News Bulldogs-bound Lafai to become next Dragon to depart

[habs]

He was average with us and worse at the dragons. I’ll be laughing my ass off if this eventuates

 

[Alan79]

To be fair he was pretty good for us when he was here

He was good until his last season with us and he dropped right off. In a one year deal I have no issues. But hopefully it's not longer than that .

 

[Pity Fool]

You have got to be joking, we take Lafai back and lose CHN to the Roosters = going backwards in warp speed! You cant make this shit up ffs.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

You have got to be joking, we take Lafai back and lose CHN to the Roosters = going backwards in warp speed! You cant make this shit up ffs.

Who the fuck said chn was going roosters?

 

[bradyk]

Who the fuck said chn was going roosters?

He's not going to the Roosters. They have Cordner on one edge and Angus Crichton (in form) and Aubusson for the other edge. They also have Tupouniua and Butcher. There's nowhere for CHN to play.

 

[Blueandwhiteblood1968]

Tim Lafai is set for a Canterbury homecoming that could result in him playing against St George Illawarra next weekend.

Lafai is poised to become the latest Dragon to leave the club before his contract expires, following the likes of James Graham and Issac Luke in recent weeks. Winger Jason Saab has also been agitating for a release, while Tristan Sailor is frustrated by a lack of opportunities at the Red V
Lafai began his NRL career at the Bulldogs, where he made 74 first-grade appearances. The blue and whites are attempting to bolster their back line and are keen for him to join immediately. The deal is for the rest of 2020 with the potential for a longer arrangement if he settles in at Belmore.

If the Dragons can reach a termination settlement before Tuesday’s team lists are named, Lafai could face his former club in next Saturday’s clash between the sides at WIN Stadium.
The Bulldogs are also eyeing Canberra’s Nick Cotric for next year, and are hopeful of retaining off-contract stars Adam Elliott and Kieran Foran.
While all eyes are on David Fifita, as he weighs up whether to stay in Brisbane or accept a monster Gold Coast contract reportedly worth $1.25 million a year, there are other moves being made in the market.

Manly have re-signed playmaker Cade Cust on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old has been in Des Hasler’s 17 for the past three weeks and will again come off the bench in Sunday’s clash with the Dragons

The Red V continue to consider replacements for English international Graham, with Penrith’s Kaide Ellis on the shortlist.

Another Panther, Jed Cartwright, has signed a three-year deal to join South Sydney. The son of former representative player and NRL coach John Cartwright is expected to add to his sole NRL appearance when he shifts to Redfern next year.

Several clubs are keeping an eye on sacked Bulldog Corey Harawira-Naera. The New Zealand international is seeking leave to appeal his indefinite suspension following a preseason scandal in Port Macquarie. The Roosters and Tigers are monitoring the outcome closely in the belief he could provide good value if allowed to return to the NRL.

Lafai, Foran and Elliot, your fucking kidding me, so long board and Pay!!!

 

[TOTTO]

News just keeps getting depressing , im so over it lol.

 

[Bulldogs09]

oh fuck me. Deadset. This better be horse shit. Just like our team and management.

 

[GA45]

I can't be fucked right now. Case in point, Penrith give a debut to this Staines kid and he scores 4 tries. Why not try and take a chance on another player like him as opposed to an average player like Lafai?

I agree with your point but I doubt there is another player like Staines that his club will let go to the bulldogs.

You can’t just go to a player come to the bulldogs and they magically come over. If a kid has talent usually that club wants to keep them

 

[Blueandwhiteblood1968]

An old hasbeen wow what a great signing, I heard Larry Corowa want's to lace up the old footy boot's again, we need marquee players not players who are past it ffs.
Sack Pay!!!

 

[maroondog72]

Next announcement will be two year extension for pay
Last man out turn off the lights

 

[GA45]

Next announcement will be two year extension for pay
Last man out turn off the lights

Please don’t jinx us

 

[B-Train]

I agree with your point but I doubt there is another player like Staines that his club will let go to the bulldogs.

You can’t just go to a player come to the bulldogs and they magically come over. If a kid has talent usually that club wants to keep them

That's why we have $3 million for next season. And we have about 14 spots out of the 17 up for grabs. So opportunity and money should be enough to entice better players than Lafai.

I'd rather they just played Harper and Averillo in the centres the rest of the way. I don't see how Lafai is a huge upgrade over Harper.

 

[GA45]

That's why we have $3 million for next season. And we have about 14 spots out of the 17 up for grabs. So opportunity and money should be enough to entice better players than Lafai.

I'd rather they just played Harper and Averillo in the centres the rest of the way. I don't see how Lafai is a huge upgrade over Harper.

Thats what a rebuild should be all about. Blooding youngsters so when you do have the cash you can fill in the gaps. We won’t get a marquee signing this season unfortunately which is why the board needs to act and remove Pay and go with who ever they believe can develop our youth and attract players that will improve the team.

I don’t believe all our players are shit I think the coaching and training they have received the last few seasons is well below par for a professional rugby league team.

 

[Pity Fool]

Who the fuck said chn was going roosters?

You’re obviously not informed. The Roosters and Tigers are pushing the NRL to lighten CHNs de registration so they can sign him up!

 

[capt obvious]

You’re obviously not informed. The Roosters and Tigers are pushing the NRL to lighten CHNs de registration so they can sign him up!

As are the raiders ive heard today

 

[Horse]

Not sure what all the uproars about. He’s better than any centre we currently have available so a short term deal would be a positive arrangement.

Used to love watching him play for us. Great footwork and tidy through the hands. Thought he lost too much zip though soon after adding size to his frame.

 

[Heckler]

He'd certainly be a better defensive option than a few in our squad.

Not sure what all the uproars about. He’s better than any centre we currently have available so a short term deal would be a positive arrangement.

Used to love watching him play for us. Great footwork and tidy through the hands. Thought he lost too much zip though soon after adding size to his frame.

 

[NPC83]

Not sure what all the uproars about. He’s better than any centre we currently have available so a short term deal would be a positive arrangement.

Used to love watching him play for us. Great footwork and tidy through the hands. Thought he lost too much zip though soon after adding size to his frame.

Yeah I agree. I mean he’s nothing to get too excited about about but he’s better defensively than what we currently have in first grade.

 

[Bulldog_4_Life]

Looked so good in 2014 until he bulked up way to much and lost all his speed and footwork. If the club is only signing him for the next 6 months, then sure why not. I do not want to see him here next year though.