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

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    • He can backflip all he likes, as long as he doesn't end up here.

  • No thanks to Flanno!

  • Maybe next season, when his emotions have played out, would Flanagan make a decent assistant coach for us? 

     

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