Will the dolphins have a team in 23?

[Caveman]

23 days have passed and still not to much news about dolphins signing anyone for 23.

Who's available?

What kind of team can they assemble?

Is it a worry for them that they have no significant signings yet!

 

[Dogmonster]

Lachlan Lewis is available so to Dean Britt. Such shit tunas, not looking forward to having to watch another qld team play.

 

[Roger the alien]

How many of our rejects haven't been picked up yet

 

[Dogmonster]

They are sitting at home eating cheezels off their fingers waiting for the phone to rIng.

 

[H-dog]

They are sitting at home eating cheezels off their fingers waiting for the phone to rIng.

So Dan ferries is still instructing them

 

[KiwiDog7]

Napa should captain the Dolphins

 

[Dogmonster]

He will burn in the qld sun, night games and training only.

 

[Jackson_1994]

Lachlan Lewis is available so to Dean Britt. Such shit tunas, not looking forward to having to watch another qld team play.

Maybe we can send them Flanagan, Waddell , stimson and Allen as well I'm happy to pay the air fair hahahaha what a combo Flanagan and Lewis

 

[The DoggFather]

Napa should captain the Dolphins

Poor dolphins...

 

[Philmus]

it'll probably only take 1 or 2 signings before the flood gates open i reckon. but so far it seems like nobody wants to be the first cab off the rank and jump in to a squad with literally no players in it

 

[craigo]

Give them averillo and Allen

 

[Alan79]

I'm not sure if it's my imagination, but I thought Bennett has signed up to coach them. I suspect that once they get a big name player to sign they'll have a few more following up. Reality is that even with the full salary cap vacant, there's a limited amount of quality available at any time. So I think they'll have a few big names on huge money and a lot of depth quality players around them also on more than they deserve.

 

[The DoggFather]

Give them averillo and Allen

Avo?

So You would offload Avo before the flamingo?

 

[B-Train]

I know some players have been taken off the market but it's still early. I'm sure they'll get a big name or two to break their contracts. Having Bennett will help them attract players. But they'll have to overpay to get them.

 

[craigo]

Avo?

So You would offload Avo before the flamingo?

I’d start guys in the local league down here in Illawarra before averillo.

 

[The DoggFather]

I’d start guys in the local league down here in Illawarra before averillo.

He deserves 2022 to see how he goes with actual FGers around him.

If he doesn't perform then I agree to boot him.

That being said he is still light years ahead of flamingo, who will NEVER improve.

 

[CroydonDog]

I was listening to Dobbo this morning on Triple M. Ok, guys's a bit of a dribbler, but he comes across as a decent bloke and seems to generally have the respect of the footy community in QLD, and his accuracy is better than a lot (ok, that's not saying much either).

The topic came up regarding why haven't the Dolphins signed anyone. He believes that:

- Smith will sign with the Dolphins.
- The Dolphins have either signed a few guys or are deep in negotiations.
- Some players are only just coming back to pre season training with their current clubs and wish to tell bosses/teammates before the official announcements.
- Expect a few signing announcements in the next few days.

it wasn't mentioned, but could Covid be playing a part? Qld borders are opening likely around 12 December (so, under 3 weeks from now), and then players will be able to actually tour facilities, sit down with club management etc?

I think they will be fine TBH.

 

[Philmus]

- Smith will sign with the Dolphins.
- The Dolphins have either signed a few guys or are deep in negotiations.
- Some players are only just coming back to pre season training with their current clubs and wish to tell bosses/teammates before the official announcements.
- Expect a few signing announcements in the next few days.

I'll be shocked if Smith isn't a Rooster to be honest. Great pick up for Redcliffe if they do get him though. I wonder who else they've picked up? So far most of the big names off contract have sort of been spoken for, I wonder if Paulo goes up there?

 

[Alan79]

I’d start guys in the local league down here in Illawarra before averillo.

Biggest issue I saw with Averillo was that he'd go quiet after copping a big hit early on. I think towards season's end he'd toughened up a bit. Hopefully he won't be as much of a target next season with a better pack and Burton being the one they're going to watch. Time will tell though. He deserves to have chances in a better team before he's written off.

 

[craigo]

Biggest issue I saw with Averillo was that he'd go quiet after copping a big hit early on. I think towards season's end he'd toughened up a bit. Hopefully he won't be as much of a target next season with a better pack and Burton being the one they're going to watch. Time will tell though. He deserves to have chances in a better team before he's written off.

So does flanno. He played in a team of average players.