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‘I’m Just Realistic’: Why Shane Flanagan Admits Dragons Can’t Win Competition

Coach Shane Flanagan expects the Dragons to improve next year after new signings and play-makers settle, despite low chances of winning this season, citing last season's low finish.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
It’s not often you hear a coach concede before a ball has been kicked that their team can’t win the competition, even if they know that to be the case.

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‘I’m just realistic’: Why Shane Flanagan admits Dragons can’t win competition

It’s not often you hear a coach concede before a ball has been kicked that their team can’t win the competition, even if they know that to be the case.

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Flanagan: 'Stupid' to claim Dragons can win title

Shane Flanagan has admitted it would be a "stupid expectation" to claim St George Illawarra can win the premiership, admitting 2026 is a building year.

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"Two or three more signings": Flanagan flags contract movement for Dragons

He recently suggested his side won't win the premiership this year.

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ESPN broke the news in United States on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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