St George Illawarra Dragons 2024

[greeneyed]

St George Illawarra burning issues, finals drought set to continue

St George Illawarra are embarking on another long journey they hope will take them out of the mire and back into NRL finals contention.

BEST 17
1 Tyrell Sloan
2 Mathew Feagai
3 Moses Suli
4 Zac Lomax
5 Mikaele Ravalawa
6 Kyle Flanagan
7 Ben Hunt
8 Hame Sele
9 Jacob Liddle
10 Blake Lawrie
11 Ryan Couchman
12 Jaydn Su’A
13 Jack de Belin

14 Jack Bird
15 Toby Couchman
16 Francis Molo
17 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 80bf578fca

[-TW-]

Ronald Volkman failed his medical, had his contract torn up.

Dragons set to cut Ronald Volkman after failed medical, Corey Allan suffers ACL injury

Ronald Volkman’s time at the Dragons is all but over with revelations the half needs season ending shoulder surgery. Volkman only linked up with St George Illawarra this week however scans have revealed a pre-existing shoulder issue which will sideline him long-term. Meanwhile, fellow new recruit Corey Allan ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 02a148c04f

[LimeGreenMachine]

Reports of Volkmans contract been terminated due to a failed medical from a pre-existing injury.

Warriors officially released him so not sure what happens to him

[LimeGreenMachine]

And Corey Allan looks to have an ACL injury . There is a lack of Pep at the Dragons , maybe the Tide will turn

[zim]

You'd think a Flanagan coached side won't get the spoon, but it is looking juicy.

[-PJ-]

That’s a horrible squad.

[greeneyed]

Dragons predicted Round 1 team and 2024 overview

The Dragons finished 16th in 2023, but new coach Shane Flanagan is determined to avoid opting for short-term solutions and believes there is enough talent in the squad to rise from the NRL cellar next season.

Predicted Round 1 team
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Hame Sele
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Dan Russell
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Jack de Belin

14. Jack Bird
15. Toby Couchman
16. Francis Molo
17. Tom Eisenhuth

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/01/02/act ... -overview/

[President Clinton]

That’s a bad side at full strength. Can’t imagine what it will look like when injury / suspension strikes.

[LimeGreenMachine]

Dragons sign Raymond Faitala- Mariner immediately.

Dragons welcome Faitala-Mariner

The Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of Raymond Faitala-Mariner for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The 30-year-old joins the Red V effective immediately, bringing 114 games of first-grade experience across 10 seasons at the Warriors and Bulldogs as well as four Test appearances for Toa Samoa and New Zealand.

“Raymond is a veteran first-grader who will add some experience and grit to our forward pack,” said Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan.

Read more: https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2024/01 ... a-mariner/

[reptar]

I don’t think that improves the Dragons much.

[LimeGreenMachine]

Dragons have reportedly signed Christian Tuipulotu from Manly immediately .

Dragons land Manly winger in immediate switch on two year deal: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... dFGJVd6E18

[LimeGreenMachine]

Dragons have agreed to release Lomax at the end of the year. He would have had two years left on his contract.

Billy Slater hits Dragons with 'double standards' accusation as club tells Zac Lomax he can leave: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2024- ... 8d2b1d4247

[Botman]

Gee they really rolled over on that quickly.

A few days ago Flanno was saying he would release him for anything less than a top 3-4 player at a club.

Just goes to show how much the power balance has flipped. And as i like to remind people, the war on loyalty was started by the clubs. They just never envisaged a world in which the players held the power and were unafraid to wield it.

[bonehead]

where's lomax heading? eels?

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[LimeGreenMachine]

I think the Dragons have too much money tied up in him , therefore happy for him to walk. No payout .
They can now go into market and spend his 800k