Justadragon
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My question is where does Reed fit into the halves picture at the Dragons ?
Recruitment & Retention 2027
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He is contracted until the end of 28. He gives us depth in the halves as next year I would expect our starting halves will be Metcalf/ Atkinson with Reed learning and growing both physically and mentally, plus fine tuning his skillsets in ressies.
RufusRex
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IF Atkinson is not considered to be an ongoing option at half then Niko coming in gives us scope for Reed to continue his development.
Would require Kyle to f*ck off though.
Would require Kyle to f*ck off though.
TheRev
SGI NSW Cup
definitely gives us our 6.. maybe Atkinson could play ctr.. Atko could definitely be our fullback depth actually now I think about it.. I realise that after just blabbing out a long post on that exact topic... so maybe we dont need to bring one in.. but we do need an outside back of some description to replace the 3 departing.
We might well let LKT go also if he has other suitors.. perth even? Don't think hes in our plans and we have a few blokes who could play 6.. Hammoud, Reed and Hodges I think r the young halves we could focus on.
Niko is 33 next April, so a few years left but getting there.. gives us a buffer for Reed... and yes Kyle is probably on the extended bench (one of the unused players) or in cup ideally.. maybe the Cup 14 or something.. tbh I dont rly want him in front of Reed/Hammoud/Hodges unless we have injuries.
RandomDragon
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Any problem with Ollie Burton starting on the wing next year?
Dave03
SGI NSW Cup
Yep could move Atko into ctr or fb cover. He could also play that 14 role off the bench but Watson covers that too. Either way Kodi would improve our squad without blocking any future pathways for our youngsters.
Dave03
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Flanno gave him a big wrap on tripple mmm poddy, reckons he's our future fullback.
Justadragon
SGI NSW Cup
I agree but don’t forget DY threw him in head first into the Anzac game.
TheRev
SGI NSW Cup
18 is the absolute dirt minimum age (aka Makasini age.. who definitely seemed like it was too early), so Ollie is 18 in January so maybe a game late 2027 if he has a rly good year playing NSW Cup.. but I think its too early, but definitely hasnt looked out of place in U21's... I like fullback as a way to hide from defence, but wing prob far less stress.. ctr maybe..
But yeah maybe in 12mths.. every pre-season (assuming a player stays fit) makes a huge difference in those early years...
Mailroomsgi
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There’s no rush with Burton, let him get his reps In Age group football playing fullback which is the position we have high hopes he can be for us long term in first grade
Yes it’s exciting and the rush to get a big talent in first grade is hard to resist but the right thing for his development LONG term is getting reps at fullback in SG ball/Flegg and maybe cup next year
Yes it’s exciting and the rush to get a big talent in first grade is hard to resist but the right thing for his development LONG term is getting reps at fullback in SG ball/Flegg and maybe cup next year
Dave03
SGI NSW Cup
I'd like to see Fale get some games in the back end of this season if he's not injured. He could potentially fill a centre spot but I keep forgetting about him. He's got the physical tools that our backline is missing. Contracted to the end of 27, need to figure out if he's 1st grade quality or not. He's in his mid 20s, so not young but not old.
RedV01
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Of course there is a rush unless 2 other lower grade outside backs come good next year.