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Liverbird with Phins up

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I guess Hunt is putting it out there himself as his time is coming to an end and he wants to win a premiership. I just don't know where he would fit into our team. He's not replacing Katoa. I guess he could split 80min with JMK but would he be content with that? Would JMK be content with that?
Agreed. Just playing devils advocate.

If I am honest, I would love a young gun to partner Katoa at 5/8th. No idea who that is. If only I could see Mr.c's posts, because I am sure he would have the answers.
 

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Agreed. Just playing devils advocate.

If I am honest, I would love a young gun to partner Katoa at 5/8th. No idea who that is. If only I could see Mr.c's posts, because I am sure he would have the answers.
He's been posting again recently. Says Hunt is being chased to play 5/8, Niko on the bench. Not sure about that. Why would the club sign someone his age to lay 5/8 when he has never played there before? Unless it was for very little money. Then it might be worth taking a punt because he could always swap with Niko on the bench but Hunt won't come for very little money.
 

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All I can say is that the article came from Carayannis, who as I said, is a dragon's fan, and his mail out of there seems good.

It is either that the Dolphins have shown interest, or that Carayannis has been used or was willing to write the article to drum up interest, because the Dragons would like to offload Hunt and his massively overpriced contract to get someone else in (Gutho as I mentioned before).
 

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I suspect the reason they didn't play ball with Brisbane last year, was because it was Flanno's first year at coach and they had no plan b at 7. And had they let him go, and finished last, the fans would have burnt Kogarah down.
 

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just seems odd they couldnt get stefano across line at dragons and are struggling to get other props which would suggest to me they need more cap space especially getting val which wouldnt been cheap , and still looking at props
 

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just seems odd they couldnt get stefano across line at dragons and are struggling to get other props which would suggest to me they need more cap space especially getting val which wouldnt been cheap , and still looking at props
Same as us, they pulled out of the race to sign him very early.
 

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I suspect the reason they didn't play ball with Brisbane last year, was because it was Flanno's first year at coach and they had no plan b at 7. And had they let him go, and finished last, the fans would have burnt Kogarah down.
This is Flanno's first year at the Dragons.
 

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All I can say is that the article came from Carayannis, who as I said, is a dragon's fan, and his mail out of there seems good.

It is either that the Dolphins have shown interest, or that Carayannis has been used or was willing to write the article to drum up interest, because the Dragons would like to offload Hunt and his massively overpriced contract to get someone else in (Gutho as I mentioned before).
Had a look at their forum. They say the story about chasing Gutherson is complete BS. Made up in the media simply to give them something to talk about.

Either way, as for Hunt, he's one of the best hookers in the competition. If he plays for 50-60min max, he's probably the best. But I think we are fine with JMK unless Hunt is coming for whatever the Dragons are willing to pay him and a minimum wage.
 

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This is Flanno's first year at the Dragons.
Yeah that reads wrong, I missed a few commas.

Flanno was talking to hunt, while Ryan carr was interim.

This year is his first, and he wanted him here for it.

However he spoke to him last year during origin to convince him to stay.

Was a weird situation
 

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Had a look at their forum. They say the story about chasing Gutherson is complete BS. Made up in the media simply to give them something to talk about.

Either way, as for Hunt, he's one of the best hookers in the competition. If he plays for 50-60min max, he's probably the best. But I think we are fine with JMK unless Hunt is coming for whatever the Dragons are willing to pay him and a minimum wage.
You need to look at Jubilee Ave.

Which you won’t be able to. It’s a closed forum.

If they were to read this, they would probably know who I am. And may not like me passing on info.

However, you could well be right.
 

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You need to look at Jubilee Ave.

Which you won’t be able to. It’s a closed forum.

If they were to read this, they would probably know who I am. And may not like me passing on info.

However, you could well be right.
A closed forum? Seriously? Dragons fans are lame. Present company excluded(y).
 

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A closed forum? Seriously? Dragons fans are lame. Present company excluded(y).
I am a Dolphin, no longer a Dragon. I had supported them since the 70's, and no longer support them for every strong reasons. One of those is that they are no longer St George. In my opinion they are more steeler then dragon. Its not longer my club, it's a merged piece of crap. I have been in morten bay for 3 years, and when the Dolphins started I pretty much started my life here, so I jumped on day 1.

They made it a closed forum due to some of the poster on there. It was est in 1999 I think then merged with LU, where it became a closed forum on its own.

I just had a quick look. A lot are saying its bullshit on there too. However, the undertone of that sentiment is more to do with that they hope its bullshit, as not many want Gutho at the club. Thats just my opinion though.
 

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I am a Dolphin, no longer a Dragon. I had supported them since the 70's, and no longer support them for every strong reasons. One of those is that they are no longer St George. In my opinion they are more steeler then dragon. Its not longer my club, it's a merged piece of crap. I have been in morten bay for 3 years, and when the Dolphins started I pretty much started my life here, so I jumped on day 1.

They made it a closed forum due to some of the poster on there. It was est in 1999 I think then merged with LU, where it became a closed forum on its own.

I just had a quick look. A lot are saying its bullshit on there too. However, the undertone of that sentiment is more to do with that they hope its bullshit, as not many want Gutho at the club. Thats just my opinion though.
knowing who supports gutho at eels theres no way they will want him to go but i can tell you Isaiah Iongi will be there futture fullback sounds like its pretty much done
 

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knowing who supports gutho at eels theres no way they will want him to go but i can tell you Isaiah Iongi will be there futture fullback sounds like its pretty much done
I bet if another club was willing to pick up most of his salary, they'd (Parra) would love to get rid of Gutherson.
 

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I bet if another club was willing to pick up most of his salary, they'd (Parra) would love to get rid of Gutherson.
think its more dealing with his agent sam is just bout as not liked as issac moses


very really a meeting will go bye that he dont loose his shit notice he hasnt got many players there at dragons so obviously looking for new fights

hes loose unit thank christ hes doesent have any of ours as way he handled milf was bad enough
 
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