Tyrell Signs

[possm]

Fuimaono has some talent and not the worst signing we've made recently. Wether he will play as a forward or a back is yet to be determined.
My money is on him in the backs.

Yes I agree! He will partner Williame as backup in the centres and I expect to see them both in first grade earlier in the season rather than later.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

When he was coming through the grades at Souths, there were some very big rapts on him. Hopefully he can fulfill his potential at Saints.

He played juniors / 20’s for the eels, then went to Souths.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Did you have to mention Mose Masoe ? I was waiting for him to play a first grade match , just one , but no the big ox had to go and do his knee in - twice for pity sake .

However back to Fuimaono , he has speed and size a great combination for a forward and the icing on the cake is he is still young . As others have said hopefully the man is over his injuries and will bulk up a bit more and who knows - we could very well have ourselves another Tyson Fizell on the books .

I used to love those weekly press conferences. Mose Masoe was improving, not far away, remedial work going well, ran without pain, bandages are off, full mobility is back etc etc. Finally they stopped talking about him altogether, it was like he'd been disappeared.

He played an important role in helping McGregor formulate excuses off the cuff, and I feel his contribution to the club shouldn't be ignored.

 

[Walpole]

I'm willing to give him a chance (partly because I don't know who he is!). He's only 23, with a handful of first grade games and one arrest under his belt, so seems like a modern NRL player.

 

[Dragsters]

A replacement for Lafai.

Isn't that what Williame is???

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

I'm willing to give him a chance (partly because I don't know who he is!). He's only 23, with a handful of first grade games and one arrest under his belt, so seems like a modern NRL player.

Ok then but l still refuse to acknowledge him unless he has some tatts and a permanent booking at the ink shop.

 

[George Dragon]

Ok then but l still refuse to acknowledge him unless he has some tatts and a permanent booking at the ink shop.

 

[Dragonslayer]

A replacement for Lafai.

From what I've seen he plays both right and left. My immediate thought was replacing Aitken in the immediate future.

 

[Belta]

When I look at most of the NRL teams I find their starting backlines pretty much pick themselves and bar one or two variations are pretty much set in stone.

For me I’m interested to see how things pan out for the Dragons. For me there’s still much confusion on what our best backline is. What really is our best 1 to 5? I’m not sure if Lomax is a fullback or centre? My guess would be centre. Is there a game plan for Dufty? Where will Sailor play? To me Sailor looks best at fullback. Who are our best Wingers? Saab and Rav or Peirra? Can our halves live up to everyone’s high expectations? Are there any youngsters in the picture ie Schiller, or Ramsey, Feagal...others? Does the Luke signing have any ups? JDB??? Will the Simms brothers have a big year? Will Lawrie, Kerr step up, (they need to) are there any surprises Host? Last on PCM, how do we fix this?

Now we have Williame and Fuimano. Id say they sense a chance at the Dragons. To me either or both could be very handy and if the outside backs underperform they are in a position to cement a starting spot. Both pretty young and have upsides. Interesting to see if we notice anything different with team selections with Flannagan on board, I’m very much hoping so. I find it Interesting that we conceded more tries down our right sides than any other team and second most down our left side behind Titans. I wonder if Flannagans can assist to sort out something to help this stat. A few new players, a few new ideas, looking forward to the season kicking off.

 

[Dragonsamy]

From what I've seen he plays both right and left. My immediate thought was replacing Aitken in the immediate future.

He can play both but a guy I know from South's said 2nd row but handy number 4.
Also don't think while Mary is the coach he would ever drop Euan and I think Lafai may go first. Imo

 

[Dragonsamy]

Isn't that what Williame is???

Yeap but because he can play both sides he may take either.
But I don't mind

 

[ALSGI]

When I look at most of the NRL teams I find their starting backlines pretty much pick themselves and bar one or two variations are pretty much set in stone.

For me I’m interested to see how things pan out for the Dragons. For me there’s still much confusion on what our best backline is. What really is our best 1 to 5? I’m not sure if Lomax is a fullback or centre? My guess would be centre. Is there a game plan for Dufty? Where will Sailor play? To me Sailor looks best at fullback. Who are our best Wingers? Saab and Rav or Peirra? Can our halves live up to everyone’s high expectations? Are there any youngsters in the picture ie Schiller, or Ramsey, Feagal...others? Does the Luke signing have any ups? JDB??? Will the Simms brothers have a big year? Will Lawrie, Kerr step up, (they need to) are there any surprises Host? Last on PCM, how do we fix this?

