Flanagan consolidated thread.

[Bob dog]

Aw yeah, prefer a young gun over a veteran, a rebuild should be looking at the future, not just next year.

 

[Shire Dog]

I wasn't complaining. You were saying we were going to sigh this and that, I said we were going to sign shit. I was wrong.

I think this is the second time you have mentioned being wrong recently.
Not that I’m keeping tabs or anything

 

[ElMagicElMasri]

Flanno & burton halves can win us a few comps

 

[Spoonman84]

Bulldogs confirm bid for under-fire Kyle Flanagan
Canterbury chief executive Andrew Hill has opened up about his club’s strong push to pinch star halfback Kyle Flanagan from the Sydney Roosters.
Flanagan, 22, is under contract at Bondi for next season but it is becoming increasingly likely he will be released to join the Bulldogs immediately.

It would be a stunning demise at the Roosters given Flanagan played in the club’s semi-final loss to Canberra last Saturday night.

Kyle Flanagan is wanted by the Bulldogs.
The Sydney Roosters won’t comment publicly but know of Canterbury’s interest and privately concede Flanagan may be moved on.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has an enormous opinion of rising young halfback Sam Walker, the son of former NRL star Ben, while Lachlan Lam would be another robust option to partner Luke Keary.

Canterbury had planned to negotiate with Flanagan – the son of former Sharks coach Shane - from November 1 given he was off contract after next season. Those talks may now be accelerated with Flanagan a huge chance of being a Bulldog in 2021.

“He is definitely a player we had earmarked to look at post November 1,” Hill said. “Clearly he is contracted to the Roosters for next year but we will monitor the situation.

“We are always interested in quality players when they come on the market and the position he plays is important to every team

“We thought, come November 1, he would be a player we’d be talking about. But it is something I need to discuss more when Trent (Barrett, new coach) gets here.

“We will have a fair bit of discussion internally. There is a lot of speculation but nothing more at the moment but he is definitely a player of interest.”

The Bulldogs could be favourites for Flanagan but other clubs are also certain to show interest. While he endured a mixed season, Flanagan did play the later part of the season with a shoulder injury.

Canterbury has already signed Blake Green for next season but that deal could fall through if the veteran playmaker decides to retire and accept a coaching role in Newcastle.

The Bulldogs’ existing halves include Green, Lachlan Lewis, Brendon Wakeham and Jake Averillo. Penrith gun Matt Burton is another player being targeted by the Bulldogs.

Burton is under contract for next season with Penrith officials hoping to extend his tenure at the club. He may however look at other options given Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai look set to be Penrith’s long-term starting halves.

The Bulldogs are aware of Flanagan’s ability and are also attracted to his amazing goalkicking. Canterbury hasn’t had a sharpshooter since Hazem El Masri retired.

Barrett has held internal discussions at Belmore about Flanagan, who only joined the Roosters this year after Cooper Cronk retired.

Flanagan started the season well with the Roosters but was dropped after round 12 for Lam before returning later in the season.

Barrett is desperate to overhaul Canterbury’s playing roster after the club’s wooden spoon finish this season.

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[Tassie Devil]

Aw yeah, prefer a young gun over a veteran, a rebuild should be looking at the future, not just next year.

This is true. Who would you partner him with?

 

[Phalangist]

Roosters don’t let talent go.

They can’t keep them all mate!
They do let talent go but all it means is they have better talent lined up.

roosters scraps walk straight into our side.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I think this is the second time you have mentioned being wrong recently.
Not that I’m keeping tabs or anything

I'm wrong a lot.

 

[GDR]

I think the cocks are being a bit tough on the kid.. its almost as though he is the scapegoat..

 

[Shire Dog]

Very true. Would be extremely smart of the club to sign up both of them immediately. Time will tell though but having Baz and his team in place already should provide that trust in the direction we're going in.

Also, neither of them should cost mega bucks I'd imagine. Would you bring in Marshall this year to help Flano a bit?

I wouldn’t be keen to spend dollars on BM for one year
Trent is the right man to mentor Flano and our other young halves.
Just my personal opinion

 

[Tassie Devil]

Bulldogs confirm bid for under-fire Kyle Flanagan
Canterbury chief executive Andrew Hill has opened up about his club’s strong push to pinch star halfback Kyle Flanagan from the Sydney Roosters.
Flanagan, 22, is under contract at Bondi for next season but it is becoming increasingly likely he will be released to join the Bulldogs immediately.

