Recruitment & Retention 2027

[RedV01]

Yeah mate not saying you in particular just seen it everywhere from dragons supporters saying we should sign him. Just shocks me.

Seems logical to look at it and speak with his manager. Rorters, Storm and Broncos are all said to be interested.

I hope they are more professional than you think

i know stats are not everythign and they dont account for speed .. but of the 3 in question JAC/Tu/Sloan this is their season last

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Now Sloan rounds 1-20 played two games from the bench for limited minutes which does impact the tale of the tape.

You can see a massive change in his running game post round 20 ...

Interesting is the missed tackle stats where Sloan is actually the best performing of the three though it doesnt take into account tackles where not in position to make the tackle at all ....

JAC/Sloan in a foot race - probs JAC but there isnt a lot in it. JAC at 31 is also not going to be faster/better next season.

I think in terms of running aggression Tu is the best of the three
I think in terms of finishing though, you are starting to edge towards Sloan and tackling also Sloan (which is something i never thought i would say)

Tu made the most errors, JAC the least .. Again though Sloan's error count post round 20 showed big imrpvement.


The reasons to look at JAC are based on his speed and perceived finishing ability but those are reasons you could lean towards Sloan.. the reasons to stay away are cultural and the last two clubs he has been at they have moved him on before the contract is up.

There are other rumours about him unsubstantiated but talked about in clubs he has been at that would make him persona non grata as well

So Sloan and Tu are better wingers than JAC?

 

[Eric]

Yeah mate not saying you in particular just seen it everywhere from dragons supporters saying we should sign him. Just shocks me.

If rumours are true about Bostock, everyone will immediately forget about it and go over to trying to get Bostock a year early.

 

[RufusRex]

Based on 2026 esp Sloan's last 7 games there is an argument to say they performed better.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Seems logical to look at it and speak with his manager. Rorters, Storm and Broncos are all said to be interested.

So Sloan and Tu are better wingers than JAC?

to me it's not about who is a better player, it's the overall package on field and off field too many red flags for the club to sign him and i can't see them doing that considering it was quashed after he got the boot from the dogs..

 

[Eric]

More noise about Campbell Graham being moved on by Souffs in order to accommodate Sam Walker.

 

[The Word]

At this stage of his career, JAC should be only a year by year contract. Good signing for 1 year at low cost imo. Don’t know why everyone keeps comparing with Tyrell, he’s gone ffs.

 

[Eric]

At this stage of his career, JAC should be only a year by year contract. Good signing for 1 year at low cost imo. Don’t know why everyone keeps comparing with Tyrell, he’s gone ffs.

Goog luck to Tyrell over there but honestly, with the young backs coming through the lower grades now, I can't see Tyrell ever being back in our jersey. Unless it's NSW Cup.

He was much better in the second half of the season but too little, too late. He finally worked out that if he runs hard into the defence he's less likely to get a big hit put on him.

 

[Justadragon]

i honestly think Holmes will have a big year better players around him now he will obviously work well with Drinkwater and i think Nikorima will create a lot of opportunities for him in attack.

Last year it felt the only player that unlocked Val in attack and gave him good ball into space was Leilua they linked well together even in 2025.

Its his defense that is a shocker, and sadly I dont think that will improve, I just hope it doesn't get worse. Who could forget when he was up against Mitchell now that was just embarrassing.