Official Daniel Atkinson

[SF]

I really like the energy he brings, he constantly seems to be cleaning up + backing up. A bit like Papenhuyzen, he seems to have as much energy in the 80th minute as the 1st minute.

But we really struggled to use our backline yesterday. Hopefully the combos will start to form more, and he'll move away from the run-first mentality a little.

 

[SF]

Atkinson settling in nicely

Daniel Atkinson looking more and more comfortable in the NRL

www.nrl.com

 

[Sevshark]

Would like to stop seeing the handbrake step back inside and some better service to his outside men but 2games in I'm not making any concrete judgements on him.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I really like the energy he brings, he constantly seems to be cleaning up + backing up. A bit like Papenhuyzen, he seems to have as much energy in the 80th minute as the 1st minute.

But we really struggled to use our backline yesterday. Hopefully the combos will start to form more, and he'll move away from the run-first mentality a little.

I really don't know what's going on with Will's involvement this year? You'd think it has to be a coaching thing but it's strange.

 

[Wizard]

Would like to stop seeing the handbrake step back inside and some better service to his outside men but 2games in I'm not making any concrete judgements on him.

He also missed the most tackles yesterday…

They will target him if it’s a trend

 

[Western Sharkie]

I really like the energy he brings, he constantly seems to be cleaning up + backing up. A bit like Papenhuyzen, he seems to have as much energy in the 80th minute as the 1st minute.

Playing fullback, not 6.

But we really struggled to use our backline yesterday. Hopefully the combos will start to form more, and he'll move away from the run-first mentality a little.

Agree.
A little less “hit up work” from within our half and a bit more ball playing or opportunity to do so in the red zone (or run it from within there).

 

[Proud Shark]

He also missed the most tackles yesterday…

They will target him if it’s a trend

I wouldn't be too worried, I didn't see him miss any that cost us. or looked really poor. For reference, Tricky missed 6 against the cows and 5 against the dogs and we've all been praising how good he's looked in D. The tackle where he cut down Sloan one-on-one was unreal.

 

[ben]

Apologies if its previously mentioned - 2 Dally M points this week.

 

[Riverside MF]

For me.
Hard to see Trindall come back in after this performance against one of the big boys.

Very very impressive.

 

[JimBob]

MOTM, what a game.

 

[beaver2233]

Absolutely killed it

 

[Wilson]

He showed everything I thought he couldn’t do and I couldn’t be happier.

What a ****ing performance - as much as I love Trindall, I can’t see him coming back in now.

 

[MrDravid]

No one needs to complain about his Dally M points this week.

 

[Proud Shark]

Ice in his veins! Absolutely clutch in that one. Great attacking kicks, great running, fantastic defense and god damn clutch with the field goal.

He's got that jersey now till someone takes it off him IMO.

 

[Pishposh46]

Fantastic game. I heard him interviewed on radio mid-week by Vossy. Came across as a really humble and clued up guy. So happy for him.

 

[Mr Ryan]

Trindall needs to earn his way back into the team by playing for Newtown

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Belongs in first-grade.

 

[Proud Shark]

Trindall needs to earn his way back into the team by playing for Newtown

He'd be kicking himself even more hey.

 

[Milkshark]

What do you think happens if you put Atkinson at 6 with Hynes?

He turns into a passenger.

Atkinson kicking is far better than Hynes, and he is calm under pressure. Atkinson needs to be utilised at 7.

 

[Proud Shark]

What do you think happens if you put Atkinson at 6 with Hynes?

He turns into a passenger.

Atkinson kicking is far better than Hynes, and he is calm under pressure. Atkinson needs to be utilised at 7.

I thought he kicked very well in attack. I thought his long kicking lacked distance though. Definitely need a second kicking option with both of them.