Dragons faithful
SGI Jersey Flegg
So is Holmes injured or not didn’t get picked very interesting
2026-27 Off Season
- Thread starter GCRV
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Illusion
SGI NSW Cup
Atko for me could turn out to be a good utility player covering a couple of spots off the bench , but then again we have Watson as well that can play a similar role .......... Time will tell ..........
Mug Fan
SGI NSW Cup
Lost the bulk of it in first month 7kg.
So mid season when he went from edge to middle to FG..
Probably down around 13 kg in body fat and up 3kg in muscle
Should continue to bulk now and start the pre season at 105 to 110 range.
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GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
They say with the new 6 man bench, utility players aren't really needed anymore. Watson will play a lot of minutes at hooker and lock to give Couchman and Liddle a rest.
RufusRex
SGI NSW Cup
Yeah ... there is still a place for the 9/13 utility type if the player in question is good enough in both those roles.
if you can share 160 minutes of Hooker/Lock among three players then you get a decent output from the three.
The 1/6/7 is less an interchange utility now and more a flat out injury replacement.
if you can share 160 minutes of Hooker/Lock among three players then you get a decent output from the three.
The 1/6/7 is less an interchange utility now and more a flat out injury replacement.
Dave03
SGI NSW Cup
Watson is an okay pinch hitting hooker but no more than 15-20mins Max. He's a great small ball lock.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
15〜20mins should be more than enough unless Liddle is injured.
RufusRex
SGI NSW Cup
agree ...
across 160 minutes for say 50-55 min for three players
Lids 55 min Hooker
KK/Loko/Stewart/Ryan at Lock - 55 min
Watson 50 min (25 at hooker either side of HT, 25 at lock)
thats pretty basic numbers but you share the load in the middle among three players pretty easily there.
across 160 minutes for say 50-55 min for three players
Lids 55 min Hooker
KK/Loko/Stewart/Ryan at Lock - 55 min
Watson 50 min (25 at hooker either side of HT, 25 at lock)
thats pretty basic numbers but you share the load in the middle among three players pretty easily there.
So no changes to the plan to shift him into the middle? I was supportive of it until we lost Sua and Leilua, am quite worried about what happens if either of Hamish (who I'd like at 13 by end of season) or Egan go down.. Nick not reliable enough as yet I don't think.
dragonheart
SGI Jersey Flegg
2027 will really be the year to test our capabilities. 2025 we had a few bad injuries to the young forwards, 2026 very few injuries with a year older in experience and still last on the ladder. ...... we all know our backs were awful hence our last position.
So here we are, short of a decent centre and winger so far, but everywhere else solid and looking like a much better outfit with an idea of where the try line is.
We maybe clunky in the first few games because of the new spine but wins early are important for the confidence of the players of 25 and 26.
It is the first time I can remember in a very long time, we have a team that could really fight for wins and give the fans some real entertainment...... Roll on 2027
So here we are, short of a decent centre and winger so far, but everywhere else solid and looking like a much better outfit with an idea of where the try line is.
We maybe clunky in the first few games because of the new spine but wins early are important for the confidence of the players of 25 and 26.
It is the first time I can remember in a very long time, we have a team that could really fight for wins and give the fans some real entertainment...... Roll on 2027
Eric
Staff
Hopefully like Hamish he can excel in either position. Couchman's for one reason or another, are nowhere near as good in the backrow as in the middle, IMO. With Stewart the between his ability in the middle or edge is minimal, again IMO.
Eric
Staff
The backs were just so bad this year. Most of them would have struggled to make NSW Cup of the top teams. Forwards were still young, not at the best yet apart from a few who were signed too long like Lawrie, Sele, Gular, Leilua. Next year with much better backs and forwards, should be a different prospect. Hope so anyway.
RufusRex
SGI NSW Cup
yeah .. hoping a functioning spine and semi competent kicking game can create a few more scoring opportunities for the likes of Tu/Suli/Holmes to finish.
(pending replacements if they come).
(pending replacements if they come).
Close to the Edge
SGI Junior League
I just heard that Squadron Energy have pulled the plug and we are looking for a new jersey sponsor.
Being the superstitious type, I'm kind of relieved cos we've had three forgettable seasons with them on the jersey.
Anyone got Penfolds' number?!
Being the superstitious type, I'm kind of relieved cos we've had three forgettable seasons with them on the jersey.
Anyone got Penfolds' number?!
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RufusRex
SGI NSW Cup
For those who have an interest in such things, how tall/heavy is Burton?
Eric
Staff
A bit less than 90 kgs a few months ago but due to his age, probably about 90 by now if the club wants him to put on weight. Or if the extra weight comes at the expense of speed and agility. I would guess the club would want him to settle at a bit under 100 kgs. Sounds like a big increase but keep in mind he is only 17. The average 17 year-old would put on 10kgs between 17 and 20 without even making any special effort.
With that in mind, he might have to concentrate on keeping his weight down.
As for height, at the same time 186cm. So he might end up 188 or even 190. Standard height for the best centres. Herbie Farnworth is listed at 190 cm.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
Every NRL team’s pre-season return date
DRAGONS
Return: November 2The youngsters will start on November 2 and some the following week. The majority will be starting by November 16. Luke Metcalf won’t start until November 30 while Valentine Holmes and Connor Watson are due on December 14. The likes of Kodi Nikorima and Keaon Koloamatangi aren’t expected until after Christmas if Australia and New Zealand make the World Cup final.
Injuries: No major off-season surgeries. Hayden Buchanan will have a delayed start to training as he recovers from late shoulder surgery.
Rookies/NRL pre-season first timers: Jersey Flegg player of the year Edgen Hodges, new recruit from Parramatta Lachlan Coinakis, boom outside back Oliver Burton and winger Tom Kirk will have an opportunity to impress during summer.
RufusRex
SGI NSW Cup
wrong 
but in a good way
but in a good way
Dragons faithful
SGI Jersey Flegg
So exciting pre season already But your pretty spot on with Burton he is already at 90kgs and your correct 186cm at present that’s what he signed out of Jersey flegg. They want him to return pre season at same weight and 14 percent body fat pretty sure he is already there he been hanging around Bruce gorden with most of the boys doing gym and field sessions for weeks.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
Do you know him personally?