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

"Highly doubt they sign Fletcher. Between Fletcher and Sanders in SG ball we had Brettle in 2024. He playing halfback with Renzo at 6. Storm signed him the following year and he guided Storm to win JF last year. Pretty sure they rather keep…"

"He's been in awesome form this year. I doubt he will keep it up, but he will be getting much bigger offers than he would have this time last year. I think he's worth $600k but he could get offers of $800k or more."

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Coryn Hughes April 20, 2026 at 1:40pm

At least they have a good crop of youngsters coming through if they land Drinkwater add him to Atkinson and Liddle there's 3 parts of the spine and Kolomatangi to be the leader of there foward pack.They could surprise a few teams with the young guys as there very good.

Fire Gutho into centre.Theres a team there they just need the right mix off the park like us which will be key.
Muttman April 20, 2026 at 4:18pm

I know I've been critical of our club's football department particularly the R&R but fook me at least we are not the Dragons. What a shitshow that joint is. They sack their Head Coach, now they can't even decide on who the interim Coach should be (apparently a few of the Illawarra side of the Board don't want Dean Young) so they've cancelled training for today. The new interim coach will be announced tomorrow lunchtime, meaning they'll only have a few hours to name their side for this weekend's game. That club is a disaster!
- paul taylor > Muttman April 20, 2026 at 4:39pm
  
  Reckon they will go with Mick ENNIS. Probably need to pull the band aid now but they will wanmt try and keep the playing group slightly motivated.
Parra_Greg April 20, 2026 at 4:50pm

He needs a juiced team to win.....thats pretty obvious....after the peptides stuff should of never got a gig again.

Wonder if BA will head over .....
ParraEels April 20, 2026 at 7:54pm
Parra_Greg April 20, 2026 at 8:08pm

Whats the chances for a Keaon Koloamatangi back flip lol
- LB > Parra_Greg April 20, 2026 at 9:29pm
  
  He apparently said the other day he will be there. So who knows.
- Michael W. > Parra_Greg April 20, 2026 at 10:58pm
  
  He can backflip all he likes, as long as he doesn't end up here.
ParraPride April 20, 2026 at 9:04pm

No thanks to Flanno!