Front Office

[Morgan]

We have 27 contracted including Amone who won't be playing so we should get some salary relief, how much who knows so we have 1.5m to spend on 3 spots. If we could only snaffle two more decent props and a speedy back but I'm not sure anyone off contract would be interested in us

I think they are also planning to fill Ramsey's spot.

 

[GCRV]

And as far as I have seen/heard, there are still 5 top 30 spots up for grabs.

+ 2 development contracts. So 7 total if Amone and Ramsey are going to be replaced in the 30.

 

[Ryan]

Anyone know what's going on with the search for a new CEO? I heard David Gallops name mentioned. I hate how he punished Brett Stewart before he had his day in court. That is a crime in and of itself unless the player has admitted to his guilt. But he must have a lot of high up connections and is obviously a smart operator.

 

[Dave03]

What I want to know whether the rumours of Board allowing Hunt to negotiate early, without Flanno's involvement or acceptance are true? If so, there's a bit of disharmony between the two 'camps'.

 

[Chris M]

What I want to know whether the rumours of Board allowing Hunt to negotiate early, without Flanno's involvement or acceptance are true? If so, there's a bit of disharmony between the two 'camps'.

Where did you hear that? I think it's more likely Flanno has told Hunt he is free to go without telling the board. I don't think either is likely but that is more likely.

 

[Chris M]

This confirms it. There needs to be an intervention from the front office. It's understand able Flanno sees Kyle as a superstar and one of the best, if not the best player in the competition. That's why someone from above needs to intervene.

‘Frustrating’: Flanagan opens up on Ben Hunt’s ‘strange’ dig at Kyle... and Red V’s Clint Gutherson bid

‘Frustrating’: Flanagan opens up on Hunt’s ‘strange’ dig at Kyle... and Red V’s Gutho bid

www.foxsports.com.au

Around this time last year, Flanno started talking about how Lomax' stats placed him well down the order of the best centres. Well how about Kyle's stats there Shane? Across his entire career at all 4 clubs or just last year. Take your pick. Where do his stats place him among the best halfbacks or 5/8s?

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

DRAGONS CEO HIT LIST

Brent Read

St George Illawarra chair Andrew Lancaster has cast the net far and wide as he sizes up potential candidates to take over as the Dragons’ chief executive next year.

Newcastle head of football Peter Parr was spoken to early in the process but Sunday Sesh understands he is among a host of potential candidates Lancaster has talked to as he finalises options to replace Ryan Webb when he leaves in coming months.

It is understood former Sydney Roosters and South Sydney chief executive John Lee, now involved with the Queensland government, has been identified as a potential contender for the post, along with Supercars chief operating officer Tim Watsford, a former employee of the NRL.

Tristan Hay, highly respected in rugby league circles for his work at the NRL both as an employee and a consultant, has been sounded out, along with another former NRL executive, Jonnie Stewart.

Hay, who has been helping Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga at the Pacific Championships, commands immense respect at Rugby League Central and was brought in last year by NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo to help the game prepare for Las Vegas.

Likewise, Stewart was well regarded at Rugby League Central but left to pursue business interests in the private sphere. Of late, he has been helping Western Australia in its bid to win an NRL licence.

Former St George Illawarra halfback Matt Rodwell is also in contention, having gone close to landing the job last time it was available. The Dragons are expected to form a shortlist for the position next month.