It would be a stunning demise at the Roosters given Flanagan played in the club’s semi-final loss to Canberra last Saturday night.

Kyle Flanagan is wanted by the Bulldogs.
The Sydney Roosters won’t comment publicly but know of Canterbury’s interest and privately concede Flanagan may be moved on.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has an enormous opinion of rising young halfback Sam Walker, the son of former NRL star Ben, while Lachlan Lam would be another robust option to partner Luke Keary.

Canterbury had planned to negotiate with Flanagan – the son of former Sharks coach Shane - from November 1 given he was off contract after next season. Those talks may now be accelerated with Flanagan a huge chance of being a Bulldog in 2021.

“He is definitely a player we had earmarked to look at post November 1,” Hill said. “Clearly he is contracted to the Roosters for next year but we will monitor the situation.

“We are always interested in quality players when they come on the market and the position he plays is important to every team

“We thought, come November 1, he would be a player we’d be talking about. But it is something I need to discuss more when Trent (Barrett, new coach) gets here.

“We will have a fair bit of discussion internally. There is a lot of speculation but nothing more at the moment but he is definitely a player of interest.”

The Bulldogs could be favourites for Flanagan but other clubs are also certain to show interest. While he endured a mixed season, Flanagan did play the later part of the season with a shoulder injury.

Canterbury has already signed Blake Green for next season but that deal could fall through if the veteran playmaker decides to retire and accept a coaching role in Newcastle.

The Bulldogs’ existing halves include Green, Lachlan Lewis, Brendon Wakeham and Jake Averillo. Penrith gun Matt Burton is another player being targeted by the Bulldogs.

Burton is under contract for next season with Penrith officials hoping to extend his tenure at the club. He may however look at other options given Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai look set to be Penrith’s long-term starting halves.

The Bulldogs are aware of Flanagan’s ability and are also attracted to his amazing goalkicking. Canterbury hasn’t had a sharpshooter since Hazem El Masri retired.

Barrett has held internal discussions at Belmore about Flanagan, who only joined the Roosters this year after Cooper Cronk retired.

Flanagan started the season well with the Roosters but was dropped after round 12 for Lam before returning later in the season.

Barrett is desperate to overhaul Canterbury’s playing roster after the club’s wooden spoon finish this season.

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WOW! Didn't expect that. Confirmation from the club. Interesting that we're making this public when all other contract discussions have seemingly been hush hush from the club.

 

[Tassie Devil]

I wouldn’t be keen to spend dollars on BM for one year
Trent is the right man to mentor Flano and our other young halves.
Just my personal opinion

No, see what you're saying. If we can get Flano for next year then it's a massive massive plus for the club. No one can deny that imo.

 

[Phalangist]

This is true. Who would you partner him with?

burton

 

[Cook]

Does this mean, potentially Snr Flannagan jumping on board as another assistant coach?? Gees be a good coaching structure then.

 

[LordSidious66]

I think the cocks are being a bit tough on the kid.. its almost as though he is the scapegoat..

That's what I have been saying man. The guy has just started and his paying the price for the whole team being cocky and arrogant thinking they would be heading for a threepeat and paying the price. What a way to stuff his confidence.

 

[Tassie Devil]

burton

IN '22. But next year? If you say Avrelio then we'd be a good chance of losing him in '22 and beyond.

 

[Phalangist]

The guy is a cat never runs the ball or takes the line on all he wants to do is kick it looks like burtons not coming here then

Why? Burton is a 6
Flanagan is a 7

 

[Shire Dog]

I'm wrong a lot.

Don’t worry we all are to be honest.
At the end of the day it’s just about a bunch of supporters wanting what is best for our great club.
Lets hope we see better days ahead.

 

[Phalangist]

IN '22. But next year? If you say Avrelio then we'd be a good chance of losing him in '22 and beyond.

avo could play fullback potentially or develop as a centre or even be that number 14 for a few years

 

[Chippytaka]

Has Hooper ever got a Bulldogs story right? He’s on a quick path to join the drunks in Rothfield and Kent

 

[Shire Dog]

No, see what you're saying. If we can get Flano for next year then it's a massive massive plus for the club. No one can deny that imo.

I watched Flano throughout all his junior years playing for Aquinas College.
Its a very strong school / club which has produced many good players.
He was a dominant & confident young kid
Let’s see what happens down the track, I’m keen