LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a shock move that has left Cronulla Sharks fans divided, Daniel Atkinson is reportedly set to leave the club for St George Illawarra in a deal worth $500,000 per season.
The loss of Atkinson, a rising star in the NRL, has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike.
Veteran commentator Andrew Voss has questioned whether the Sharks made an error in letting Atkinson go, especially with the recent signings of Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall solidifying the team's halves combination.
Flanagan's convincing pitch to Atkinson has swayed the young player to switch sides, leaving the Sharks scrambling to find a replacement.
With rumors of a potential position switch for Hynes and high hopes for Atkinson's future at the club, the Sharks now face a challenging decision.
As the NRL landscape shifts and teams jockey for dominance, the Sharks must regroup and adapt to this unexpected turn of events.
In the fast-paced world of Rugby League, only time will tell how this move will impact the team's performance on the field.