Recruitment and Retention 2028

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Saints11

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Eric said:
I think they are spreading these rumours among themselves for the possibility of him signing elsewhere so they can run headlines to the effect of:

Dragons debarcle as Bostock signs with rivals​


What I know is the following:
  • DA said we are done with recruiting for next season. I presume he meant big name recruits.
  • Bostock said he has no special desire to return. Or words to that end.
  • He gushes over Wayne Bennett. So much so if I was Bennett, I'd tell him to shut up cause it's embarrassing.
  • He specifically stated he hasn't made up his mind. He said the rumour he's definitely leaving the Dolphins is BS.
  • Ollie Burton is getting fast-tracked into the NRL. Or so it seems.
Of course I hope Bostock signs for us but I don't expect it.
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I believe they’ve entered the race for Sam Walker you’d think that’s their main priority
 
Zen

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Eric said:
I think Dean Young doesn't have the pulling power of Wayne Bennett. To state the obvious. So as of right now, I'd bet Bostock is going to Souffs. We can see Souffs aren't in a hurry to re-sign Mitchell, Wighton or Graham. You'd imagine old Wayne has something cooking.
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Uncle Wayne is about to turn 77. Besides we've got Nathan Fien now, not only is he an ex-Dolphins coach but he even uses Bennett quotes at training!
 
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Dragon David

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Eric said:
I think they are spreading these rumours among themselves for the possibility of him signing elsewhere so they can run headlines to the effect of:

Dragons debarcle as Bostock signs with rivals​


What I know is the following:
  • DA said we are done with recruiting for next season. I presume he meant big name recruits.
  • Bostock said he has no special desire to return. Or words to that end.
  • He gushes over Wayne Bennett. So much so if I was Bennett, I'd tell him to shut up cause it's embarrassing.
  • He specifically stated he hasn't made up his mind. He said the rumour he's definitely leaving the Dolphins is BS.
  • Ollie Burton is getting fast-tracked into the NRL. Or so it seems.
Of course I hope Bostock signs for us but I don't expect it.
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Good points Eric Eric
 
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Dragon David

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Zen said:
Uncle Wayne is about to turn 77. Besides we've got Nathan Fien now, not only is he an ex-Dolphins coach but he even uses Bennett quotes at training!
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Plus we have signed Nikorima and I hope that they got on with each other at the Dolphins.
We know that in 2028 most of all of Flanagans signings won't be at the club. Money gained should get us a good centre to partner Burton plus some upgrades and maybe another quick winger and prop. The guys we end up with won't be club hoppers under Anderson. My view.
 
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Eric said:
I think they are spreading these rumours among themselves for the possibility of him signing elsewhere so they can run headlines to the effect of:

Dragons debarcle as Bostock signs with rivals​


What I know is the following:
  • DA said we are done with recruiting for next season. I presume he meant big name recruits.
  • Bostock said he has no special desire to return. Or words to that end.
  • He gushes over Wayne Bennett. So much so if I was Bennett, I'd tell him to shut up cause it's embarrassing.
  • He specifically stated he hasn't made up his mind. He said the rumour he's definitely leaving the Dolphins is BS.
  • Ollie Burton is getting fast-tracked into the NRL. Or so it seems.
Of course I hope Bostock signs for us but I don't expect it.
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First point is irrelevant. Bostock would be for 2028. Taking the money Holmes is on now.
 
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Dragon David

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I am expecting several player signings to be announced on either this Friday or for sure on next Monday. The 10 business days cooling off period from 1/11/26 ends on this Friday. Whether or not we will have one or two signings I couldn't say, but definitely there will be signings happening. It will be interesting to see who will be going where!!
 
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I'm just banking on getting no one and hope our juniors can step up to the plate. There is just too much BS going around to make any sense out of who is going where. Its the same every year we get our hopes up then we get burnt. I'm happy with the recruiting we have had this year, considering we are the current wooden spooners, DA has done a great job. I realise we should be looking at 2028 but if Burton , Heideke, Reed and Hutchinson make it to the NRL consistently, then we are miles ahead
 
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Dragon David

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Redvdragons21 said:
Jack Bostock officially a dragon on Monday. 3 year deal 1 mill a season.
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You appear to be very positive about this R Redvdragons21. Somebody has told me that they have seen your post saying the same thing on another Forum. Maybe not that it is official on Monday but that he had already signed at least a week or so ago. Before I say anything further one way or the other, I'm going to wait for Monday's news.
 
TheRev

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1mill is a lot but from 2028 under new cap.. assuming no ratchet.. its a good deal.. maybe it has a ratchet though.. anyway lets to see some confirmation.. guy still hasnt been home in a month+
 
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TheRev said:
1mill is a lot but from 2028 under new cap.. assuming no ratchet.. its a good deal.. maybe it has a ratchet though.. anyway lets to see some confirmation.. guy still hasnt been home in a month+
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My Bro said that Redvdragons21 did say that Bostock was done and dusted on a 3 year deal @ $850,000-$900,000 per year, now its $1 million per year. What happened? Redvdragons21 started the rumour my Bro said about mid October and he is sticking firm now but changed the deal to a Million a year. I think it is suspicious but we will see.
 
Eric

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TheRev said:
1mill is a lot but from 2028 under new cap.. assuming no ratchet.. its a good deal.. maybe it has a ratchet though.. anyway lets to see some confirmation.. guy still hasnt been home in a month+
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It is a lot but when you consider Val is on over a mil, it seems much better.

But I'm with J Justadragon on this one. I'm banking on our young lower graders and anyone quality outside backs will just be a bonus but not counting on us getting any this off season.
 
Eric

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Dragon David said:
My Bro said that Redvdragons21 did say that Bostock was done and dusted on a 3 year deal @ $850,000-$900,000 per year, now its $1 million per year. What happened? Redvdragons21 started the rumour my Bro said about mid October and he is sticking firm now but changed the deal to a Million a year. I think it is suspicious but we will see.
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Throwing some red meat to the wolves.
 
TheRev

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Who knows the exact figure, again it will no doubt come back to the cap going up.. Val is on like 800k or something its not as bad as some believe.. but yeah its still a lot for someone not in form.

The thing is finding value for money is hard.. Bostock was bottom dollar value for money.. until he wasnt.. the dolphins just have too many in that boat.. too many elite backs.. but it is a problem you want to have at the same time.
 
TheRev

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TheRev said:
guy still hasnt been home in a month+
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Just to note I thought Jack was like overseas or atleast interstate.. but I remember now a lot of the games are local.. he was even at kogarah oval recently... + apparently spotted at Dragons HQ today.. I still find it hard to believe he would be sorting out contracts mid world cup.. but he can easily sign a piece of paper..
 
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