GCRV
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Though I think Ramsey's problem was far more severe than LPTs knee.
Recruitment & Retention 2027
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George Sancti
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I'm thinking DA does want to keep LPT, but given the risk that his on-field time could be limited by the knee issue, the club may have put forward a relatively modest offer. From LPT’s point of view, that might not feel acceptable.
Justadragon
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Agree, but I'm just trying to evaluate risk. LPT being a prop and knowing what sort of contact you will have to endure in that position might be a big risk for the Dragons. I'm only guessing, but certainly not diminishing Ramsay's problem.
Justadragon
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Yep that could be the case George, but as I said it's only guesswork by us, we'll never know the truth no matter what he does, even if he stays.
Ryan
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Lets not overestimate Gus's powers of persuasion. Though that's what they were saying about Bennett when we signed KK.
No Surrender
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Just listened to the most recent Dragons Den podcast
Flanno made some interesting comments that may indicate why LPT is not going to Vegas:
Some players were selected on reputation/experience
Attitude to training is critical
Some people are delusional in thinking that size translates to power
Can’t take everyone
Some will be disappointed but will get their chance later in the season.
Flanno made some interesting comments that may indicate why LPT is not going to Vegas:
Some players were selected on reputation/experience
Attitude to training is critical
Some people are delusional in thinking that size translates to power
Can’t take everyone
Some will be disappointed but will get their chance later in the season.
Dragons Chris
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Experience. Flanno should see if he can get Gaz out of retirement. The idea a young player surpasses a veteran seems lost on this 1diot.
RufusRex
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Then why are couchy couchy Stewart Jake LKT all over there
Frank Facer
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And Egan as well. He also said he sees Reed as our long term halfback and when he debuts him, he wants to keep him there. He also blooded Buchanan last year.
Frank Facer
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When Haas signed with Souths, I noticed at least one Rugby League show saying happy players don't leave. But I didn't see any say that about Koloamatangi when he signed with us.
GCRV
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The Haas deal was probably all but done and old Wayne was merely pretending to want to re-sign KK to push his price up. I'm ok with that. KK will suit our needs perfectly.
Dragons Chris
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Dragons players off contract at the end of this season:
| Blake Lawrie (gone) | Christian Tuipulotu (I wouldn't keep him) |
| Damien Cook (Maybe one more year) | Emra Guler (bye) |
| Hame Sele (can he stay fit for a few games in a row? If so, maybe extend) | Luciano Leilua (bye) |
| Matthew Feagai (bye) | |
| Tyrell Sloan (gone) | Nathan Lawson (bye) |
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RufusRex
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Setu Su is not off contract at the end of this season, he has a top 30 deal next year already.
www.dragons.com.au
The Dragons are pleased to announce that promising outside back Setu Tu has agreed to join the club.
He will spend the 2026 season on a development contract before being elevated to the Top 30 squad for the 2027 season.
Dragons secure Setu Tu
The Dragons are pleased to announce that promising outside back Setu Tu has agreed to join the club.
www.dragons.com.au
The Dragons are pleased to announce that promising outside back Setu Tu has agreed to join the club.
He will spend the 2026 season on a development contract before being elevated to the Top 30 squad for the 2027 season.
RufusRex
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Loko on insta posted someting today "you reap what you sow" - post was liked by a number of current dragons players.
Two schools of thought on that
1. He was told what he needed to do and didnt do it and is now reaping that, or
2. Veiled threat to the club
Time will tell - i hope he has the emotional intelligence for it to be the first option.
Two schools of thought on that
1. He was told what he needed to do and didnt do it and is now reaping that, or
2. Veiled threat to the club
Time will tell - i hope he has the emotional intelligence for it to be the first option.
Eric
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Was this process, agitaing for a release, already underway and that's the reason he was in my view insulted by not going to Veges?
RufusRex
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Mug Fan
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It's not 2
RufusRex
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well if it is the first option then it could be the most emotionally healthy post a dragons player has ever made on social media.