Trent Merrin and Bevan French will be signed within next 10 days.. see you then to discuss ...

[possm]

Roberts has plenty of defence issues, would not help improve that edge. Not a big worker either, wouldn’t be good value at his price.

Roberts is good enough to be selected for NSW.

 

[possm]

French would be no help to us. Merrin could work out if he’s willing to take a significant pay cut in a short term deal, give him an incentive to prove his worth.

French is a no for me. I would rather go for Oates on the right wing.

 

[possm]

I've been told that Pearson played at centre often in his junior days.

 

[The Damo]

Roberts is good enough to be selected for NSW.

Was good enough. This year he’s in reserve grade. And he’s not a good defender, never has been.

 

[Dragonslayer]

The last thing we need is a player with issues, particularly after the JDB incident, Robert appears to have plenty of issues at present.
The only coach who could get him on track was Bennett, but even then there were problems.
So, we dont need another problem child it would be a cap and player disaster.

 

[possm]

The last thing we need is a player with issues, particularly after the JDB incident, Robert appears to have plenty of issues at present.
The only coach who could get him on track was Bennett, but even then there were problems.
So, we dont need another problem child it would be a cap and player disaster.

We need to buy a quality centre at a good price and so, Roberts fits the bill for me. We have in the past recruited players with issues; Dugan and Packer come to mind.

Right now our aim should be for season 2020 as this season is gone. So half a season and a complete off-season to get Roberts right.

We should sign Oates for 2020 and then start trimming the dead wood he have at the club. I would love to see our backline for 2020 contain the following players:

1. Lomax - size and speed
2. Saab - size and speed
3. Roberts - size and speed
4. Masters - size and speed
5. Oates - size and speed
6. Norman
7. Hunt

What a great backline full of talent and speed.

 

[Smirrors]

If I was to throw a name into the ring, it would be Brendan Elliot. He's got a year to go at Manly on likely a cheap contract but everything so far this season has been positive. He's safe, can find the line and dependable. And Manly has a few backs in their pipeline so someone will have to miss out. One to keep an eye on.

As for French its no, he's kind of the opposite to Elliot. Potentially more upside but not dependable.

 

[since77]

If I was to throw a name into the ring, it would be Brendan Elliot. He's got a year to go at Manly on likely a cheap contract but everything so far this season has been positive. He's safe, can find the line and dependable. And Manly has a few backs in their pipeline so someone will have to miss out. One to keep an eye on.

As for French its no, he's kind of the opposite to Elliot. Potentially more upside but not dependable.

Lol Brendan Elliot. He’d be right up there as a McGregor type player. Would fit in well with other recent Mc Gregor favourites like Mc Crone, Latimore and Marketo.

 

[Gareth67]

If I was to throw a name into the ring, it would be Brendan Elliot. He's got a year to go at Manly on likely a cheap contract but everything so far this season has been positive. He's safe, can find the line and dependable. And Manly has a few backs in their pipeline so someone will have to miss out. One to keep an eye on.

As for French its no, he's kind of the opposite to Elliot. Potentially more upside but not dependable.

The Dragons tried to sign him but he decided to go to the sea eagles instead . But as you have said Smirrors , he hasn’t put a foot wrong and would be a big plus to our back line .

 

[Dragonsamy]

Elliot better than French but no thanks.

 

[Bill Dragon]

Just posted this in the rumours thread but it probably belongs here:
Just read thst Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has requested an immediate release from the panthers to join another club before June 30. Would be a very handy pick up.

 

[Bill Dragon]

Just posted this in the rumours thread but it probably belongs here:
Just read thst Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has requested an immediate release from the panthers to join another club before June 30. Would be a very handy pick up.

 

[Smurf]

Just posted this in the rumours thread but it probably belongs here:
Just read thst Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has requested an immediate release from the panthers to join another club before June 30. Would be a very handy pick up.

A yes from me

 

[Overseas dragon]

A yes from me

PARRAMATTA

 

[dragon thomo]

Swap for Dufty

 

[West coast dragon]

If DWZ goes to parramatta French to us seems plausible

 

[West coast dragon]

If I was to throw a name into the ring, it would be Brendan Elliot. He's got a year to go at Manly on likely a cheap contract but everything so far this season has been positive. He's safe, can find the line and dependable. And Manly has a few backs in their pipeline so someone will have to miss out. One to keep an eye on.

As for French its no, he's kind of the opposite to Elliot. Potentially more upside but not dependable.

id rather have Garrick back

 

[RufusRex]

Cut out the middle man and grab DWZ

 

[Dragonslayer]

Whats doing at Penrith, it seems a real shite fight there. Toxic is all I can think of since Cleary and son combo took over.

As for DWZ, I'd take him over French anyday.

 

[Mickthedragon]

DWZ>French hands down but we always seem to pickup the scraps so probably will get the latter.