Recruitment and Retention for 2026
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Mailroomsgi
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Young leaving would be a blessing in disguise mate, Carr is good at what he does though. That’ll be hard to replace considering what he’s done with the tools he had
RedVHeartbeat
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Anderson buy Davvy Moale. Great work ethic on and off the field. The big dude may develop into the enforcer we need.
RedVHeartbeat
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One more year mentoring those kids. And they couldnt give him that. Am still pissed off and ropable.
Understandable, but what’s done is done. Time to move on. He fits the Frizell mould for me, will always be cheered on no matter what jersey he’s wearing.
RedVHeartbeat
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Could say same of Deano. Some blokes are natural tacklers, like he was, some arent. Unfortunately a good percentage of guys we have had here for past 5 yrs lack that natural defensive instinct while some others have been plain lazy. You can bet Deano tears whats left of his hair from the roots when he sees some of our abysmal middle and online defense. Having said that, was hoping Jack had've played out his career with us then stayed on as our defense coach.
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Eric
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There was a story around the middle of this season where apparently only a handful of old boys turned up for some reunion.And Soward left on bad terms as well, lets not all forget Craig Young
Mug Fan confirmed it was total BS. Only Sowie and Coops didn't turn up out of spite. Sowie is salty about failing as a coach. The club gave him every opportunity and when he gets over it and if he can swallow his pride, he'll come to thank the club for giving him a chance. Not sure what Coops problem is. Craig Young reached the end of his tenure. I believe they have no choice but to change every few years. It's club policy. As far as I know, Craig Young is still employed by the club.
TheRev
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Be surprised if Young wins the Newcastle gig.. but he is applying.. hoping there are 1-2 assistants Flanno has in mind.. that are available for 2026.
RedVHeartbeat
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I aint sure I'll be watching Jack in an Eels jumper instead of his beloved Red V. I see your point with Frizz. He was a good player, but not in Jacks class imho.
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RedVHeartbeat
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Not any more now the BOD have extended the current chair Andrew Lancaster for three more yrs.
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Justadragon
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If Young gets that gig, then I'd be getting Holbrook to the Dragons quick smart.
Mailroomsgi
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Holbrook won’t leave the roosters coaching setup unless it’s to become a head coach
TheRev
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If Young misses the Newcastle (and potentially Cowboys) gigs, which I think he will because he is so inexperienced.. maybe this is his chance to atleast go off and get some more experience elsewhere.. its probably a good indication he has some way to go to get to that point.. theyre saying Holbrook is favourite for Newcastle currently.
That said behind Holbrook and Hannay... there arent many coaches left in the market that arent very green (if we fast forward 12mths when the next coach sacking frenzy occurs).. apart from maybe a Willie Peters.. or Brad Arthur if indeed clubs want to give him another shot.
That said behind Holbrook and Hannay... there arent many coaches left in the market that arent very green (if we fast forward 12mths when the next coach sacking frenzy occurs).. apart from maybe a Willie Peters.. or Brad Arthur if indeed clubs want to give him another shot.
GCRV
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Didn't Cowboys confirm Payton is staying for at least one more year?
Dragon David
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Exactly Justa. The people running this joint venture club of ours don't appear to be ex-player friendly for some reason. Remember the Dragons 15 year anniversay of winning the 2010 Premiership and this was the result -And Soward left on bad terms as well, lets not all forget Craig Young
"The St. George Illawarra Dragons held a 15-year reunion for their 2010 premiership team on July 12, 2025, at Kogarah Oval, but the event was poorly attended, with only five premiership-winning players present. Players like Jamie Soward and Matt Cooper explained their absences due to lack of communication, other prior commitments, or perceived slights from the club. The low turnout was widely criticized, with some players and fans calling it an embarrassment for the club."
Sorry, Eric posted something similar above. Sorry mate!
You can’t punish Jack for the clubs doing. He didn’t walk, he was pushed. Still going to cheer him on for 2026
GCRV
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I know the name isn't very popular here for good reason but I thought Gordon Tallis is spot on when he suggested Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is overpaid. He didn't say that but said he's on A LOT (emphasis included) of money for a prop. I certainly hope the Dragons wouldn't offer more than 1 mil a season for him and for that, he'd be taking a pay cut to come.
RedVHeartbeat
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Seems he is the Knights front runner Jd.
RedVHeartbeat
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I have a gut feeling that with the dire predicament of the Titans and a new coach and Tino being a club leader that he will stay with the Titans to help rebuild them. He has also let his passion run free by blasting club management for playing its part in their present situation.
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RedVHeartbeat
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Punish Jack? You have the wrong end of the pineapple mate. My not being able to watch him in another jumper playing for another club because he is a Dragons legend, is what I am implying.