Trent Merrin

[Dragon David]

This is a typical Mary buy because HE CAN NOT PRODUCE OR DEVELOP PLAYERS. He was hoping Merrin would be able to follow Mary’s systems?? Go figure !!

Like all rejects, they are just not up to it. The Dragons have too many of these and the results are plain to see. The club has not and I repeat, the club has not developed our juniors properly and therefore it is much easier to source also rans and maybes to compliment the numbers of other also rans and maybes in the team. We simply do not have the cattle to take the game by the scruff of the neck (not meaning head high tackles) and show the other teams they mean business for 80+ minutes of a game.

Get rid of those already rejected players and has beens and get some worthwhile cattle who are prepared to play in the Red V and not just to say thank you for all the money you pay me to go through the motions.

 

[Warabrook saint]

Someone with intelligence to guide the players would be a great help

 

[Dragon David]

Someone with intelligence to guide the players would be a great help

We need a champion team consisting of die hard Dragons believers. Intelligent playmakers directing moves and strong off loaders are needed to keep play in motion leading to exciting tries. Also a coach who has abilities to produce effective game plans and the knowledge to get the best out of the players and be steadfastly firm with his directions. Good use of the bench is essential.

These things are what the Board should be seeking to employ.

 

[possm]

We need a champion team consisting of die hard Dragons believers. Intelligent playmakers directing moves and strong off loaders are needed to keep play in motion leading to exciting tries. Also a coach who has abilities to produce effective game plans and the knowledge to get the best out of the players and be steadfastly firm with his directions. Good use of the bench is essential.

These things are what the Board should be seeking to employ.

What the club urgently needs right now is a head coach - Flanagan will do and smat recruitment manager, list and retention manager and pathways manager. So see you later Mary and Millward, hello professional staff working direct to Flanagan.

 

[getsmarty]

The Red V is everything to me: Merrin reflects on Dragons career
After debuting for the club back in 2009, Trent Merrin will run out for his 150th Dragons appearances on Sunday no less than 12 years later. The local junior and fan favourite takes a trip down memory lane through his storied career in the Red V.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/202...hing-to-me-merrin-reflects-on-dragons-career/

 

[Slippery Morris]

He has been great last couple of games. Getting back to his best. Geez what a difference a good coach makes. I always rated Trent and was sad to see him leave.

 

[Maddragon99]

Trent Merrin announces immediate retirement

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/04/21/merrin-announces-immediate-retirement/

 

[hewi]

Well done to him walks away with his head held high. I’m glad he goes out having his career back on track having been coached by a real coach.

 

[Coffs dragon]

Wow that’s unexpected, but what a career he has had and achieved everything the game has to offer. Well played Trent Merrin and you should be very proud of a brilliant career.
PS.....thanks for being part of the mighty 2010 Dragons Premiership team.

 

[TruSaint]

 

[Maddragon99]

This was why Hook had him in the starting team for Lawrie last week.

Good on him he’s literally done it all just a shame we didn’t get one last win for him on Sunday.

With Moose now with us Trent can step away knowing he hasn’t left us in the lurch.

Not many players go out of their own terms, in effect he’s done us a favour freeing up more cap space.

 

[mickeylane]

Fifita?

 

[redv13]

Dragons legend who will always be remembered for that stunning 2010 premiership. Thank you Trent and all the best in retirement

 

[Dragon David]

Wow! This is a bit of a shock. Not even a ripple of a rumour to indicate this.
He is a legend of the club and will be remembered for his great contribution with his leadership and massive good qualities and not only for this club but when he played for the Panthers and Leeds Rhinos.

Good luck in your future endeavours Trent and take good care of your family. All the best and thanks for helping us win the grand final in 2010.

 

[Maddragon99]

Fifita?

I think he’s done the club a huge favour with Moose now here & perhaps JdB back soon the time was right to step aside. Good on him.

 

[denis preston]

Well done mate , premiership winner . What does that mean salary cap wise ?

 

[RaginDannyDragon]

Well done mate , premiership winner . What does that mean salary cap wise ?

That's a good question, i thought it still counted unless medically retired ... hence why Souths went to all the trouble of medically retiring Burgess and Inglis.

 

[Dragsters]

Congrats on a great career Trent.

Good luck for the future.

Premiership hero....

 

[TruSaint]

Nice fella.

Good time to step down. Always have fond memories of him.

Good luck Mez.

 

[kit66]

I've always liked Trent, he always does his best for his team mates and club. This is a bit of a shock and I'm not sure the timing is good for us given our lack of forward depth but it's his decision and I wish him all the best.
I wonder if he's partly doing this for the team so we can sign someone else ? Guess we'll find out soon enough.
Good luck Trent and thanks for all your hard work.