Tim Lafai to the Sharks?

[muzby]

His name Ryan Webb.
Don't blame you for not knowing

What’s your opinion of Webb?

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Lafai gone.
Dropping like flies.
Luke, Graham, Lafai.
Finally cleaning out some players.
I’m sure the new Head Coach already has his replacements organised.

 

[Dragsters]

Lafai gone.
Dropping like flies.
Luke, Graham, Lafai.
Finally cleaning out some players.
I’m sure the new Head Coach already has his replacements organised.

Surplus to requirements, simple...

 

[Como Connection]

Lafai gone.
Dropping like flies.
Luke, Graham, Lafai.
Finally cleaning out some players.
I’m sure the new Head Coach already has his replacements organised.

I hope it is Flanagan.
CC

 

[blacksafake]

I hope it is Flanagan.
CC

Yes but If not then Fitzgibbon ?

 

[TruSaint]

Dragons release Tim Lafai

St George Illawarra have granted centre Tim Lafai an immediate release from the remainder of his Dragons playing contract.

Lafai joined the Dragons ahead of the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership and played 91 first grade games for the Red V.

The 29-year-old Samoan international will take up an opportunity with another NRL club immediately.


Confidence within the Dragons' current crop of capable three-quarters was a contributor behind Lafai's granted release, according to Dragons coach Paul McGregor.

"We have been pleased with the recent performances of Euan Aitken and Zac Lomax while Brayden Wiliame is close to returning from injury. We are also comfortable that Jackson Ford and Tyrell Fuimaono are capable of playing there if ever required," he said.

"Another factor the club considered was the long-term trajectory of Max and Mat Feagai, who have impressed since joining the NRL development squad this year.

"We thank Tim for his contribution and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

Director of rugby League pathways and list management Ian Millward also thanked Lafai for his contribution to the Red V.

"As a club, we were comfortable with the decision for Tim to shore up his long-term future at another NRL club," Millward said.

"Tim has been an outstanding representative for St George Illawarra over the past five seasons; the decision to release him was based on the merit of the capabilities within our squad, and not in consideration of any trade deals, as has been falsely reported."


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/202...C6JsBG-vqhLT77X-jKyT8yiwdX9S1TZWQEHLHJsYyqKzo

 

[possm]

Lafai gone.
Dropping like flies.
Luke, Graham, Lafai.
Finally cleaning out some players.
I’m sure the new Head Coach already has his replacements organised.

Yes, it seems Flanagan is calling the shots!

 

[TruSaint]

No swap deal

 

[Coffs dragon]

Came to us on 1 leg and tried his best for the RedV. Thanks Lats, but it’s time to move on and let the young fit & faster blokes get their opportunity.
Good luck at the Dogs or wherever you end up.

 

[TruSaint]

Came to us on 1 leg and tried his best for the RedV. Thanks Lats, but it’s time to move on and let the young fit & faster blokes get their opportunity.
Good luck at the Dogs or wherever you end up.

Was a great player when playing for the Dogs. Very skillful.

 

[Dragonsamy]

All the best tim ,thanks for coming enjoy the next club your at.

 

[Brutalitops]

Good luck to Tim. I really do hope that he gets a fresh start there.

On paper it might seem a had signing for Dogs but he is not without anything to offer. He will improve them for sure.

Was always a great bloke and you could see he liked the Dragons, always getting involved in community aspects and talking to fans.

Dragons, Bulldogs and Tim himself all come out of this winners imo

 

[Crush]

He was on decent money too.
We must have some serious coin in the kitty for recruitment now next year?
JDB, Frizz, Graham, Lafai, likely Aitken all off the books.
Let's go shopping!

 

[Generalzod]

Yes, it seems Flanagan is calling the shots!

Is Flanno allowed to coach next year?

 

[TruSaint]

Is Flanno allowed to coach next year?

Not as it stands.
Cant see that changing either.

 

[The calm one]

Yes but If not then Fitzgibbon ?

Fitzgibbon staying a chook is supposed to be the next 1st grade coach in year whenever. Source, Owen.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Is Flanno allowed to coach next year?

Not as a head coach till 2022

 

[possm]

Not as it stands.
Cant see that changing either.

I'm sure if he put his mind to it, our new CEO may very well work a deal with the NRL where Flanagan is allowed to be appointed to the head coach position a year early but must remain on his current salary for season 2021.

It is a compromise that a CEO should be able to strike.

 

[The calm one]

I'm sure if he put his mind to it, our new CEO may very well work a deal with the NRL where Flanagan is allowed to be appointed to the head coach position a year early but must remain on his current salary for season 2021.

It is a compromise that a CEO should be able to strike.

No. He is serving a suspension for a blatant breach. What he earns before and after his suspension, the NRL couldn't give a stuff

 

[redandwhite4evr]

He was on decent money too.
We must have some serious coin in the kitty for recruitment now next year?
JDB, Frizz, Graham, Lafai, likely Aitken all off the books.
Let's go shopping!

Usual problems though Crush-under Mary we are an exporting club not an importing club and even if we could recruit, there is not much of quality that's available and even less that wants a bar of us- Suli has knocked us back- Corey HN reportedly would rather freeze in Canberra than come to us-don't know where Frizz's replacement will come from. Might have to raid the Old Dart or Rugby.