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With the NRL season quick approaching, it’s time to delve into some much needed power rankings. Who has recruited well, who has kept some fire power and who dwindled away their shot at the eight? 9. Sea Eagles Turbo Tom Trbojevic returning is the major reason this team could push for top-eight honours. Injuries and […]
NRL 2021: Dragons put off-contract Matt Dufty, Corey Norman on notice Rugby League by Paul Crawley Premium Content Subscriber only Perform or perish. That's the straightforward message coming out of St George Illawarra in respect to the futures of off-contract stars Matt Dufty and Corey Norman heading into the new NRL season. Dragons management shocked and upset more than a few earlier this year after failing to make an offer to Cameron McInnes before the much-admired captain signed with Cronulla. But instead of being scared off by the fallout from that...
Since leading the 2018 competition from the opening round until a month before the finals, the Dragons haven't had much to celebrate. A gritty finals exit after South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds kicked three field goals against an injury-depleted team gave hope for the following season but instead, Red V fans have had to endure two years of frustration. There have been legitimate excuses for St George Illawarra's demise, like the loss of Gareth Widdop and unavailability of Jack de Belin, but ultimately a lack of results cost coach Paul McGregor his job. However, the Dragons have had a long-...
Venue: Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee "The boys went forward and if the front rowers don't go forward and set that platform then Cody and me can't do much ... they ran hard and got the rust off the bodies and set it up for us." Content with a slick opening 40, coach Wayne Bennett rang the changes, leaving barely any players who started the game on for the second half. Recruits including Benji Marshall, Jai Arrow and Josh Mansour got valuable game time, with the latter jagging a late try. For the Dragons, fans will hope the slow start doesn't spill over into the season proper...
Even when he played alongside Dragons teammate Adam Clune in the Berkeley under 13 team, Jack Bird was never sure what position he was best suited to. "As a kid I played fullback, five-eighth, lock, centre, second-row," Bird said. "My mindset was just to go out there and play good footy, and try my best." That attitude earned Bird a premiership ring with Cronulla in 2016, five NSW State of Origin jerseys and a big-money contract with Brisbane, before returning home to St George Illawarra this season. Despite all that, no-one is still sure where the 25-year-old should play. "I have pretty much...