Charity Shield 2026 Thread

[Mug Fan]

This video shows how much Atkinson talks on the field. A good insight as to how the boys train as well. I think in the last images I saw Liddle training - could someone concur?

Training Mic’d Up with Daniel Atkinson

Go behind the scenes with Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson on the training paddock.

www.dragons.com.au

Video was filmed about 3 or 4 weeks ago

 

[Dragon David]

Video was filmed about 3 or 4 weeks ago

Thanks Mug Fan. Appreciate you letting me know.

 

[Justadragon]

This video shows how much Atkinson talks on the field. A good insight as to how the boys train as well. I think in the last images I saw Liddle training - could someone concur?

Training Mic’d Up with Daniel Atkinson

Go behind the scenes with Dragons recruit Daniel Atkinson on the training paddock.

www.dragons.com.au

He did more talking in that session than Sloan has done in 2 seasons. I like him. Yes Dave that looked like Liddle to me.

 

[Frank Facer]

Video was filmed about 3 or 4 weeks ago

And his nickname is Acko.

 

[Mug Fan]

Thanks Mug Fan. Appreciate you letting me know.

Filmed about the 19th Jan.
Around Luch and Val's issues and couple of days before Lids.

 

[jodragon40]

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Filmed about the 19th Jan.
Around Luch and Val's issues and couple of days before Lids.

Missed this. Cheers

 

[Mailroomsgi]

NRLPHYSIO posting Val with a potential hammy issue at training?

 

[TheRev]

hopefully its just the same injury, for some reason flanno/club have been pretending hes been 100% all this time.

maybe they were always planning to announce it late week.. dont rly see why he would play if any doubts.

 

[Mailroomsgi]

he’s so important, genuinely was great last season when he played. As an offensive weapon he’s unbelievable. Soft hands, change of direction. Deft touches and acceleration. Not to mention the goalkicking as well

The drop off from Suli/Holmes and their replacements is probably the biggest drop in the squad besides fullback

 

[jodragon40]

he’s so important, genuinely was great last season when he played. As an offensive weapon he’s unbelievable. Soft hands, change of direction. Deft touches and acceleration. Not to mention the goalkicking as well

The drop off from Suli/Holmes and their replacements is probably the biggest drop in the squad besides fullback

I believe Fale will take his spot

 

[TheRev]

1000% hes really the only x-factor in our backline (atkinson aside who we havent seen), I rly never thought he was playing this weekend, just hope its nothing new is all.

 

[Eric]

I believe Fale will take his spot

Can he kick goals?

 

[jodragon40]

Can he kick goals?

Not that I'm aware of. I'd say our kicker would have to be either Flanagan or Atkinson not sure

 

[TheRev]

Can he kick goals?

Just checking.. Atkinson kicked 14/18 in 2024 (77%).. small sample size obviously but he clearly can kick.. otherwise its Kyle 182/238 (also 77%), and then someone like Reed in the extended.. think thats it for the squad.

 

[jodragon40]

Just checking.. Atkinson kicked 14/18 in 2024 (77%).. small sample size obviously but he clearly can kick.. otherwise its Kyle 182/238 (also 77%), and then someone like Reed in the extended.. think thats it for the squad.

Agree

 

[Eric]

Just checking.. Atkinson kicked 14/18 in 2024 (77%).. small sample size obviously but he clearly can kick.. otherwise its Kyle 182/238 (also 77%), and then someone like Reed in the extended.. think thats it for the squad.

So we are covered for Holmes being out in regard to goal-kicking. But I still hope he isn't.

 

[jodragon40]

So we are covered for Holmes being out in regard to goal-kicking. But I still hope he isn't.

If you read Mug Fan earlier post he didn't actually mention Holmes in his lineup, people need to pay attention. Lol

think right side will be
Atko Sua Fale Tu
Left side
Kyle Luch Suli CT

 

[Eric]

If you read Mug Fan earlier post he didn't actually mention Holmes in his lineup, people need to pay attention. Lol

think right side will be
Atko Sua Fale Tu
Left side
Kyle Luch Suli CT

I meant round 1 team. No need to risk him for the CS even if he was fully fit.

 

[jodragon40]

I meant round 1 team. No need to risk him for the CS even if he was fully fit.

Sorry mate, I also need to read posts properly

 

[redv13]

If you read Mug Fan earlier post he didn't actually mention Holmes in his lineup, people need to pay attention. Lol

think right side will be
Atko Sua Fale Tu
Left side
Kyle Luch Suli CT

He did mention that Val was very unlikely to play this weekend.