and our future,” Watsford said.

“Keaon is one of the premier forwards in the NRL and a proven leader. He’s someone who drives standards every single day. He had significant interest elsewhere, so the fact that he chose to join the Dragons - and commit for five years - tells you everything about where we are heading. We have a group of exceptional young forwards coming through our system, and bringing in a leader of Keaon’s calibre to guide and inspire them is critical for us.”

Head Coach Shane Flanagan said Koloamatangi filled a crucial need in the club’s forward roster. “We have always wanted to bring elite representative players to The Dragons and Keaon is exactly the type of team member we have been searching for. Pairing him with the young pack we have coming through is going to be something our members and fans will relish.”.

Koloamatangi will join the Dragons ahead of the 2027 preseason, becoming a cornerstone of a playing group being constructed around leadership, power, professionalism and long-term success.

 

[The Word]

Phew

 

[Gareth67]

We finally got our man , well done to all at the Dragons recruitment not only for signing K.K. , but for courting J.A.C. as the clubs new sponsor whose money I believe would had gone a long way in helping securing the services of the clubs new addition .

 

[Slippery Morris]

Sensational news and well done to the Dragons for making it happen. Things are surely changing in the backroom staff and the results are showing. Lancaster is a godsend and should be given far more credit in what he has achieved since joining. Watsford, Creagh and Anderson so far so good.

Matt Cooper on FaceBook put up a post yesterday in regards to Vegas and the King of Vegas Dana White being a fan of the Dragons. He is urging Saints fans to flock to Vegas. Good to see the new boys get this guy on board as well. He is fully behind the Dragons I feel like never before since he left which is a good sign as the dead wood must surely be gone from the club. The Yanks love history and nostalgia, and Saints should really be showcasing their 11 years in a row achievement. Something no sporting team in any code has achieved.

Anderson said his strength is bringing in quality front row forwards and halves and will be looking to bring one of each. He has delivered with the forward, now waiting on the half. Personally I think we have Atko who is that quality half we are craving for, he just needs a solid partner and hopefully young Flanno can fill that void until we land the next big fish from Ando.

Things are looking bright for the Dragons and now we are only a month away till trials.

 

[Dragsters]

DRAGONS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
KEAON KOLOAMATANGI

Keon Koloamatangi Signed
The Dragons are proud to announce that Keon Koloamatangi has signed until 2031.

The St George Illawarra Dragons have secured one of the biggest signings in the club’s recent history, landing South Sydney, NSW Blues, Tongan International and Australian Kangaroos forward Keaon Koloamatangi on a long-term 5-year deal (2027-2031).

A destructive, highly respected representative forward, Koloamatangi will arrive as a centrepiece of the club’s exciting forward pack. A veteran of 126 NRL games over six seasons - including the 2021 Grand Final - his commitment is a powerful endorsement of the club’s direction and the ambition driving its rebuild.

“I’m excited to be joining the Dragons. The club’s ambition really impressed me. I’ve been watching the squad they’re building and the young forwards coming through, and I want to be part of driving that next era. I’ve loved my time at Souths, but I am looking forward to bringing my experience, my standards and everything I’ve got to the Red V.” Koloamatangi said.

The 27-year-old will bring elite power, leadership and proven big-game experience to a roster built around a new generation of emerging middle and edge forwards. Dragons CEO Tim Watsford said securing Koloamatangi is a deliberate step to invest in an elite forward who can lead the club’s outstanding crop of emerging middles and edges.

“This is a transformative moment for our club and our future,” Watsford said.

“Keaon is one of the premier forwards in the NRL and a proven leader. He’s someone who drives standards every single day. He had significant interest elsewhere, so the fact that he chose to join the Dragons - and commit for five years - tells you everything about where we are heading. We have a group of exceptional young forwards coming through our system, and bringing in a leader of Keaon’s calibre to guide and inspire them is critical for us.”

Head Coach Shane Flanagan said Koloamatangi filled a crucial need in the club’s forward roster. “We have always wanted to bring elite representative players to The Dragons and Keaon is exactly the type of team member we have been searching for. Pairing him with the young pack we have coming through is going to be something our members and fans will relish.”.

