Recruitment and Retention for 2026

Ryan

SGI NSW Cup
Have to think Hannay as the titans coach would make Tino and JC feel a lot better about staying put.. assuming they haven't unofficially committed themselves elsewhere.

I still am very curious what they have in mind for JC.. 950k a season for their 3rd choice fullback.. it can only be for him to play 7, so im rly curious if Hannay is as passionate about him staying at that value.. I also cant believe how easily they can pay big dollars for guys like RCG and JC on top of guys like Tino/MoFo/AJ/Kini etc.. even excluding the 1mil for Fifita which assume will be gone.
I guess they will have JC play 5/8 and move on Brimson.
 

Dave03

SGI NSW Cup
I don't think we should rush to get a half until we've seen how Atko goes in that position, patience might be our best bet atm. Atko could kill it or be a bust in the halves (hope not), ditto with LKT. We've got Reed coming through who looks like a genuine halfback, it's natural for him unlike JC who imo is still learning that position & might be a trap right now at 900k. All this goes out the window if there's someone elite realistically available to us.

Imo nailing recruits for positions that we know we're lacking would be a good move this off-season. Imo a good winger, rep quality starting prop & potentially a fullback as Gutho replacement. Exciting times with all the youngsters coming through & good experienced players too. We've backed in the coach which provides stability for the team, got some experienced heads with recruitment & FO.

For the first time in a LONG time, I feel like we're planning for sustained long term success rather than just taking it year by year.
 

RedV01

SGI NSW Cup
So now the general consensus is to that Gutherson needs to go? At least from fullback. Gee that's rich. I was slammed for slamming his signing at the start of the year. Good player but too slow nowadays and only slowing more. Though he was better than I thought he would be. I always said he's a good player but not fast enough for a modern top line fullback. Though if Flanno went to the market for a few speedy outside backs rather than CT for example, that would have suited Guthersons game. Nothing wrong with CT. Outside speedy centres, he'd be really good.

LKT was a huge disappointment last game. 4 steps forward over the last weeks and 3 steps back last game.

Gutho needs to transition to a halfback like Ben Hornby did. The timing of his retirement would match Kade Reed ready to hopefully step into first grade. Though I don't know what the plan for Atkinson would be. Hasn't he played fullback a bit?
 

Edward

SGI NSW Cup
So now the general consensus is to that Gutherson needs to go? At least from fullback. Gee that's rich. I was slammed for slamming his signing at the start of the year. Good player but too slow nowadays and only slowing more. Though he was better than I thought he would be. I always said he's a good player but not fast enough for a modern top line fullback. Though if Flanno went to the market for a few speedy outside backs rather than CT for example, that would have suited Guthersons game. Nothing wrong with CT. Outside speedy centres, he'd be really good.

LKT was a huge disappointment last game. 4 steps forward over the last weeks and 3 steps back last game.

Gutho needs to transition to a halfback like Ben Hornby did. The timing of his retirement would match Kade Reed ready to hopefully step into first grade. Though I don't know what the plan for Atkinson would be. Hasn't he played fullback a bit?
Seems to be the case generally but I don't agree. He missed the tackle last week in a game that was already lost in a year already out of finals contention and suddenly he's got to go. Seems very harsh. Though if an upgrade was available, DA would be incompetent not to have a go.
 

Justadragon

SGI Jersey Flegg
So now the general consensus is to that Gutherson needs to go? At least from fullback. Gee that's rich. I was slammed for slamming his signing at the start of the year. Good player but too slow nowadays and only slowing more. Though he was better than I thought he would be. I always said he's a good player but not fast enough for a modern top line fullback. Though if Flanno went to the market for a few speedy outside backs rather than CT for example, that would have suited Guthersons game. Nothing wrong with CT. Outside speedy centres, he'd be really good.

LKT was a huge disappointment last game. 4 steps forward over the last weeks and 3 steps back last game.

Gutho needs to transition to a halfback like Ben Hornby did. The timing of his retirement would match Kade Reed ready to hopefully step into first grade. Though I don't know what the plan for Atkinson would be. Hasn't he played fullback a bit?
I assume Reed would be playing cup next year, maybe the odd game in firsts if there is an injury. I suppose its no use imagining how these players will go until they are actually in that position. I suppose the other side of the coin is these players have to be ready to play NRL especially physically, and not having the pressure of being the golden Saviour, aka bud Sulivan.
 

Justadragon

SGI Jersey Flegg
Watching that weasel Hunt on 100% footy saying how let down by the Dragons he felt. I can assure you Benny Boy, with the millions you took out of the club you didn't feel too let down then did you !!! And what did we get, years worth of being a ME player and not wanting to help the team out, dictating to coaches what position you are going to play, and then the best of all, declaring that you will be leaving the team whilst on state of origin. I'm so glad you never got to do a lap of honor, it would have been embarrassing for you. Enjoy jumping off your wallet and supporting that other flog Lomax who didn't want to play on the wing, but where is he playing now ?
 

Dragon David

SGI Jersey Flegg
Watching that weasel Hunt on 100% footy saying how let down by the Dragons he felt. I can assure you Benny Boy, with the millions you took out of the club you didn't feel too let down then did you !!! And what did we get, years worth of being a ME player and not wanting to help the team out, dictating to coaches what position you are going to play, and then the best of all, declaring that you will be leaving the team whilst on state of origin. I'm so glad you never got to do a lap of honor, it would have been embarrassing for you. Enjoy jumping off your wallet and supporting that other flog Lomax who didn't want to play on the wing, but where is he playing now ?
Right on Justa!
 

Dragons4me

SGI Junior League
I couldn't listen to it. I'm so over anything that comes out of his mouth. If he did say that he was let down by the lack of success at the Dragons, multiply that by 1000 Benny boy particularly about you and your time here.
You haven't exactly set the world on fire Benny boy, going by some Bronco's mates comments about you.
 
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