Recruitment & Retention 2027

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Dragon David

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TheRev said:
True ultimately the board can enforce their will.. but I have far more confidence that Watsford will put a pretty compelling case together for some other options.. something quite different to what Webb would have done as more of a pencil pushing kind of a CEO.

But ultimately Craig Youngs mates are on the board.. will be quite a sell to get them off his son..

Someone like Peters though as I mentioned elsewhere.. he would need to be offered not interviewed.. im not even saying he is the man mind you, I dont know f*** all about him bar his record overseas.. I dont rly see a lot of other options though, feel like they all got swallowed up in the last 12 or so months.
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Willie has won the Challenge Cup this year against the Broncos and three other major comps in the Super League last year coaching HKR. But he has had some losses one being a biggy against Leeds in Vegas - coached by Brad Arthur. Arthur I think is a good attacking coach and loves big, burly, robust forwards. However, with all of his years coaching, he hasn't won an NRL Grand Final, he coached the Eels to a wooden spoon in 2018 and had big scores put on the Eels in many games - then the last game he coached the Eels his team got thrashed 48-16 by the Storm in Magic Round in 2024 and Brad was summarily sacked by the Eels board thereafter. So, if not Flanno then who?
 
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Dragon David

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Looking at what we have in the way of players contracts, there are plenty in our top 29 that have contracts expiring at the end of 2026 as per -

St George Illawarra Dragons​

Blake Lawrie2026
Christian Tuipulotu2026
Clint Gutherson20262027
Damien Cook2026
Daniel Atkinson202620272028
David Fale20262027
Dylan Egan20262027
Emre Guler2026
Hame Sele2026
Hamish Stewart2026202720282029
Hayden Buchanan2026
Jacob Halangahu20262027
Jacob Liddle202620272028
Jaydn Su’A2026
Josh Kerr20262027
Kyle Flanagan20262027
Leeroy Weatherall2026
Loko Pasifiki Tonga20262027
Luciano Leilua2026
Lyhkan King-Togia20262027
Mathew Feagai2026
Moses Suli20262027
Nathan Lawson2026
Nick Tsougranis20262027
Ryan Couchman20262027
Toby Couchman20262027
Tyrell Sloan2026
Keaon Koloamatangi20272028202920302031
Valentine Holmes20262027

That's 12 players. Most probably won't be re-signed for 2027 and onwards. I just wonder how many of those that won't be re-signed will go to other clubs and or the new franchises for 2027 (Perth Bears) and 2028 (PNG Chiefs)? In the case of PNG, players from the Australian teams that are signed up have the incentive of getting paid tax free. The problem is of course being within some confines of secured living conditions and of course the constant high temps and humidity. But money speaks all languages.
 
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Eric

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Dragon David said:
Looking at what we have in the way of players contracts, there are plenty in our top 29 that have contracts expiring at the end of 2026 as per -

St George Illawarra Dragons​

Blake Lawrie2026
Christian Tuipulotu2026
Clint Gutherson20262027
Damien Cook2026
Daniel Atkinson202620272028
David Fale20262027
Dylan Egan20262027
Emre Guler2026
Hame Sele2026
Hamish Stewart2026202720282029
Hayden Buchanan2026
Jacob Halangahu20262027
Jacob Liddle202620272028
Jaydn Su’A2026
Josh Kerr20262027
Kyle Flanagan20262027
Leeroy Weatherall2026
Loko Pasifiki Tonga20262027
Luciano Leilua2026
Lyhkan King-Togia20262027
Mathew Feagai2026
Moses Suli20262027
Nathan Lawson2026
Nick Tsougranis20262027
Ryan Couchman20262027
Toby Couchman20262027
Tyrell Sloan2026
Keaon Koloamatangi20272028202920302031
Valentine Holmes20262027

That's 12 players. Most probably won't be re-signed for 2027 and onwards. I just wonder how many of those that won't be re-signed will go to other clubs and or the new franchises for 2027 (Perth Bears) and 2028 (PNG Chiefs)? In the case of PNG, players from the Australian teams that are signed up have the incentive of getting paid tax free. The problem is of course being within some confines of secured living conditions and of course the constant high temps and humidity. But money speaks all languages.
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Need to extend the Couchmans ASAP!
 
