Matt Dufty has talked down the reports of leaving the Dragons in the off-season as he gets ready for the 2019 Telstra Premiership season.
The fullback's future at the club has been the main talking point in recent days but Dufty has confirmed that he will be staying at the Dragons in 2019.
"I've had a chat with the senior staff members at the club and they have assured me of my spot in 2019 so I'm keen to rip into pre-season and beyond for the Dragons," Dufty told the club's website.
"The club reassured me that if anything were to happen that they'd let me know before it hit the papers which is great to hear because I have a great relationship with everyone at the club and I'm looking to ripping in for them and all the boys."
Ian Millward, Dragons Director of Rugby League Pathways and List Management has expressed his disappointment over the situation of the 22 year-old.
"The speculation and misinformation surrounding Matt's future has been disappointing," Millward told dragons.com.au.
"Matt is contracted for 2019 and will definitely be a part of our squad next year, there has never been any internal discussion that suggested otherwise."
Dufty went back to training a fortnight ago as he was one of the first to report for pre season. He has enjoyed it as well as seeing the rewards as he played every game for the Dragons this season.
Dufty is also excited to see his older teammates as they are required to report for training next week.
"It's been a shock to the system coming back after a long break and getting straight into the running but it's been good to see all the boys again," Dufty said.
"It's been a bit different the first few weeks because the last couple of years I've been the one who has been the inexperience kid. It's good to come back and help push along the boys who are in the first or second pre season and help them through it."
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