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.
Emre Guler
If Emre Guler is re-signed when the retention freeze is lifted, it may very well be the final straw for Dragons fans.
An extremely underwhelming prop whose presence is ultimately preventing Loko Pasifiki Tonga's inclusion in first grade, it's hard to see Guler as a starting prop anywhere else in the NRL.
The 28-year-old doesn't seem destined for the Super League, although it is certainly an option, and will most likely be picked up on a cut-price deal in the NRL.
The Perth Bears could be on the hunt for depth and so might the Brisbane Broncos.
The prop would certainly prefer to remain in NSW, but it's hard to see any of them wanting to add Guler to their roster, except for maybe the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels.
