What's J.Idris been up to ???
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AyiosYiorgos
, May 01 2014 05:02 AM
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Posted 01 June 2014 - 10:04 PM
As the silly season begins to find a new dragons coach, yet another name has emerged to throw into the hat as potential coach for the Dragons in 2015 and beyond,.Now former Illawarra and dragons Stalwart Tony Smith has poped up as a contender.
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Posted 03 June 2014 - 07:55 AM
Parramatta cult hero Semi Radradra has secured the future of his Fijian family by signing a lucrative four year deal with the Eels.
Radradra came to the Eels as an unknown on a small contract but became an overnight sensation with a barnstorming start to 2014.
Several rival clubs and rugby union were chasing the giant Fijian but he was keen to remain an Eel.
“Semi is very much about loyalty,” his manager George Christodoulou tells RLW.
“The Eels took a punt on him and he was keen to repay that faith.
“He is happy at the club and the money isn’t bad… it helps secure the future of his family back home in Fiji.”
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Posted 06 June 2014 - 04:04 AM
got this from another site, makes you wonder...
If your fairdinkum the comparison would be with the Roosters:
a) They have no local junior development
They dont represent a rugby league area
c) The locals dont follow the game and couldnt give a damn about rugby league
d) They have very few fans
e) As reigning premiers and having recruited SBW their attendences are still very poor this year
Yet with all of these hindrances:
1) They are reigning NRL and World Champions
2) Managed to make 6 grandfinals since 2000
3) They recruit star player after star player
4) They always manage to assemble one of the strongest NRL squads
5) They lure star players from rival clubs and codes
6) They have managed to add State of Origin representative Blake Ferguson to what is already the most talented backline in the competition (they have managed to do this while he was convicted guilty in court of indecent assault of an innocent women only in Febuary this year - yet other players like Sandor Earl get a minimum of 2 years out of the game for using an unproven peptide)
7) They get their WCC to be played at their home ground
8) They manage to continue to employ Peter O'Sullivan (the best NRL talent scout) without any inteference from the NRL even though he was heavily implicated in the Storms cap cheating. They took a highly sought after junior in Hastings with ease
9) They get positive media coverage even though they have produced some horrendous headlines in the game in recent years (eg the final game fix vs Cowboys in 2009, Nate Myles public defacation, Setimata Sa, BJ Leluia)
10) They are able to sign star players to lower salaries than most other clubs (Look at SBWs current salary)
11) The winner of their Rookie of the Year award wins a $20k trip around the world (Tuivasa Sheck won it before 2013) and this gift is salary cap exempt - yet other clubs like souths had the Armani uniforms given to their players to wear to and from the stadium count towards the cap
Proffesionalism
The Roosters are the club to be compared against for continued success. Traditional football clubs like Parramatta, Canterbury, Manly, Souths are basket cases either on or off the field
a) They have no local junior development
They dont represent a rugby league areac) The locals dont follow the game and couldnt give a damn about rugby league
d) They have very few fans
e) As reigning premiers and having recruited SBW their attendences are still very poor this year
Yet with all of these hindrances:
1) They are reigning NRL and World Champions
2) Managed to make 6 grandfinals since 2000
3) They recruit star player after star player
4) They always manage to assemble one of the strongest NRL squads
5) They lure star players from rival clubs and codes
6) They have managed to add State of Origin representative Blake Ferguson to what is already the most talented backline in the competition (they have managed to do this while he was convicted guilty in court of indecent assault of an innocent women only in Febuary this year - yet other players like Sandor Earl get a minimum of 2 years out of the game for using an unproven peptide)
7) They get their WCC to be played at their home ground
8) They manage to continue to employ Peter O'Sullivan (the best NRL talent scout) without any inteference from the NRL even though he was heavily implicated in the Storms cap cheating. They took a highly sought after junior in Hastings with ease
9) They get positive media coverage even though they have produced some horrendous headlines in the game in recent years (eg the final game fix vs Cowboys in 2009, Nate Myles public defacation, Setimata Sa, BJ Leluia)
10) They are able to sign star players to lower salaries than most other clubs (Look at SBWs current salary)
11) The winner of their Rookie of the Year award wins a $20k trip around the world (Tuivasa Sheck won it before 2013) and this gift is salary cap exempt - yet other clubs like souths had the Armani uniforms given to their players to wear to and from the stadium count towards the cap
Proffesionalism
The Roosters are the club to be compared against for continued success. Traditional football clubs like Parramatta, Canterbury, Manly, Souths are basket cases either on or off the field
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Posted 10 June 2014 - 01:59 AM
The St George Illawarra Dragons have approved a formal release request from Sam Williams and his Management to enable Sam to take up an opportunity in the UK Super League effective immediately.
"The Club had made the decision that we were not going to take up the option on Sam’s contract for next year and advised Sam and his management accordingly and at the same time, we indicated that we were not looking to limit his potential to advance his career,” said Dragons Recruitment Manager Ben Haran.
“An offer for the balance of the season from the Catalan Dragons presented itself to Sam and out of respect to Sam, the Club did not wish to stand in the way of this opportunity to play in the UK Super League each week.
"Sam is a good person, he has been great for our Club in his short time and we wish him all the best for his future and career."
