Ben Hunt
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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.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
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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.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
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.
- by Adam Pengilly
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.
- by Michael Chammas
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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.
- by Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
‘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.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘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.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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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.
- by Adam Pengilly
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State of Origin
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.
- by Andrew Johns
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.
- by Adam Pengilly
Ben Hunt to escalate release request after Origin series
After the Dragons’ second straight thumping, their captain won’t back down on his desire to leave the club at the end of the year as Shane Flanagan locks in key staff members.
- by Adam Pengilly
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