Why Ben Hunt holds key to the success of two clubs … and neither is the Dragons
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NRL 2024

Why Ben Hunt holds key to the success of two clubs … and neither is the Dragons

It appears inevitable the veteran playmaker has no future at St George Illawarra. For very different reasons,the Bulldogs and Broncos need to act immediately.

  • byAdrian Proszenko

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Dragons consider Doueihi move amid Hunt saga,Ilias-Hastings swap deal off the cards
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NRL 2024

Dragons consider Doueihi move amid Hunt saga,Ilias-Hastings swap deal off the cards

The Dragons are considering making a play for Adam Doueihi after informing Ben Hunt he could test the market. It comes as Lachlan Ilias ended any chance of a Jackson Hastings swap deal.

  • byMichael Chammas andDanny Weidler
Not good enough:Dragons take Hunt to task in scathing review
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NRL 2024

Not good enough:Dragons take Hunt to task in scathing review

The Dragons’ highest-paid player was told his performances when his team’s finals hopes hung in the balance weren’t befitting of his seniority in the side.

  • byMichael Chammas andDanny Weidler
Hiding in the grandstand,PlayStations and those sprays:How Flanagan revived the Dragons

Hiding in the grandstand,PlayStations and those sprays:How Flanagan revived the Dragons

Down to almost his last chance to become an NRL head coach again,Shane Flanagan won the Dragons job by telling some home truths about the squad. This is how he’s helped turn around the Dragons.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Dragons open contract extension talks with Ben Hunt for 2026

Dragons open contract extension talks with Ben Hunt for 2026

The Dragons have held informal conversations with their captain about playing on beyond 2025,with the Queensland representative intimating he was keen to finish his career at the club.

  • byMichael Chammas
Lomax has secret dinner with Arthur family as Eels close in on signature
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NRL 2024

Lomax has secret dinner with Arthur family as Eels close in on signature

Parramatta have fired the first shot in their campaign to lure the disgruntled Dragons star to the club,with Arthur claiming he was “very impressed” with the 24-year-old.

  • byAdam Pengilly andBillie Eder
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‘This year,it’s picked up’:Why Ben Hunt is happier at the Dragons

‘This year,it’s picked up’:Why Ben Hunt is happier at the Dragons

Last year,the St George Illawarra captain wanted out. On the eve of the new season,he says there’s far more reason for optimism around the Red V.

  • byAdam Pengilly
‘He won’t want to go anywhere’:Why Flanagan believes he can convince Hunt to stay long term

‘He won’t want to go anywhere’:Why Flanagan believes he can convince Hunt to stay long term

Ben Hunt has only grudgingly pledged his commitment to the Red V,but Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has a plan to keep his skipper at the club beyond next season.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
Tigers on cusp of wooden spoon after Dragons win battle of the desperates
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Tigers on cusp of wooden spoon after Dragons win battle of the desperates

The lowest crowd for an NRL match this year watched St George Illawarra edge further away from the last-placed Wests Tigers.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Sweeping statement:Why I’m sick of hearing Queensland ‘get’ Origin better than Blues

Sweeping statement:Why I’m sick of hearing Queensland ‘get’ Origin better than Blues

NSW - and their captain - haven’t been at their best in this year’s Origin series,but that just means we will see a big performance in game three at Accor Stadium.

  • byAndrew Johns
St George Illawarra to name new captain after de Belin cameo

St George Illawarra to name new captain after de Belin cameo

Having controversially been named skipper earlier this year,Jack de Belin will hand the role to a first-timer as the Dragons try to fill a leadership vacuum.

  • byAdam Pengilly