We are committed to creating a communit See more 191,487 people like this 196,376 people follow this https://linktr.ee/nrl_dragons redv@dragons.com.au Sports team Photos WIN will nominate three board members while St George will provide three of their own. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. St. George Illawarra however did claim revenge later that year with a 50-4 win at WIN Stadium (that also remains Melbourne's worst ever defeat to date).[48]. St. George Illawarra Dragons. Copyright 2023 St. George Leagues Club. [52] Daniel Lacey was appointed to coach the side. St. George Illawarra won this match 2612. In the second round, they met the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium winning 280. If they lose to Manly in round 19 their finals dream fades further. As of the 2021 NRL season, this is the last time the two club's have played each other in a finals game.[40]. St George Illawarra's defence has been torn apart over the past two games during losses to Brisbane (32-18) and Sydney Roosters (54-26). "The performance of the team will come under the microscope. . . So stick with us and join us on this journey. UPSET: Raiders win a close one seriously The Dragons also owe less than $700,000 to a private benefactor. So the SGI Board members are: You must log in or register to reply here. In 2017, the club announced that the NRL had only provided three appropriate games to support this initiative for the 2017 season. Again the Red V was the Main jersey and the Alternate jersey was a red design with white slash marks. The top 30 roster boasts a stack of depth in the forwards with guys like Alvaro, Burns and Woods. By honouring our heritage and celebrating our future, we want to bring our community together to create lasting moments that will be talked about for years to come. Assistant coach Paul McGregor was named as his replacement until the end of the season, and was eventually employed full-time following improved results. Following a lengthy and considered process, the St George Illawarra Dragons, the Illawarra Steelers and WIN today announced the transaction which will change the ownership structure, the shareholders, and the Board of Governance of the club. [23], The season finished with the club finishing in 11th place,[24] missing out on finals for the third consecutive year. BECOME A MEMBER. On 2 September 2019, it was revealed that McGregor's position at head coach would be coming under review following the conclusion of the season. St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin could be in the gun as the club's board meets to discuss the team's performances. In the wake of the Super League war of the mid-1990s, and the resulting split competition of 1997, the Illawarra Steelers found themselves struggling financially and seemed unlikely to survive past 1999. Johnston's extensive management experience across a variety of sectors with companies such as Suncorp, IAG and Office National has seen him consistently achieve exceptional results since he were last Dragons CEO. The Dragons won the game 2212 condemning the Broncos to a third consecutive year without a finals appearance which allowed the, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 02:06. ", St George District Rugby League Football Club Directors: Brian Johnston, Ralph Piggott, Craig Young, Peter Black, WIN Directors: Andrew Gordon, Andrew Lancaster, Craig Osborne and Graeme Gulloch (Steelers), - New Joint Venture Partnership arrangement between St George District Rugby League Football Club and WIN, - New Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO, - Removal of NRL loan and formal business arrangements with the NRL, - Club and brand remains as St George Illawarra Dragons, - Home Venues, namely Jubilee Stadium and WIN Stadium unchanged, - St George Illawarra Dragons will continue their current funding commitments to the St George, Illawarra and South Coast districts, - No change to the St George District Football Club Joint Venture arrangements or commitments. Much will depend on the make up of the new SGI Board; our future is in their hands so it would be nice to know who they are and a bit about their background. Paul McGregor, who played 158 combined games for Illawarra and the joint venture, was a popular choice when he took over in 2014. Steve Price was named as his successor. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, You have skipped the fixtures overview, tab for page content, You have skipped the video carousel content, tab for page content. St George Illawarra Dragons respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Ziggy's Reunion Party. Members 104,860 Latest member hornyhorne. . The club have given no indication on the future of head . Other players to have switched clubs include Lance Thompson and Jeremy Smith (St. George Illawarra to Cronulla), Beau Scott, Sam Isemonger and Matt Bickerstaff (Cronulla to St. George Illawarra) and Colin Best (Cronulla to St. George Illawarra) and then back again, as of 2011). 's' : ''}}: Inaugural Dragons NRLW captain Sam Bremner calls time on career, The best NRLW tries by the Dragons in 2022, Dragons shine as Jillaroos record World Cup three-peat, Elsie Albert named in World Cup team of the tournament, Be in that jersey! If this is the case that would mean St George with only 2 votes,would not have much of a say on any decisions Sport; Nrl; St George Illawarra Dragons open door to drastic name change. The Dragons lost 54-26 to the Roosters on Saturday night to fall away from the NRL's top eight. During the Super League war, Cronulla-Sutherland was one of only three Sydney teams to join the rival competition, entrenching further spite from both the St. George Dragons and the Illawarra Steelers were loyal to the ARL during the Super League War). In 2022, the St George Illawarra Dragons wore their heritage Illawarra Steelers commemorative jersey against the Canberra Raiders at WIN Stadium. to as St George's "little brother".