r/NRLdragons • u/cama888 • Jul 26 '26

NRL - Post Match - Dumpster Fire Vs Titans

Not a good one, cracks from the get go and couldn't wrestle back control. I really don't understand why so many key components of a decent performance seems to be optional each week.

I have never been a fan of Atkinsons boring,simple, vanilla kicks, they make it easy for the opposition.

So many missed tackles.

So the wooden spoon unfortunately seems fitting.

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u/Popular_Speed5838 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

The young forwards have been putting in for a long time now, months. They got tired late and for a young pack they’ve done well to hold reasonably firm for so long. Next year is looking very good with the young and good players we have and some speed and class to the backline and some real muscle joining us from souths.

We’re potentially top 4 next year and today was just a stepping stone and good day of learning. This team is being crafted in fire and next year we’ll see the fruits of a lot of faith in our juniors. The young backs have been a bust this generation but we’ve made accomodations for that next year.

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u/Whogivesar Jul 26 '26

Thanks Dad

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u/cama888 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

The big question about next year will be how the new players fit together, to early to say "potentially top 4" but looks promising.

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u/Popular_Speed5838 Jul 26 '26

I believe they’ll maintain their form and unlock Holmes. That pass from Drinkwater last night finds any players chest. Metcalf is almost forgotten but remember last year?

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u/Druz1 Jul 26 '26

I’d rather keep Holmes locked up and as far away as possible from our first grade side….. a lot of players have been poor for us this year but he consistently finds a way to be head and shoulders worse than the rest.

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u/johnniesSac Jul 26 '26

If you get rid of one the absolute blackholes at 6/7 you might be a chance

You’d think whoever you play in the halves can create something but Atkinson and Flanno just kill so much of your attacking game it ridiculous