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‘I’m sorry’: Flanagan apologises to fans as Dragons crash to worst season start
The Dragons were held scoreless in their worst start in club history, and Shane Flanagan said he needs answers quickly.
- On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the St George Illawarra Dragons slumped to an 0-5 start for the first time in their 26-year history after a 32-0 loss to the North Queensland Cowboys at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium.
- Coach Shane Flanagan faces mounting pressure as the Dragons remain the only winless team this season, with the squad holding a club-record nine consecutive losses dating back to last year.
- Fans booed the team off the field as the attack appeared disjointed, with Flanagan admitting, "I'm very, very disappointed with the performance. I'm not trying to sugarcoat it."
- Dragons co-captain Damien Cook defended the coaching staff, stating, "It's all us players, we're the ones out there," as the team emphasized individual accountability for the defeat.
- Pressure intensifies ahead of next week's match against the Manly Sea Eagles, with observers noting the club could axe Flanagan similar to Manly's dismissal of Anthony Seibold late last month.
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‘I’m sorry’: Flanagan apologises to fans as Dragons crash to worst season start
The Dragons are 0-5 to start the year for the first time in the joint venture’s 26-year history after a 32-0 drubbing by the Cowboys at Kogarah.
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