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possm

possm

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In 2026 it is likely Kyle will play at 14 so, our chach has a decision to make for the hooker position, Cook or Liddle. I believe the coach will choose Cook and let Liddle walk.
 
Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

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possm said:
In 2026 it is likely Kyle will play at 14 so, our chach has a decision to make for the hooker position, Cook or Liddle. I believe the coach will choose Cook and let Liddle walk.
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This 'issue' only exists for '26, after that, it becomes clearer.
Liddle has an MO for '26, to which he or us can activate. The so-called delay is around a longer contract. The point here is we want him to stay.

The issue for '26 is only due to the fact of trying to fit 5 players into 4 positions. 1 of them has to miss out and spend the majority of '26 playing KOE Cup, barring suspensions and injuries.

So, my guess for '26 is as follows:

7 - Atkinson
6 - KFlan
9 - Cook
14 - Liddle

Unfortunately, LKT misses out and most likely play the majority in Ressies, alongside Reed, who should be promoted up next year. I don't see Glover and/or Ilias being around next year.

This now brings us into '27. Cook will retire, which, in itself, creates a mini issue. Liddle is not a starting 9, and his best utilised as a 14 against tired or retreating defense. So, who plays 9?

Imo, we will look to do a Craig Gower or Peter Wallace and convert a half to hooker. Hence KFlan will be the starting 9.

Therefore, '27 would look like this:

7 - Atkinson
6 - LKT
9- KFlan
14 - Liddle

I suspect that Reed will also be challenging for a halves position in 1st grade during '27. There's also speculation that LKT may even transition to a lock forward role, later down the road.

These are just my thoughts on the current situation and moving forward. we do need to buckle down and sign/re-sign some of our up-and-coming stars, as 2 new team will start sniffing around soon enough.
 
Redvdragons21

Redvdragons21

Juniors
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Dragonslayer said:
This 'issue' only exists for '26, after that, it becomes clearer.
Liddle has an MO for '26, to which he or us can activate. The so-called delay is around a longer contract. The point here is we want him to stay.

The issue for '26 is only due to the fact of trying to fit 5 players into 4 positions. 1 of them has to miss out and spend the majority of '26 playing KOE Cup, barring suspensions and injuries.

So, my guess for '26 is as follows:

7 - Atkinson
6 - KFlan
9 - Cook
14 - Liddle

Unfortunately, LKT misses out and most likely play the majority in Ressies, alongside Reed, who should be promoted up next year. I don't see Glover and/or Ilias being around next year.

This now brings us into '27. Cook will retire, which, in itself, creates a mini issue. Liddle is not a starting 9, and his best utilised as a 14 against tired or retreating defense. So, who plays 9?

Imo, we will look to do a Craig Gower or Peter Wallace and convert a half to hooker. Hence KFlan will be the starting 9.

Therefore, '27 would look like this:

7 - Atkinson
6 - LKT
9- KFlan
14 - Liddle

I suspect that Reed will also be challenging for a halves position in 1st grade during '27. There's also speculation that LKT may even transition to a lock forward role, later down the road.

These are just my thoughts on the current situation and moving forward. we do need to buckle down and sign/re-sign some of our up-and-coming stars, as 2 new team will start sniffing around soon enough.
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I truly believe LKT is the future. He will be a superstar in the next 12 months. The kid is growing in confidence every game he plays. Leave the kid at 6 and let k Flanno and Atkinson fight it out for the 7 jersey.
 
possm

possm

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Dragonslayer said:
This 'issue' only exists for '26, after that, it becomes clearer.
Liddle has an MO for '26, to which he or us can activate. The so-called delay is around a longer contract. The point here is we want him to stay.

The issue for '26 is only due to the fact of trying to fit 5 players into 4 positions. 1 of them has to miss out and spend the majority of '26 playing KOE Cup, barring suspensions and injuries.

So, my guess for '26 is as follows:

7 - Atkinson
6 - KFlan
9 - Cook
14 - Liddle

Unfortunately, LKT misses out and most likely play the majority in Ressies, alongside Reed, who should be promoted up next year. I don't see Glover and/or Ilias being around next year.

This now brings us into '27. Cook will retire, which, in itself, creates a mini issue. Liddle is not a starting 9, and his best utilised as a 14 against tired or retreating defense. So, who plays 9?

Imo, we will look to do a Craig Gower or Peter Wallace and convert a half to hooker. Hence KFlan will be the starting 9.

Therefore, '27 would look like this:

7 - Atkinson
6 - LKT
9- KFlan
14 - Liddle

I suspect that Reed will also be challenging for a halves position in 1st grade during '27. There's also speculation that LKT may even transition to a lock forward role, later down the road.

These are just my thoughts on the current situation and moving forward. we do need to buckle down and sign/re-sign some of our up-and-coming stars, as 2 new team will start sniffing around soon enough.
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In 2026, Liddle needs to become a starting hooker with less minutes. He needs to go flat out until exhausted, then Cook to come on to replace him.

In 2027 Liddle does the same, with Flannagan to replace him.

Atkinson, LKT, and Flannagan are five-eighths. At a pinch Flannagan could play 14.

Ilias, Glover, and Reed are halfbacks. Unless we sign a new halfback and let go of Ilias, our 7 will be Glover or Read.
 
RedVDave

RedVDave

First Grade
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The Dragons are delighted to announce that hooker Jacob Liddle has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

The new deal will keep the 28-year-old in the Red V until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Liddle joined the Dragons ahead of the 2023 season and has since played 56 of a possible 60 games, with 14 tries.

“Jacob has become a really important player for us since joining the club and his form this year has been outstanding,” said Dragons Head Coach Shane Flanagan.

“He’s a consistent and reliable player for us and we’re extremely happy to be able to extend his time at the club by another three years.”

From the members email
 
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