Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Merlot said:
Tyrell S is proof that you wont teach them to tackle if they just didn't feel like it
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The last two Dragons games I have watched, he has scored two scintillating tries through blinding pace. He took advantage of half chances and converted them into tries. The defence issue was also used when we had JAC at WTs. I think it is a pleasure to watch a player of his ability over the stereotypical winger - big, strong, makes yardage, good in the air but not overly quick.
 
magpies forever said:
Never thought id agree to Sloan but geez we need extra speed. Bula has not been a great threat with our current backline squad. I hope that some of our new signings can give him more opportunities to take up the attack.
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How much would you pay him he's on fullback money at the dragons they over paid for him before Flanno arrived

Him and Lomax both received massive amounts
 
It’s funny how we have kept Javon Andrew’s under wraps in reserve grade/ Flegg to develop his game but threw Big Mac to the wolves. I guess injuries may have forced their hand a tad, but I would be sending him back to Flegg and tell him to have some fun.
 
Odessa said:
How much would you pay him he's on fullback money at the dragons they over paid for him before Flanno arrived

Him and Lomax both received massive amounts
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I read the Dragons were not going to re-sign him. He is worth what the market is prepared to pay. Marshall imo has some pulling power when it comes to recruitment. It has the JAC scenario written all over it where if he heads to the Storm he will become a polished NRL player.
 
Tyrell Sloan will pick up a contract somewhere - a similar player to what Toa has been for us.
Both players that have a level of natural ability that fans from other clubs think will transform into something better at their own club because they are less triggered by their failings at the club they are at.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
I read the Dragons were not going to re-sign him. He is worth what the market is prepared to pay. Marshall imo has some pulling power when it comes to recruitment. It has the JAC scenario written all over it where if he heads to the Storm he will become a polished NRL player.
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At 84kg and 6"1', Sloane, while fast, is a liability in defence. He's not built low to the ground like some other lightweights.

Needs 10kg of muscle to match it physically at his height.
 
crazycat said:
no real IF with Averillo from what I can see.

Dunster/Tupou/Schuster... more iffy then service station Sushi.
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The game these days is becoming decided by speed ( play the ball, defensive line up and back, and of course backline speed making breaks and scoring tries) and relentlessly going after the weak link(s) in the opposition ..

I’ll leave it to everyone to make their own judgments on how we are placed in these areas
 
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Sloan is exactly the player we don’t need. If you complain about Bula or Toa and want Sloan I don’t know what to say. He’s got ability but zero desire.

Happy to watch our boys even while frustrating at times you can’t deny the effort. Haven’t seen that intent from us…ever! Sloan goes directly against this culture.

As for speed, Bula and Averillo are the real deal and May is no slouch. Doueihi also has some legs now that’s his knees are in good shape. Dunster also is pretty quick and Tupou also if we bring him back.
 
weststigers said:
At 84kg and 6"1', Sloane, while fast, is a liability in defence. He's not built low to the ground like some other lightweights.

Needs 10kg of muscle to match it physically at his height.
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That is definitely incorrect, he would be 94kgs or heavier without a doubt.
He is a far bigger run threat than either Bula or Turuva, but he is a problematic defender.
 
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