Flano to the dogs?

[Crab]

I don’t see Robbos love for Lam? And surely Sam Walker is too young and green to be Putting all your faith in? Maybe someone else on the Radar, or Keary to 7?

James Maloney

[Andrew Walker]

Three runs in two finals. Not good enough.

He may come good but not before young Walker does.

Agreed I’m happy to drive him Belmore

[Johnny Tobin]

It’s moving quick now Dogs have confirmed interest. I see this happening quickly.

[Sizzle]

It’s moving quick now Dogs have confirmed interest. I see this happening quickly.

Where did you see this?

[dice]

It’s moving quick now Dogs have confirmed interest. I see this happening quickly.

Could we get a swap? Someone like Jake Averillo who can kick goals, centre or 5/8th, speed to burn?

[King Salvo]

Apparently the club is denying this

[QWERTY]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....ce3bd036a1023a

can’t read it, but the first few lines seem to confirm it

[GC6]

I’m on the opposite scale to most people on here. I actually think Flanno did too much the last few games. He over played his hand.
I know that maybe it was in the game plan but he was kicking far too much and holding on to the ball too long.
He has a bunch of superstars around him all he has to do is give early ball to manu Crichton keary etc and he didn’t.

[Lydon]

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.

[Johnny Brass]

This is like Bellamy with Croft at the storm where he didn't think he was up to it and moved him on quickly.
Its the right move by Robbo as far as I'm concerned.
The games changed we need a half to take the line on as well as Keary.

[Rocky Rhodes]

Crazy over reaction....he probably exceeded my expectations, Was just finding his feet, then had to adjust to the covid BS with the rule changes, then had to change his game when Radley went down. Signed on the cheap to fit under the sombrero, can't expect miracles.

Now Walker will likely be the next Pearce, too much pressure and expectation from the get go.

[Sizzle]

Crazy over reaction....he probably exceeded my expectations, Was just finding his feet, then had to adjust to the covid BS with the rule changes, then had to change his game when Radley went down. Signed on the cheap to fit under the sombrero, can't expect miracles.

Now Walker will likely be the next Pearce, too much pressure and expectation from the get go.

Lucky you aint Robbo then... his lack of running game is inexcuseable even despite his age. This Sam Walker kid is something special and Lachie Lam goes alright too so we don't have to rush him in until hes ready. Plus Flano leaving frees up around 280k worth of cap space

[Rocky Rhodes]

Lucky you aint Robbo then... his lack of running game is inexcuseable even despite his age. This Sam Walker kid is something special and Lachie Lam goes alright too so we don't have to rush him in until hes ready. Plus Flano leaving frees up around 280k worth of cap space

Sam Obst was supposed to be special too, next Langer they said. Our recruiters had big wraps of Flanagan too, pissed off a lot of Cronulla peeps to get him.

So what does this say about our recruiters....we have gone down heaps in young talent identification since O'Sullivan left.

Surely with a bit of coaching his running game could have been developed. Now we start from scratch and put a line thru 2021 comp chance.

But bring on Sam Pearce.

[Rocky Rhodes]

It was always a very big ask for a kid to play 7 in a team that is still a premiership contender. A team like Bulldogs on the rebuild and with a proven halves coach would be the perfect fit. I would be very happy for Kyle if it is true.

But Tommy Smith, u said it was only INJURIES and LUCK that stopped us winning the comp this yr. Now u implying it's because of our halfback, part of the best team in the comp....lol...

[NorfolkStreetKid]

If the dogs are letting Lachlan Lewis go I could see him as a good option for us as a utility. Has the size at 1.9m and 90 kgs and plenty of ability, kicking and passing game. Strong defender too. I know he has a brain explosion in him, but with maturity and good coaching he could be anything. 24 years old.