Overview
- The Dragons' board and both shareholder groups unanimously endorsed Young on Monday for a two-year contract running through the end of 2028.
- Club chiefs said they picked Young after a structured recruitment process that prioritised his football plan and his connection with players rather than short-term results.
- Young has coached the team to two wins in 10 games since taking over as interim after Shane Flanagan's April sacking but the side has shown clearer competitiveness in recent weeks.
- CEO Tim Watsford confirmed the club has written repeatedly to the NRL about a run of contentious refereeing decisions that the club says cost them close games and carry consequences beyond match results.
- St George Illawarra is already reshaping the roster for 2027 with signings including Keaon Koloamatangi, Scott Drinkwater, Luke Metcalf, Connor Watson and Phillip Sami while the board says Young will face clear performance accountability.