Recruitment & Retention 2027

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Justadragon

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Mailroomsgi said:
I would be completely fine with letting him go if they go pluck a stud 18-19 YO outside back from NZ/QLD or another NSW team

Even if they have to overpay a little, take the gamble. We are sorely lacking in that 18-22 year old outside back in the ranks that can come in and hold his own.

Buchanan and Heidke for different reasons aren’t there just yet
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I was hoping Jesse Williams would chime in there somewhere, but we have to be careful with him now, lets see how he comes back.
 
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Justadragon

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RedV01 said:
What marquee halfback do you think will sign on for 1 or 2 years? Otherwise, yeah, cause only Kade was pushed off or bumped away by Ponga. Lets forget about about how many times he did it to Gutherson and Holmes. But they are imports so it's ok. They can f*ck up almost every week for a year and it's ok. Kade Reed isn't even that bad for 2 weeks and he's not ready for first grade another 5 years.

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No one said anything about 5 years mate, but in our team currently as it stands Reed is not ready. I'm ok to get rid of Gutho and Holmes, but who do you replace them with this year, next year might be different. As I said in a previous post if Gutho and Holmes had any respect for their career, they would retire now or go to ESL.
 
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dragonheart

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Talking about Kade and his defensive frailties is really not on, if he was the souths 7 or Roosters, manly etc he would be a star because the team around him stand out, do thejob well and leave him to do his thing, but in our inept lazy slow back line the poor kid has no chance.
Gutho, Holmes, Feagai and Setu are so bad teams are walking through them, it's a training run. I've never seen a dragons team so slow in speed and thinking before.
 
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redv13

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dragonheart said:
Talking about Kade and his defensive frailties is really not on, if he was the souths 7 or Roosters, manly etc he would be a star because the team around him stand out, do thejob well and leave him to do his thing, but in our inept lazy slow back line the poor kid has no chance.
Gutho, Holmes, Feagai and Setu are so bad teams are walking through them, it's a training run. I've never seen a dragons team so slow in speed and thinking before.
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I feel sorry for Kade and LKT. They can’t win either way, stay in firsts in the current climate, drop back to cup and the media are into them and the club.

The whole backline has been useless with the ball and defensively all season, game after game.
 
GCRV

GCRV

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Dave03 said:
Nearly all our outside backs are pretty much 1 trick ponies & none of em are elite in their strength.

Gutho - ball playing but nothing else
CT - yardage but nothing else
Val - explosive & potentially tackle breaks
Suli - tackle break & yardage
Sloan - Speed but nothing else

Next year we get Sami with speed & yardage. Who knows how long the speed will last with him & holmes. Are they both elite in their strengths anymore? I don't know.

Even getting 1 player with speed + other strengths would do wonders for our backline next year.

1. Drinkwater
2. Holmes
3. Bostock*
4. Suli
5. Sami

I'd go all out to get Bostock. He ticks soo many boxes & is a local junior. At least attempt it to make Phins pay up & potentially get someone else they can't afford.

With this type of backline, I can see some points & easy try scoring opportunities. It has speed & yardage with Holmes & Sami, tackle break & yardage with Suli, all round ability of Bostock with a proper aerial threat & the creativity of Drinky.
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Bostock is still under contract and I doubt they'll let him go early. But Dolphins are stacked for outside backs. There is a centre/winger who is a perennial reserve for them called Brian Pouniu. I haven't seen much of him but from what I've seen, very promising prospect. I was surprised they re-signed Averillo which surely means he'll be moving on. They have another young centre/winger who tore up QLD Cup last year called L. J. Nonu. I haven't heard much of him this year so not sure what's happening. Plus he's not off contract for another year anyway.
 
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dragonheart

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The thing is with Loko and Jake have they been watching how Latu is doing at the dogs, I feel the youngsters today want instant recognition or i leave. Our pack will most likely be the youngest next year, or even this year. If they can hang in there and hopefully we pull in 2 or 3 more great signings with our new coach? Our new year 2027 will be worth watching and I hope it's with these 2 staying.
 
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Justadragon

SGI NSW Cup
redv13 said:
He’s a mercenary mate. He’ll be out the door once the vultures get in his ear. Can’t see him staying. All this social media shit is his and his old mans doing. Love to stir the drama, not a good sign in my opinion.
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I thought the Dragons had done a hell of a lot to get him here, including his family. Maybe its not enough, what would be though with these thoughts in his head.
 
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redv13

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Justadragon said:
I thought the Dragons had done a hell of a lot to get him here, including his family. Maybe its not enough, what would be though with these thoughts in his head.
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I get that he’s frustrated, they all are.
Loko, grizzled a bit, bit of social media, settled down now that Flanno’s gone.

Jacob. Him and his old man. Plenty of social media rubbish. Not saying anything more about this.

Nick T. Screwed around by Flanno. Not a peep seen or heard on social media by him or his management.

Hayden. See above Nick T.

Says alot about the 4 youngsters at the moment in my eyes.
 
Dave03

Dave03

SGI NSW Cup
GCRV said:
Bostock is still under contract and I doubt they'll let him go early. But Dolphins are stacked for outside backs. There is a centre/winger who is a perennial reserve for them called Brian Pouniu. I haven't seen much of him but from what I've seen, very promising prospect. I was surprised they re-signed Averillo which surely means he'll be moving on. They have another young centre/winger who tore up QLD Cup last year called L. J. Nonu. I haven't heard much of him this year so not sure what's happening. Plus he's not off contract for another year anyway.
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Yep, free to get offers from nov 1. We should be after him then see if we can land him for next year, compassionate grounds perhaps? fun to chuck up options.
 
Dave03

Dave03

SGI NSW Cup
redv13 said:
I get that he’s frustrated, they all are.
Loko, grizzled a bit, bit of social media, settled down now that Flanno’s gone.

Jacob. Him and his old man. Plenty of social media rubbish. Not saying anything more about this.

Nick T. Screwed around by Flanno. Not a peep seen or heard on social media by him or his management.

Hayden. See above Nick T.

Says alot about the 4 youngsters at the moment in my eyes.
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Very frustrating period, understandable if we had success but its been poor for multiple seasons with public negativity from Flanno. I can see both pov, luckily we've got depth across the fwds.

Another point, some polynesian players extended family are also financially dependent on those players so they seek max $$$. We only got KK because we offered him the most $$$, ditto with Drinkwater. I have no issue with players chasing $$$, regardless of age or experience. Everyone has a price.
 
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dragonheart

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The biggest problem is Holmes and Guthos poor tackling and reads of the game for 2 experienced players on a lot of money they should be standing out and leading the way. Holmes has bothered me the most looking back on last year as well. His goal kicking has never been great for us infact he was poor the beginning of last year and cost us a few games if I remember well enough.
I never expect Sloan to rise to any great heights. .......How did we ever get to be so bad in the backs
 
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