[39]. St. George Illawarra five-eighth Jamie Soward was labelled a 'rag doll' in defence whilst trying to stop Melbourne's Greg Inglis scoring a try, however ever since that match Soward's game has matured. AU $3.99 to AU $13.99. They lost first position after a three-game losing streak while the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs won all games in that period, but remain in the top three. Reactions: The Silverdale Phantom. Last weekend, St George Illawarra slipped out of the top . Cronulla-Sutherland originally were part of the St. George juniors area, and Cronulla are often referred In the 2009 NRL Finals Series, St. George Illawarra finished as the Minor Premiership and faced the Parramatta Eels who finished 8th on the ladder, A week earlier at the same venue, St. George Illawarra had defeated Parramatta 37-0 but in the finals game, Parramatta won 25-12 with Parramatta player Jarryd Hayne scoring a brilliant solo try. The club broke the ground record at WIN Stadium twice in the 2005 season. The rivalry increased further in 2005 when they met in a qualifying final at a sold out WIN Stadium with the Dragons winning 2822. The club received a boost in May when former dual-code international player Wendell Sailor joined the team. Connect to CRM . - Reached a settlement directly with WIN for their shares for a "commercially in confidence" sum, - Illawarra remains in the name and brand of the Club, - Steelers will have one Director on the new Board, - Harold Matthews (U16), SG Ball (U18) and Tarsha Gale teams in the Illawarra continue as Steelers, - New 50 per cent owners of the St George Illawarra Dragons, with the St George District Rugby League Football Club, - Reached a settlement directly with the Illawarra Steelers for their shares for a "commercially in confidence" sum, - Four decades of support for rugby league in the Illawarra and the Dragons. The club ended the regular season in sixth position. 80's & 90's Flashback PARTY! A recent member survey has sent Red V fans into a spin, with one of the questions suggesting options for a possible name change to the merged club. While Illawarra and Dragons supporters will see no change to the club, the new affiliation is expected to strengthen its corporate structure as it reshapes the business away from the traditional club-funded model. The 2023 NRL draw sees each club receive three byes throughout the season. [25] St George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club. Wollongong, 1/5 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia. Thank you very much, it certainly answers some questions. Others of note include Nick Emmett who was brought to the club by Wayne Bennett, and Neville Costigan, who was sacked just before the Broncos' 2006 success. [53], In June 2018, Sam Bremner, Kezie Apps and Talesha Quinn were unveiled as the club's first three signings. See More. ISC became St George Illawarra's apparel partner in 2014 until 2017. The Dragons' Facebook page is a community where everyone can stay connected and share their passion for footy. "WIN has long partnered with the Steelers to bring world class rugby league to the Illawarra and we want that legacy to continue. In the 2017 NRL season, St George Illawarra lead the competition after the first eight rounds before a dramatic slide which saw the club record only six wins for the rest of the season. The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Board comprises 11 Board Members and is chaired by Chris Bertinshaw. With under ten minutes to play, St George Illawarra were ahead on the scoreboard before two quick tries gave Canterbury a 2620 victory. Messages 11,719. The St George Illawarra board will also impose its own sanctions against the remaining 12 players involved on top of the $305,000 combined fines and 20 games worth of suspensions handed out by the NRL. With its updated interface and improved navigation, the Official St George Illawarra Dragons app is packed with features and content, including: Full team lists. Nathan Brown was also involved in a sideline incident when he had slapped Trent Barrett in Wollongong during a game against Manly, and was issued a $5000 fine. Gordon has been a Dragons board member since 2006 and currently holds the Executive Chair of WIN Corporation. Can anyone point me towards information about the board and governance - e.g. The club also claimed its first World Club Challenge Championship, defeating Wigan Warriors 2115 at DW Stadium. St George Illawarra began their 2011 Season with pre-season wins in trials over Canterbury and South Sydney in the Charity Shield. An extraordinary scoreline was seen in the round 25 clash with Manly. Products. Trailing 3410 after 53 minutes the club came back to win the match 3634. The joint-venture club won the historic match 2018, however lost 6 more matches after that leaving the Saints sitting in 15th place on the NRL Ladder. Israel Folau could be back in the NRL this season.AP As a result, St. George Illawarra won the minor premiership for the 2009 and Wayne Bennett's first season at the club, but the team was eliminated from the finals after losing both their finals matches, therefore becoming the first minor premiers since 1993. Assoicate Professor Shahla Meedya is a mid-career researcher at the Australian Catholic University. This was in reference to St. George signing an affidavit at the time which included that it would be detrimental if Souths were returned to the competition. Comments More from Coronavirus Regional growth needs better planning New COVID-19 waves predicted after nearly 900 deaths so far this year: CMO "It has been a challenging quest at times, and I am pleased the game at the elite level under the Dragons brand will continue to proudly go forward in our district with two committed joint-venture partners. - Ralph Piggott will replace Peter Doust as a representative of St George District Football Club on the Dragons Board in November 2018. The Cowboys completed a massive 180-degree turn last year, going from wooden spoon predictions to a top four berth and home preliminary final before a controversial loss to Parramatta. In the 2017 NRL season, St. George Illawarra needed to beat Canterbury in the final game of the regular season to qualify for the finals. 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