Koloamatangi will join the Dragons ahead of the 2027 preseason, becoming a cornerstone of a playing group being constructed around leadership, power, professionalism and long-term success.

Both super excited and frustrated that the current system the NRL has in place means we need wait on tenterhooks while he continues at his current club and hopefully remains healthy for another full season before this becomes reality.

IIWII I guess...

 

[Tuddy]

Great news and great to see things happening. There’s been a lot of talk over the last few years that has been just that. Talk.

The new management team is making a massive difference in the front office which a lot of us knew was our main issue. There is still some old boys and mates but it seems as though they have less pull than days of old.

Very, very happy.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Both super excited and frustrated that the current system the NRL has in place means we need wait on tenterhooks while he continues at his current club and hopefully remains healthy for another full season before this becomes reality.

IIWII I guess...

Whether Key does an ACL at Souths or Dragons in 2026 makes no difference as not playing either way

but yes if playing at dragons and fully fit in 2026 that would be a massive improvement to our 2026

errrr

we wait

 

[Gareth67]

And on a side note , it would appear that our old friend Zachary Lomax has taken issue with the Eels for not granting him a full release from the club .

According to the terms of his release from Parramatta he could not play for another NRL club until the duration of the 4 year period expired.But hey , now Melbourne have come calling with their cheque book so apparently he wishes to completely forget the terms of his release from the Eels and play for them , the Storm .

Does this bloke know the true meaning of giving your word to any rugby league club ? As it is he has no team to play for in either rugby union or league and apparently he has also reconsidered the idea of a foray into boxing where there was a damn good chance of his brains being scattered even further .

But hang in there Zac baby , perhaps singing could be more your go ? You should enter in that Tele series’ The Voice ‘ who knows, you could come out a winner ? ? ?

“ Hello, Hello .

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

And on a side note , it would appear that our old friend Zachary Lomax has taken issue with the Eels for not granting him a full release from the club .

According to the terms of his release from Parramatta he could not play for another NRL club until the duration of the 4 year period. But hey now Melbourne have come calling with their cheque book so apparently he wishes to completely forget the terms of his release from the Eels and play for them , the Storm .

Does this bloke know the true meaning of giving your word to any rugby league club ? As it is he has no team to play for in either rugby union or league and he has also reconsidered the idea of a foray into boxing where there was a damn good chance of his brains being scattered even further .

But hang in there Zac baby , perhaps singing could be more your go ? You should enter in that Tele series’ The Voice ‘ who knows, you could come out a winner ? ? ?

MMA has been his latest call

wing does allow his ADD and anxiety tendencies to be fully consumed

he kills it in that role

sadly he and his manager…… off field kill any continuity for an amazing career

so much raw and unbridled talent that kid…… but mentally wrestles day in day out with how he positions his career

alignment !!!!!

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Lomax hires lawyer against Eels in bid to join Storm

The lawyer representing Lomax previously worked with Israel Folau.

www.zerotackle.com

Wow wee

no wonder Shane said “sayonara”

 

[Gareth67]

Apologies to all for taking the thread off - track with the Lomax post, , more so when we are celebrating the actual signing of Big Keaon Kolamatangi , however I just could not get over his latest bid to extract himself from yet another legally binding contract - amazing !

 

[Georgeg]

This is now the 2nd legally binding contract he has walked away from. Him & his manager must think he’s above the law. I hope Parra stick to their guns! Will be interesting to see what happens in a court of law.

 

[Rocket Rod]

What is it with Lomax he’s never content wherever he lands! He’s turned into a real entitled twat and btw he and the Storm deserve each other arrogant and above the law.

 

[mattw5]

Glad he left us he was toxic.

 

[Kur0]

Glad he left us he was toxic.

I shudder at the recent memory of him and Hunt being two of our biggest players - top tier toxicity. Thanking the universe that the recent turn of events and that general warm feeling of being that club perhaps on the rise has well and truly put that in the past - for me anyway.

 

[rasaint]

I’m surprised that Storm apparently want to sign Lomax. Bellyache always seeks out very fast backs particularly on wingers. Lomax is a slow winger.