2025 pre season

Just a Mug Fan

SGI NSW Cup
So why does he want out?

Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter have told this masthead Molo took umbrage at an interaction with a St George Illawarra staffer. The alleged incident took place last year and did not prevent Molo from representing Samoa during the Pacific nation’s season-ending tour of England.

Molo recently stopped turning up to Dragons training, despite not being injured. It prompted the club to issue a show-cause notice, which was the focus of discussions when Molo fronted the board, flanked by his manager and a representative of the players’ association.

The parties were unable to arrive at a solution and the official line is that Molo, who switched agents since signing the contract extension, is on leave.

“We addressed the issue the club thought they had, and we’re working through it,” said his new manager, Wayde Rushton.

Asked if his client wanted out of the club, Rushton replied: “Yes. He has already asked for a release, which has been denied.”

Team Molo insists there have been no discussions with rival clubs over a landing spot should a release from the Dragons (and his deal of approximately $550,000 a season) be secured.


It was last year but then continued training this pre-season. I don't understand...

You have to read between the lines.
Molo has a new manager who will not earn a cent from Molo for 2 years.
Molo can not sign or ask for a release of a contract for 3 months after changing managers.
He is as good as gone.
 

Chris M

SGI NSW Cup
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So why does he want out?

Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter have told this masthead Molo took umbrage at an interaction with a St George Illawarra staffer. The alleged incident took place last year and did not prevent Molo from representing Samoa during the Pacific nation’s season-ending tour of England.

Molo recently stopped turning up to Dragons training, despite not being injured. It prompted the club to issue a show-cause notice, which was the focus of discussions when Molo fronted the board, flanked by his manager and a representative of the players’ association.

The parties were unable to arrive at a solution and the official line is that Molo, who switched agents since signing the contract extension, is on leave.

“We addressed the issue the club thought they had, and we’re working through it,” said his new manager, Wayde Rushton.

Asked if his client wanted out of the club, Rushton replied: “Yes. He has already asked for a release, which has been denied.”

Team Molo insists there have been no discussions with rival clubs over a landing spot should a release from the Dragons (and his deal of approximately $550,000 a season) be secured.


It was last year but then continued training this pre-season. I don't understand...
We are trying to make an overpaid, overrated player who wants out again.
 

Runner

SGI Junior League
You have to read between the lines.
Molo has a new manager who will not earn a cent from Molo for 2 years.
Molo can not sign or ask for a release of a contract for 3 months after changing managers.
He is as good as gone.
Doesn’t really sound like mental health issues?
 

RedVictory

SGI Jersey Flegg
You have to read between the lines.
Molo has a new manager who will not earn a cent from Molo for 2 years.
Molo can not sign or ask for a release of a contract for 3 months after changing managers.
He is as good as gone.
Typical greedy player manager BS.
 
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Dave03

SGI Jersey Flegg
You have to read between the lines.
Molo has a new manager who will not earn a cent from Molo for 2 years.
Molo can not sign or ask for a release of a contract for 3 months after changing managers.
He is as good as gone.

Damn, the timing sucks for us. I can't believe someone will pay more for him than us. Maybe knights or eels since they've lost fwds? We shouldn't release him unless we have another player replacing him. Does the club want to deal with the media circus associated if we force Frank to stay?
 
My 2 cents worth. If a player insists that he can no longer perform to his optimum ability because of an issue or issues that affects his ability to do so then if it is not detrimental to the team or club cut him loose. In my personal experiences you made a genuine effort as the coach representing the club to resolve the identified issues in good faith . If they could not be resolved then what choices do you have? Keep the player who would intentionally or not interfere with the team or show him the door. Either way you have to be comfortable in what decision is ultimately reached.
 

Just a Mug Fan

SGI NSW Cup
The boys had a big training session yesterday, they have upped the tempo and changed from regular training days to minus 5 count down.

I can't see Frank returning, we pushed him and asked more from him and he didn't like it end of story.
Whether he is using it as an excuse to get out or has something lined up time will tell.
 

Edward

SGI Jersey Flegg
The boys had a big training session yesterday, they have upped the tempo and changed from regular training days to minus 5 count down.

I can't see Frank returning, we pushed him and asked more from him and he didn't like it end of story.
Whether he is using it as an excuse to get out or has something lined up time will tell.
What does "minus 5 count down" mean?
 
The boys had a big training session yesterday, they have upped the tempo and changed from regular training days to minus 5 count down.

I can't see Frank returning, we pushed him and asked more from him and he didn't like it end of story.
Whether he is using it as an excuse to get out or has something lined up time will tell.
Good to see the new captain Gutho sitting on the hill with his little fella watching the juniors. I doubt we would have seen that in the last 3 yrs. Changing culture thats a good step forward
 

Chris M

SGI NSW Cup
Are the Dragons and Sea Eagles going to have their hit out this weekend? In the pack going with Gular, Blocka, JDB. I presume they will be 3 of the first choice 4 props. Not the best but without Frank Molo, might be an improvement.
 

Mailroomsgi

SGI Jersey Flegg
Are the Dragons and Sea Eagles going to have their hit out this weekend? In the pack going with Gular, Blocka, JDB. I presume they will be 3 of the first choice 4 props. Not the best but without Frank Molo, might be an improvement.
It’s tomorrow, hopefully lawrie barely plays in all honesty. He’s not better than Guler,JDB,Sele,couchman x 2 and Eisenhuth + hopefully Loko by midseason is too good to leave out of first grade
 

Chris M

SGI NSW Cup
It’s tomorrow, hopefully lawrie barely plays in all honesty. He’s not better than Guler,JDB,Sele,couchman x 2 and Eisenhuth + hopefully Loko by midseason is too good to leave out of first grade
Might be right about Lawrie. I hope can bring a bit more to the team this year. But Stewart is also a prop, isn't he? I think he'll see a significant amount of first grade this year.
 

Red T

SGI Jersey Flegg
Maybe Molo was asked to lift the bar based on his average performances since he joined the Dragons…Let him leave but if he signs for another club within twelve months make him pay a release fee.
 
It will be interesting to see what team is selected in the pre season competition especially the Charity Shield game. I would envisage that the backs would be settled pending injury and a pecking order is already established. I'm looking forward to the forwards especially our young rising stars showing us what they have under the bonnet if given the opportunity to do so. Not long now.

I note that the betting gods now have us equal favourites to lose the most matches this season with the Raiders . We are favourites to collect our 1st wooden spoon as a joint venture.
 
What time is/was the game with Manly scheduled for?
Done and dusted from reports the boys went ok of course no score kept but im told Holmes went well and combined well in the backs, he scored a meat pie as did Feigai and Tuipulotu some of the young lads got a run including LPK, Latu, Stewart both the Couchmans. The game was in quarters, if a score was to be kept I'm told we would have got the 2 points. Most importantly the defensive structures and reads were 1st class by Gutherson. It should lead to a better defensive record this season.
 
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