Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Canadian Club]

Corey Allan???

Am I being pranked?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Corey Allan???

Am I being pranked?

If he is medically fine & has the desire and character that Benji wants, why not for a low salary depth roster spot?

Happy to hear other suggestions for an NRL experienced depth centre (able to play right side) who is available plus <$200k

Hiroti & Burns have extended at their clubs, either would have been good.

 

[Canadian Club]

If he is medically fine & has the desire and character that Benji wants, why not for a low salary depth roster spot?

Happy to hear other suggestions for an NRL experienced depth centre (able to play right side) who is available plus <$200k

Hiroti & Burns have extended at their clubs, either would have been good.

Absolute waste of a roster spot imo. I'd rather have Mapaplangi, Tui'tupou and Tavana on NSW Cup/Dev deals than waste a top 30 spot on Corey Allan... Seriously, the guy is only making the Dragons side due to injuries.

Skelton, May, To'a and Turuva with Makasini, Laulilii, Mapapalangi, Tui'tupou and Tavana to cover our wing and centre spots is good enough for me. Need the top 30 spots used elsewhere in the team.

 

[Snidest 0]

Aaron Schoupp has mainly played as a right centre.

He's mainly played lowers grades....

 

[1eyedmel]

If he is medically fine & has the desire and character that Benji wants, why not for a low salary depth roster spot?

Happy to hear other suggestions for an NRL experienced depth centre (able to play right side) who is available plus <$200k

Hiroti & Burns have extended at their clubs, either would have been good.

I want Paul Allomotti.

 

[weststigerman]

Allan would be a great pickup put him at fullback in Reggie's kicks goals and can cover wing and centre

Dunno about that. Injury prone and Dragons fans talk about him like we talk about Naden.

Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think AJ Kepaoa is a better option.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Absolute waste of a roster spot imo. I'd rather have Mapaplangi, Tui'tupou and Tavana on NSW Cup/Dev deals than waste a top 30 spot on Corey Allan... Seriously, the guy is only making the Dragons side due to injuries.

Skelton, May, To'a and Turuva with Makasini, Laulilii, Mapapalangi, Tui'tupou and Tavana to cover our wing and centre spots is good enough for me. Need the top 30 spots used elsewhere in the team.

I’d do both. Have Mapalangi, Tavana & Tui’tupou on T&Ts plus just think we need a ready-made NRL depth centre if May and/or To’a go down.

Look at the value that Marion Seve, Delouise Hoeter, Mawene Hiroti, Max Feagai etc, these types provide when called upon 3 or 4 times a season.

Maybe AD will be this player, maybe Bird will be trained at centre in the pre-season or maybe Naden will be extended. But if not, Corey Allen come on down lol

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I want Paul Allomotti.

Think his price will be too high & still under contract but would be good.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Dunno about that. Injury prone and Dragons fans talk about him like we talk about Naden.

Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think AJ Kepaoa is a better option.

Off to Newcastle.

 

[Snidest 0]

Yep. Another in a long line of ego plays.

Salty [This word has been automatically removed] comment Stevo!

 

[weststigerman]

Off to Newcastle.

I’d hold off then. Sign a prop and leave a spot open for an outside back when they fall from a tree.

 

[Camel2281]

Grant Anderson from Melbourne is heading to the Broncos. That leaves at least one of Shibusaki, Arthurs, Mariner on the outer. That's where I would be trying to sign a back. Way better than Corey Allen

 

[stephen]

Salty [This word has been automatically removed] comment Stevo!

Yes, I agree. Some truth to it, though, Unfortunately.

 

[Odessa]

Grant Anderson from Melbourne is heading to the Broncos. That leaves at least one of Shibusaki, Arthurs, Mariner on the outer. That's where I would be trying to sign a back. Way better than Corey Allen

Talking about a guy who could fill in 6 a games a year low $$$ don't think any of the Broncos would want low $$$ to play for the Tigers

 

[Leica_Tiger]

In terms of filling obvious gaps in our Roster should we be shopping in the outside backs bargain bin when a starting Middle and/or Lock seems the more pressing issue

 

[Canadian Club]

I’d do both. Have Mapalangi, Tavana & Tui’tupou on T&Ts plus just think we need a ready-made NRL depth centre if May and/or To’a go down.

Look at the value that Marion Seve, Delouise Hoeter, Mawene Hiroti, Max Feagai etc, these types provide when called upon 3 or 4 times a season.

Maybe AD will be this player, maybe Bird will be trained at centre in the pre-season or maybe Naden will be extended. But if not, Corey Allen come on down lol

It's a 30 man squad with a salary cap, you can't have 3-4 back ups for each singular position its not plausible. Most those guys (except Hoeter who has only played 2 games in 3 years) are first man up for their squads in the outside back positions. I couldn't think of a bigger waste of a top 30 spot than Corey Allan...

Worst case scenario where both To'a and May went down, you have Makasini to go straight in and Laulilii (at either centre, or to wing with Turuva moving to centre). We are way better off playing and developing the young guys for a few games than Corey Allan. Corey Allan does nothing for the development of the squad and the young guys. Could you imagine the uproar on this forum if a young gun left because they were stuck behind Corey bloody Allan.

Beyond that, and somehow 3 go down, you have guys like Mapalangi and Tui'tupou who are capable enough and have First grade experience to cover a couple games. A guy like Allan does nothing at all. Mapalangi and Tui'tupou offer just as much, while on lower salaries and complimenting the development of the young guys.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

It's a 30 man squad with a salary cap, you can't have 3-4 back ups for each singular position its not plausible. Most those guys (except Hoeter who has only played 2 games in 3 years) are first man up for their squads in the outside back positions. I couldn't think of a bigger waste of a top 30 spot than Corey Allan...

Worst case scenario where both To'a and May went down, you have Makasini to go straight in and Laulilii (at either centre, or to wing with Turuva moving to centre). We are way better off playing and developing the young guys for a few games than Corey Allan. Corey Allan does nothing for the development of the squad and the young guys. Could you imagine the uproar on this forum if a young gun left because they were stuck behind Corey bloody Allan.

Beyond that, and somehow 3 go down, you have guys like Mapalangi and Tui'tupou who are capable enough and have First grade experience to cover a couple games. A guy like Allan does nothing at all. Mapalangi and Tui'tupou offer just as much, while on lower salaries and complimenting the development of the young guys.

Agree to disagree. It’s all opinion based anyway CC. You and I both have no idea what Allan could offer a young backline.

I just think a player of his experience who is both solid in defence and attack can be a valuable squad member. I’ll leave it at that.