The St George Illawarra Dragons are in trouble.
That statement should be one all rugby league fans can agree with.
Winless this season, in fact, winless in their last ten NRL matches, dating back to August of last year.
Shane Flanagan is holding on to his job by the skin of his teeth and the club has introduced a well-reported-on retention freeze for all off-contract players.
With Jaydn Su'a confirming his departure to the Parramatta Eels, that means there could be up to nine more players leaving the Red V at the end of the year.
A total roster clean out is exactly what the Dragons need, but let's turn the focus away from the Dragons for a moment and focus on what the future could hold for these nine off-contract players.
Mathew Feagai
After making his debut in 2021, Mathew Feagai looked set for a long career at the Dragons, playing almost every game in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
However, since Shane Flanagan's arrival, he has only managed 20 appearances for the club over the last three seasons.
His twin brother, Max Feagai, departed at the end of the 2024 season, and is currently plying his trade at the Gold Coast Titans.
With Philip Sami departing, the most likely destination for Feagai is to reunite with his brother in Queensland, who is contracted to the Titans till the end of the 2027 season.
While he is primarily a centre, he can play on the wing too, providing extra depth for the Titans' outside backs.
