Manly are on the search for an outside back with Dylan Walker's future clouded, as reported byย NRL Media.
It is understood that the club made the decision to pursue their options at a board meeting on Thursday night in a move that would be aided by salary cap concession.
"What we will do now as a club is to explore the market place and see whatโs out there," Gorman told NRL.com on Friday.
"Once we do that we'll assess the merit of the options and make an informed decision from there. My understanding is that it has to be a like-for-like under the NRL's requirements for salary cap relief so thatโs the area we'll target."
Dragons coach Paul McGregor revealed that the club are interested in signing a replacement forward for Jack de Belin.
"That'll be up to Ian to look whatโs available once we find out what we can do," McGregor told NRL.com.
"First of all we've got to know the situation and have a good understanding of it, then Ian will go to work.
"We've got a position open in our squad, we've only got 29 [players] including Jack."
Montoya is available Dessy
As for the dragons how about they fix their spine first
1. Dufty
6. Widdop
7. Hunt
Norman – utility off the bench
as for a 2nd rower whos out there?
Iโm hearing Saints and Dogs are looking at a swap: Martin for Robson
Would be kinda interesting but good for both. Robson has more potential but Martin at current has more ability. Plus both clubs seem to have players blocking the pathways for these younger talents.
If The Dogs get Robson they should go full rebuild have Meaney at the back Lewis in the halves and Robson at hooker. Look for another halve to cement that young spine. Martin to the Dragons would be good also tho. Replaces there goal kicker for when Widdop leaves, plus JDB may not be back for a while. They are thin on good forwards and Martin is a good young pick up.
As for Manly and an outside back thatโs cheap. Warriors have Taane Milne, Beale and Ayshford sitting in reserve grade.
I’m hearing the TRANSIT LOUNGE soufffves Sydney rabbit’os are trying to off load another import to get under the salary cap after going on a reject buying spree. Perhaps Manly might pick up a dud back that can’t tackle. I noticed Gagai was worse on the wing than last season souffffths dud can’t tackle wingers.๐คฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐คฃ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ช๐๐
Thereโs always the possibility of JARRED HAYNE
Gagai is overrated
You might not be too far off the mark. Hayneโs case is heard April 3rd. From what I understand the prosecution case isnโt the strongest and things arenโt likely to progress to trial
Maybe they’d like to buy Dean Whare back? He’s one of the worst & slowest centres playing first grade . Offers zero in attack.
New Zealand should never chose him either.
You’re right Doganator.
If Widdop is happy to play at the club this year, he’s still the best 5/8th there.
If he just wants to go home though?
wait….what?! Manly and Dragons need to find a like-for-like player to match (current/former) aus and nsw reps two games into the season for the next 8-to-possibly-24 weeks?
…im sure theres plenty of them not on contracts just waiting around…