Rebuild at what cost?

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

If there were 2 players that id throw big money at, should they be free...Nathan Cleary and Isiah Yeo.

 

[Ned]

I'm not in any way, shape or form defending Anthony Seibold however, can you please explain to me how "saints won that deal" based on Flanagan's current tenure and performance so-far at the Dragons?

I admit that he has won a premiership (as has Des Hasler who is being lambasted by many), however, what is the fascination with us "losing" Flanagan as if it a catastrophic loss (independent of Anthony Seibold)?

I'm interested to read what it is that he "brings or possess" because I just can't see it.

There are plenty of players, plenty, past and present who do not "rate" him as a coach (along with some officials and advisors), as much as some in the media or fans do.

I have to agree, the dragons are much like us very inconsistent and around the same place on the ladder. I think we have better players though when at full strength where as they have more youngsters and "rebuilding" and don't seem to have the drama we have with our captain declare he's leaving etc. I think Flannigan has created more of a team in st george and that is the coaches role so all in all he's marginally better, but they're not far apart imo.

 

[CRPSI eagle]

If there were 2 players that id throw big money at, should they be free...Nathan Cleary and Isiah Yeo.

I disagree, they would be mentally tired and the desire the win another prem would have evaporated.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I disagree, they would be mentally tired and the desire the win another prem would have evaporated.

It's true, they had lightning in a bottle - a group of incredibly talented, tight knit guys who had their hearts broken in a GF loss and all channelled that into busting their arses for each other for the next four years straight. This year seems to be the first year that the dilution of their squad has finally broken the recipe. Luai and JFH were crucial parts of that, and Crichton before them.

 

[bringbackbeaver]

to be honest once the albatross contracts of DCE, Jake and Tom roll off we will be in a good position

we have too much talent currently in the team and coming through to do a full rebuild

Agree with this. We probably need a forward pack rebuild if anything. Starting with a top quality 9. And then a marquee prop or two

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Its really time to bring through a heap of unknown kids who are coming through the grades....regardless of whether they are good enough or not in the long run. Buy a bit of experience across the board and maybe 1 guy on decent coin.

 

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If we could pick up Reed Mahoney and say Moeaki Fotuaika from Titans, how do you pay for this…Turbo & Crooker retire/move on. Spine 1 Hoopa/Koula, 6 Brooks/Large, 7 Fogarty/Walsh, 9 Mahoney/Maaguati.