Morgan
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I think the club sees them as being able to play on an edge but being better middle forwards.
Recruitment and Retention for 2024
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Ryan
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If the Warriors are to let go of AFB, they want a like-for-like replacement. Hello Frances Molo. Could throw in Michael as well.
Morgan
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Would Frank need to agree to such a move?
Chris M
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Canterbury in box seat to sign Connor Tracey from Cronulla
Canterbury have edged ahead of St George Illawarra in the race for Connor Tracey as they continue to strengthen their squad for coach Cameron Ciraldo. Tracey has another year remaining on his deal at Cronulla but was given permission by the Sharks to explore his options on the open market.The Dragons were the first side to show an interest but it is understood that the Bulldogs have now entered the race for the versatile outside back, who made his debut at South Sydney four years ago.
Tracey spent time at centre and wing this season for the Sharks before finding a home at fullback when Will Kennedy suffered an injury.
He was outstanding over the closing month of the season and his form piqued the interest of Cronulla’s rivals.
Let him go to the dogs. Saints have both Feagai's who will likely spend most of the year in the NSW Cup. And one of Suli or Tamale.
RedV01
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Paul Turner as well. And Jack Bird would also fill in at centre if there was some kind of injury crisis.
RedV01
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Things have gone quiet on AFB. From this we can know one of two things to be true.
- He is in advanced negotiations with the Dragons for an immediate switch.
- He isn't.
GCRV
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Eric
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That's a sharp observation.
GCRV
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In all seriousness, getting AFB for next year would transform the Dragons from having perhaps the worst middle rotation to one of the best. The two Couchman's a year older, bigger and better, JDB, Lawrie and AFB.
Just need one more very good second rower and it's a gun forward pack. Hello Mr Shereb.
Chris M
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And allow Bird to come on after 20~30 minutes and be creative around the middle. Bit of footwork, ball playing and speed off the mark.
jodragon40
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Being reported up here that Hasler may make a play for the highly disgruntled and agitated Hunt. It's going to be another long season
DragonsTragic
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I heard a rumour a while back (before the Amone verdict) that a swap was still on the table - Hunt for Jayden Campbell and Moeaki Fotuaika. Maybe there was some truth to it?
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Eric
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Would it be such a bad thing? I'm no fan of Kyle Flanno at all. I'm furious they let Sullivan go and signed him. But if he can try to copy the way Adam Reynolds plays, who also has a nearly non existent running game, he might make a decent halfback. As for a 5/8......
RedVHeartbeat
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''Dearden’s arrival could possibly offset Dragons skipper Ben Hunt’s return to Queensland if he was granted an early release, but Flanagan believes the pair and son Kyle can co-exist at the club.“Ben would be that excited to have Tommy (Dearden) here at the club,” Flanagan said.
Please offset his return home in '25, pretty please.
Getting a bit sloppy our coach. I bet he would be excited as Tom can teach Hunt how to organize a back line.
Please offset his return home in '25, pretty please.
Getting a bit sloppy our coach. I bet he would be excited as Tom can teach Hunt how to organize a back line.
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RedVHeartbeat
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He is yours Dessie.
Chris M
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Why does "Kyle" keep being brought up in these conversations? The club and Flanno himself are on record saying he was brought in to play hooker.
Chris M
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I'm all for him being shown the door if we have a replacement. But as far as I can see, we don't.
RedVHeartbeat
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Sure you have the correct player mate.
RedVHeartbeat
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It is Deardren who is understudy to Reynolds? I think Flanagan is flogging a dead horse with his son. Still the kid appears keen as mustard to prove all us fans wrong.
Chris M
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He's very bad starting in the forwards but yeah, 100% I think he has better footwork than the average middle forward. He's played a lot of 5/8 so he has some ball playing skills. And he's played a lot of centre so even by Dragons standards of recent years, he has a bit of speed.