Now we have Williame and Fuimano. Id say they sense a chance at the Dragons. To me either or both could be very handy and if the outside backs underperform they are in a position to cement a starting spot. Both pretty young and have upsides. Interesting to see if we notice anything different with team selections with Flannagan on board, I’m very much hoping so. I find it Interesting that we conceded more tries down our right sides than any other team and second most down our left side behind Titans. I wonder if Flannagans can assist to sort out something to help this stat. A few new players, a few new ideas, looking forward to the season kicking off.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts too, especially the confusion part. Also glad you mentioned Dufty - surely someone could properly develop him into a weapon.

Only thoughts we don’t share are for the first time ever in over 50years as a tragic Dragons supporter I’m not looking forward to the season at all - I’m totally flat with little care factor. And there’d be plenty like me - ripe for the picking by other codes here and overseas.

Those in charge for the last 6 years should be bloody ashamed.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Pretty much sums up my thoughts too, especially the confusion part. Also glad you mentioned Dufty - surely someone could properly develop him into a weapon.

Only thoughts we don’t share are for the first time ever in over 50years as a tragic Dragons supporter I’m not looking forward to the season at all - I’m totally flat with little care factor. And there’d be plenty like me - ripe for the picking by other codes here and overseas.

Those in charge for the last 6 years should be bloody ashamed.

Well said and re Dufty.
If he was playing at the storm or with a decent coach he would be a try scoring weapon

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Pretty much sums up my thoughts too, especially the confusion part. Also glad you mentioned Dufty - surely someone could properly develop him into a weapon.

Only thoughts we don’t share are for the first time ever in over 50years as a tragic Dragons supporter I’m not looking forward to the season at all - I’m totally flat with little care factor. And there’d be plenty like me - ripe for the picking by other codes here and overseas.

Those in charge for the last 6 years should be bloody ashamed.

Agree, ALSGI.

I'd still be playing Dufty at back, Lomax inside left or right centre ( whichever fits best ).
Sailor, Peirra & Saab for the other centre and on the wings.( They need to learn how to tackle )
Not a strong group but young and need time to grow into their spots.

......Aitken and Lafai can play, left right out!

 

[Gareth67]

I used to love those weekly press conferences. Mose Masoe was improving, not far away, remedial work going well, ran without pain, bandages are off, full mobility is back etc etc. Finally they stopped talking about him altogether, it was like he'd been disappeared.

He played an important role in helping McGregor formulate excuses off the cuff, and I feel his contribution to the club shouldn't be ignored.

I don’t wish to visit ‘ what could had been ‘ if big Mose had been 100% fit and had taken
the field , but unfortunately I was roped in to the man from the original 1/2 a column article that appeared in the Sunday Tele years ago that said the Dragons had signed him.

It said how he was playing fairly decent footy in the ESL and that we could expect big things from him , of course that never eventuated and even if he had no injuries the man simply was not up to the first grade standard of the NRL . Shame for him and the fans .

 

[muzby]

I don’t wish to visit ‘ what could had been ‘ if big Mose had been 100% fit and had taken
the field , but unfortunately I was roped in to the man from the original 1/2 a column article that appeared in the Sunday Tele years ago that said the Dragons had signed him.

It said how he was playing fairly decent footy in the ESL and that we could expect big things from him , of course that never eventuated and even if he had no injuries the man simply was not up to the first grade standard of the NRL . Shame for him and the fans .

My favourite Mose moment..

 

[Gareth67]

My favourite Mose moment..

Great clip , shows just what we missed out on . I bet Mary had seen that and had already formulated a game plan revolving around the ‘ Mose Grid Iron ‘ pass . There , he can use that as another reason as to why we failed in that particular season .

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Is there any chance the club could sign a current first grade player who isn’t injury riddled and/or isn’t looking for a final pay cheque?

Spot on SJG- Essentially, this summer, we have recruited an old guy now onto his third NRL club, another old guy who didn't like his overseas club and they didn't like him either, a younger guy who couldn't cut it in the NRL and went overseas and now wants to come home and a guy who is injury prone.

I assume there is an area in the signings section on Millward's desk marked " On a wing and a prayer/ S**t I hope these signings work out".

 

[This Year?]

Make him captain then throw him under the bus when it falls apart or give him splinters with 5 minute spells once a month.

Welcome to Saints Tyrell.

 

[BLM01]

Spot on SJG- Essentially, this summer, we have recruited an old guy now onto his third NRL club, another old guy who didn't like his overseas club and they didn't like him either, a younger guy who couldn't cut it in the NRL and went overseas and now wants to come home and a guy who is injury prone.

I assume there is an area in the signings section on Millward's desk marked " On a wing and a prayer/ S**t I hope these signings work out".

That is his mantra and coaching DNA...just replace the word "signings" and put in any word you like...that describes his ability