Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:26 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

With Martin, Ward and Mellor (and Merrin for a while), we have a pretty senior and decent back row in theory.

I do like Trout but then we also have Walters, Gibbons, Edwards and others coming up through the system.

I guess the club must know what its doing.

I agree I think the club knows
what they are doing and as you say in those three we have potentially a back row for a few years.From what I've been told the coaching team see Walters as a player who is also going to make that step up.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:45 pm  

fanstanningley wrote:

I agree I think the club knows
what they are doing and as you say in those three we have potentially a back row for a few years.From what I've been told the coaching team see Walters as a player who is also going to make that step up.

Am not as convinced the club knows best based on the last few years, considering we spent over cap too! But this is a sensible deal as we’re desperate for a good hooker.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:33 am  

Latest on the Merrin Saga...

The Age wrote:

Dragons launch fresh bid to bring Merrin home.

Trent Merrin could make a shock return to St George Illawarra next season as part of a three-way player transfer.

The Dragons are again in negotiations with Merrin about a potential homecoming, just weeks after Leeds publicly stated he would be remaining at the English club.

Trent Merrin could be back in the Red V again after he left the club following the 2015 season.

Merrin is one of several options the Red V is considering to bolster its pack, although the Rhinos would only consider releasing the former NSW and Australian back-rower if they are successful in securing the signature of Cronulla prop Matt Prior.

Should that occur and Merrin return to his junior club, the joint-venture outfit is prepared to release Luciano Leilua to take up a three-year deal with Wests Tigers.

The Dragons are hopeful they will have Jack de Belin at their disposal next year, although his playing future is contingent on the outcome of his rape case, which will be heard prior to the start of the season.

Merrin is only one season into a lucrative four-year deal with Leeds, but the Super League outfit is considering letting him go on compassionate grounds. The 30-year-old, who was named Rhinos skipper midway through the season, is expecting his first child with partner Jessica and hopes to be closer to their support networks in Australia. The former Panther would need to take a considerable pay cut in order to return to St George Illawarra.

The Rhinos had recently given Merrin permission to explore his NRL options, but declared last month he would remain with the English outfit after those initial discussions came to nought. However, the Herald can reveal the Dragons are back in the mix, although the deal isn’t yet done and the club is still considering other players. St George Illawarra was hopeful of securing the services of Cronulla’s Kurt Capewell, but he opted to commit to the Panthers.

Dragons players said they would welcome him back into the side if a homecoming could be negotiated.

"I think that'd be great for the club if there's a spot for him," said captaincy candidate Cameron McInness when informed of the prospect. "I never got to meet him, like I played against him. But from what I hear from the boys he is a great fella, first and foremost, and he loves the club as well, he loves the Dragons.

''He actually has a house down near where I live near Shellharbour so I know he's big in the area, and I'm sure you know he would want to come back and win.

Trent Merrin joined the Leeds Rhinos for the 2019 Super League season

"Which is great as well, so yeah, if that's the case, if there's a spot for him then it would be great having back obviously, former rep player that would be good."

Recent Dragons addition Issac Luke, drafted in to bolster the club’s depth at hooker, believes Merrin could potentially play a role depending on de Belin’s future.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:01 am  

FGB wrote:

Latest on the Merrin Saga...

Id be asking for a big fee for him now if I was the club.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:15 am  

I have said this loads now, I hate the way the Aussies do this. He has committed now after we gave him the chance, so at any point he goes now we should command a huge fee because at the end of the day who are we going to target? He is our Captain, the gel that holds things together so why should we just release him now. I damn well hope this is all bulls**t.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:16 am  

Maybe the supposed in the know tale about him going home was true after all. Believe it or not, I’ve got better things to do than make rumours up on here. If he’s going then go, getting boring all this now.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:27 am  

Swoggy Loiner wrote:

Maybe the supposed in the know tale about him going home was true after all. Believe it or not, I’ve got better things to do than make rumours up on here. If he’s going then go, getting boring all this now.

No probs with your post bud. That's what this forum is for. A lot of stories are rumours and often theres no smoke without fire. Looking at their social media Trent and his mrs seem settled but obviously that can change. It all needs a line drawn under this very quickly. Aussie media are a disgrace though

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:29 am  

If Trent did go now however it would be extremely poor on his part and Leeds should make every penny they can from him

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:32 am  

I guess this is ultimately what happens when you sign a player that never really wanted to come.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:35 am  

Like I say mate, I really hope it’s wrong, but my pal was convinced, and he’s not even into RL. After the Seggy incident, I don’t trust any of the overseas players not to pull that stunt anymore.
I certainly wouldn’t be releasing him until a huge offer comes in as way of compensation. Knowing the club these days though, we’ll probably let him go for nothing.