George Sancti

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Dragon David said:
Looking at what we have in the way of players contracts, there are plenty in our top 29 that have contracts expiring at the end of 2026 as per -

St George Illawarra Dragons​

Blake Lawrie2026
Christian Tuipulotu2026
Clint Gutherson20262027
Damien Cook2026
Daniel Atkinson202620272028
David Fale20262027
Dylan Egan20262027
Emre Guler2026
Hame Sele2026
Hamish Stewart2026202720282029
Hayden Buchanan2026
Jacob Halangahu20262027
Jacob Liddle202620272028
Jaydn Su’A2026
Josh Kerr20262027
Kyle Flanagan20262027
Leeroy Weatherall2026
Loko Pasifiki Tonga20262027
Luciano Leilua2026
Lyhkan King-Togia20262027
Mathew Feagai2026
Moses Suli20262027
Nathan Lawson2026
Nick Tsougranis20262027
Ryan Couchman20262027
Toby Couchman20262027
Tyrell Sloan2026
Keaon Koloamatangi20272028202920302031
Valentine Holmes20262027

That's 12 players. Most probably won't be re-signed for 2027 and onwards. I just wonder how many of those that won't be re-signed will go to other clubs and or the new franchises for 2027 (Perth Bears) and 2028 (PNG Chiefs)? In the case of PNG, players from the Australian teams that are signed up have the incentive of getting paid tax free. The problem is of course being within some confines of secured living conditions and of course the constant high temps and humidity. But money speaks all languages.
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I’m not too worried about PNG, Dave, but the Perth Bears look like they could pose a real threat.
 
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George Sancti said:
I’m not too worried about PNG, Dave, but the Perth Bears look like they could pose a real threat.
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It's not just Perth or PNG directly taking our players. It is also the flow on effects of these 2 teams signing players from other teams. The 30 players on Perth's roster will leave vacant roster spots all over the league. Players who are off contract will be in demand.
 
GCRV

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TheRev said:
True ultimately the board can enforce their will.. but I have far more confidence that Watsford will put a pretty compelling case together for some other options.. something quite different to what Webb would have done as more of a pencil pushing kind of a CEO.

But ultimately Craig Youngs mates are on the board.. will be quite a sell to get them off his son..

Someone like Peters though as I mentioned elsewhere.. he would need to be offered not interviewed.. im not even saying he is the man mind you, I dont know f*** all about him bar his record overseas.. I dont rly see a lot of other options though, feel like they all got swallowed up in the last 12 or so months.
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Isn't Deano is the defensive coach? After round 1, he should be the only one not under pressure.
 
Dragons Chris

Dragons Chris

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puff said:
I certainly wouldn't sign Edwards to a 10 year contract! I wasn't actually suggesting signing him. It's a bit unrealistic. I just meant that I think you can find a Bula level player much cheaper, but a player of Edwards' quality is worth paying extra for.
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Edwards has been very good for a long time. He played most of his career in the golden age for fullbacks. Though I think he's well behind Walsh and Ponga now. Even though he gave Walsh a bath last round.
 
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It's hard to say which player is better. They have different styles and provide different benefits. Edwards, Tedesco are more high work rate. Ponga and Walsh are more about moments. Ponga is like an extra half, Tedesco and Edwards like an extra forward. I don't think Ponga is as good defensively as the others. Personaly, I like Edwards the best. He's low risk and highly consistent.
 
Dragons Chris

Dragons Chris

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puff said:
It's hard to say which player is better. They have different styles and provide different benefits. Edwards, Tedesco are more high work rate. Ponga and Walsh are more about moments. Ponga is like an extra half, Tedesco and Edwards like an extra forward. I don't think Ponga is as good defensively as the others. Personaly, I like Edwards the best. He's low risk and highly consistent.
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Ponga and Walsh do it all.
 
Mailroomsgi

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courier Mail reporting that the compensation warriors want from the dragons to sign Barnett is they want sloan

Asking for
-Saab from Manly
-Samrani from parra
-Verhoeven from broncos (he’s a young gun)


I don’t understand how the Sloan part is right as Sloan can leave at the end of this season. Unless they mean immediately getting Sloan it makes zero sense
 
Eric

Eric

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Mailroomsgi said:
courier Mail reporting that the compensation warriors want from the dragons to sign Barnett is they want sloan

Asking for
-Saab from Manly
-Samrani from parra
-Verhoeven from broncos (he’s a young gun)


I don’t understand how the Sloan part is right as Sloan can leave at the end of this season. Unless they mean immediately getting Sloan it makes zero sense
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I wonder if we threw in Gular and Lawrie along with Sloan, I wonder if we could get him immediately. Then take a chance and promote Hutchinson to the top 30 or at least development deal.
 
TheRev

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Yeah I dont think the article is accurate at all (think it was someone throwing up some thought bubbles), supposedly we havent even made a formal offer yet, and as you said Sloan is off-contract anyway and its going to be end of year for sure.. that plus they have a much better fullback prospect already.

Guler, Lawrie, Sele all off contract also, not sure if we will extend any.. Sele maybe..
 
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