Head Coach Flanagan and Head of Football Haran sacked.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/shane-flanagan-set-to-be-removed-as-dragons-coach-after-disastrous-11game-losing-streak/news-story/00f72c13f538c3b0ff2077b53b468620

Shane Flanagan set to be removed as St George Illawarra Dragons coach after a disastrous 11-game losing streak
Losing run spans end of 2025 into a winless start to the 2026 season (FOX SPORTS)
Club decision described as effectively unavoidable amid poor results and mounting pressure (News.com.au)
Dragons sitting last on the ladder with the worst attacking output in the competition (News.com.au)
Flanagan only recently signed a contract extension, making the move a sharp reversal (News.com.au)
Senior football figure Ben Haran also expected to depart as part of broader shake-up (News.com.au)
Playing group reportedly unaware of the decision prior to training
Heavy recent losses (Rabbitohs, Manly, Cowboys) accelerated the decision (News.com.au)
Internal issues: roster concerns, loss of key players, and lack of on-field leadership (News.com.au)
Interim coaching options include club figures like Dean Young, with longer-term candidates such as Ben Hornby in the mix (News.com.au)
Club now focused on stabilising performance and beginning a rebuild

"Flanno only had one winning strategy, and that was pumping his team full of peptides. When the mean old NRL took that away from him he realised that coaching was hard."

"The rule changes killed Flanno's career with his lack of speed especially in the spine. He seems a bit like BA and believes that an effort based game is enough to win games. It may have worked in the past but the skill level of young kids coming…"

"Unfortunately flannos coaching style hasn't kept up with the speed of the game. Was noticeable last year but the 6 agains made it expenentially worse "

Replies

SuperEel 22 April 20, 2026 at 11:09am

And there were some wanting Flanagan to replace BA.
- KENDOZA > SuperEel 22 April 20, 2026 at 11:16am
  
  I'm glad some of those on here that wanted flanno are not working in the front office
  - Axel > KENDOZA April 20, 2026 at 1:13pm
    
    ...but they are active on this site LOL
- Bear > SuperEel 22 April 20, 2026 at 11:46am
  
  Yes I certainly remember that, can't quite remember who tho ?????
- The Captain > SuperEel 22 April 20, 2026 at 1:28pm
  
  Flanno only had one winning strategy, and that was pumping his team full of peptides. When the mean old NRL took that away from him he realised that coaching was hard.
Flow Basket April 20, 2026 at 11:12am

I'm hearing the senior players layed down
- LB > Flow Basket April 20, 2026 at 12:03pm
  
  Gutho said if Flanno goes, he, Cook and Lawrie will go. That led to their decision to sack Flanagan hahahaha
Nitram April 20, 2026 at 11:33am

I think their issue is their spine, particularly the halves. Personally i think if you swap the halves in the parra and manly games i think the dragons win both those games.
- LB > Nitram April 20, 2026 at 12:04pm
  
  They don't have a player, when down by 2 with 5 to go or up by 4 with 10 to go to see it out with class. Look at Moses, tough start to the year but his kicking put us in the position to win.
John Boyle April 20, 2026 at 11:38am

The club took a backwards step when they invested in older players looking for short term results.

This decisions has put the club back a few years to where they are now, they would be in a lot better position if they made the right decisions a few years back, all they have done is delay the inevitable.