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New Dragons hooker Jacob Liddle admits the lack of time with his spine in pre-season will be a challenge heading into his first season with the Red V.
Fullback Cody Ramsey has battled illness, while Ben Hunt and Talatau Amone have been on leave after the World Cup, meaning Liddle will have about a month before pre-season games start to nail down his combinations with his fellow spine players.
“It’s hard at the moment with Cody being out and having a hard time,” Liddle told The Daily Telegraph.
“Our halves Ben Hunt and Junior aren’t here yet due to the World Cup.
“That’s going to be the most important thing, getting that relationship with my halves as soon as possible. There won’t be a whole lot of time going into the season.
“I’ll sit down and have a coffee with them and go over things as soon as possible – I’m keen to see where we can go this year.”
Former Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle is excited for a new challenge at the Dragons.Source: The Daily Telegraph
After scoring 12 tries in 74 games for the Tigers since his debut in 2016, Liddle is excited for the challenge of becoming the Dragons’ long-term No.9, despite only signing a one-year deal.
“The boys have been great, it’s new scenery and a change,” Liddle said.
“There was a bit of a brick wall at the Tigers and with Api (Koroisau) coming across, I was due for a change.
“I’d love to be a long-term hooker down here. McCullough has retired, so it’s opened for me to take.
“Zane (Musgrove) has come over with me. Moses (Suli) was at the Tigers, so was Aaron Woods and Moses Mbye.
“I’m just having a red-hot crack and working hard every day. There are no more excuses – it’s all on me.
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The simple solution is to start the season with Hunt at hooker and Sullivan at halfback. See how Sullivan goes at NRL level and how Liddles goes as the reserve grade hooker. Put Mbye at 14 in the NRL team.
Mam bulking up to avoid 2nd year slump | 01:58
“There’s some familiarity here, but it’s also been so refreshing to get going at a new club.”
Liddle revealed the fitness levels of the Dragons squad had impressed him after switching from the Tigers following the 2022 season.
“I’ve never been to a club where everyone has been this fit,” Liddle said.
“We do a lot of running. The boys can run, I’ll tell you that.
“I was trying to keep up with them at the start of pre-season training, but now I’m getting back up there.
“I don’t know what’s really happened over the past few years at the club.
“But at the moment the vibe and the positivity around the club has been good.”
Fullback Cody Ramsey has battled illness, while Ben Hunt and Talatau Amone have been on leave after the World Cup, meaning Liddle will have about a month before pre-season games start to nail down his combinations with his fellow spine players.
“It’s hard at the moment with Cody being out and having a hard time,” Liddle told The Daily Telegraph.
“Our halves Ben Hunt and Junior aren’t here yet due to the World Cup.
“That’s going to be the most important thing, getting that relationship with my halves as soon as possible. There won’t be a whole lot of time going into the season.
“I’ll sit down and have a coffee with them and go over things as soon as possible – I’m keen to see where we can go this year.”
After scoring 12 tries in 74 games for the Tigers since his debut in 2016, Liddle is excited for the challenge of becoming the Dragons’ long-term No.9, despite only signing a one-year deal.
“The boys have been great, it’s new scenery and a change,” Liddle said.
“There was a bit of a brick wall at the Tigers and with Api (Koroisau) coming across, I was due for a change.
“I’d love to be a long-term hooker down here. McCullough has retired, so it’s opened for me to take.
“Zane (Musgrove) has come over with me. Moses (Suli) was at the Tigers, so was Aaron Woods and Moses Mbye.
“I’m just having a red-hot crack and working hard every day. There are no more excuses – it’s all on me.
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www.foxsports.com.au
The simple solution is to start the season with Hunt at hooker and Sullivan at halfback. See how Sullivan goes at NRL level and how Liddles goes as the reserve grade hooker. Put Mbye at 14 in the NRL team.
Mam bulking up to avoid 2nd year slump | 01:58
“There’s some familiarity here, but it’s also been so refreshing to get going at a new club.”
Liddle revealed the fitness levels of the Dragons squad had impressed him after switching from the Tigers following the 2022 season.
“I’ve never been to a club where everyone has been this fit,” Liddle said.
“We do a lot of running. The boys can run, I’ll tell you that.
“I was trying to keep up with them at the start of pre-season training, but now I’m getting back up there.
“I don’t know what’s really happened over the past few years at the club.
“But at the moment the vibe and the positivity around the club has been good.”
