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Metcalf Dragons bound.

Posted by Eli Stephens on May 14, 2026 at 10:45am

Bulldogs have pulled out of the race for Metcalf and his asking price is around 1 million dollars. Dragons most likely spot but to get him immediately I wonder if this means they will allow Sua to join us early to free up cap space to get Metcalf immediately. Just seems logical

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- - - - Prof. Daz > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 14, 2026 at 4:25pm
        
        Issues with Richardson were pointed out. Galvin and Luia were lost under his watch or under eye conditions of contracts he made, for instance.
        
        If we can critique MON for Brown's get our clauses then Richardson is on the hook for same. What do you make of that?
        
        Randy Handlinger > Prof. Daz May 14, 2026 at 8:02pm
        
        Daz, quick question...if we leave MON plodding along (I mean, no-one would say that he is crushing it, right?) when would be the appropriaye time to shuffle him along? 10yrs? 15? but won't it just be more scapegoating then? Or must we wait for an egregious "fuck-up for the ages" before moving him on?
        
        The time feels up for him so folks are gonna come at him, unfairly or not.
        
        Shake it up a bit. Punt him now. It's for the best. What's the worst that can happen, he doesn't seem to do a lot. Retaining MON feels political. I would bet that he is a happy loyal lapdog....Goodboy Mark.....who's a goodboy
        
        Angry Eel > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 14, 2026 at 5:12pm
        
        Personally if I'm replacing MON I'm chasing Braith Anasta. I believe he has the gravitas, respect and pull that we need to get things done
        
        LB > Angry Eel May 14, 2026 at 5:25pm
        
        AE, i actually do not mind that pick. Being close to Ryles if a spot was to open up is a realistic option.
        
        Adam Magrath > Angry Eel May 14, 2026 at 5:39pm
        
        I doubt he would uproot his entire professional life to be our GM. I can't think of a single realistic reason why this would happen. He seems happy with his life as is.
        
        mongolian trotting duck > Adam Magrath May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
        
        he could still work at fox just like gus at 9
        
        Angry Eel > Adam Magrath May 14, 2026 at 8:20pm
        
        Maybe, maybe not. It could just be the challenge he's looking for. Having been a manager he's had a great feel for negotiation. He also knows what a successful football club looks like. He also has a key ingredient that we haven't had since Denis Fitzgerald..... Gravitas
        
        Randy Handlinger > Adam Magrath May 14, 2026 at 8:20pm
        
        We have mucho dinero and Braith is all about the lucre.
        
        I like the idea. Drive the proverbial dumptruck full of cash around to his house and see what happens.
      - Randy Handlinger > Prof. Daz May 14, 2026 at 8:16pm
        
        Daz, is your name really Prof Mark? (you can tell me I'm reeely good at secrets)
      - Mitchy > Prof. Daz May 14, 2026 at 8:24pm
        
        Daz in all respect you solely blame Ando for that? I think it was also about the head of the board too.....and tbh it was 10 yrs back; and he has worked with some decent clubs (Easts). But fair enough.....

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