Dragons Community Grassroots Rugby League programs revolve around support of Junior Rugby League Clubs and schools within our region.
Junior Rugby League
The Dragons work with the local rugby league clubs to increase junior player and qualified volunteer numbers. The Dragons also promote age-appropriate modified versions of the game to parents and to establish direct links to the Dragons.
Our Homelands
- St George District Junior League
- Illawarra District Junior League
- South Coast District Junior League
Our Local Products
The St George Illawarra nursery stretches for Kogarah in the north all the way down to Batemans Bay on the South Coast of NSW. The Dragons Junior League Clubs comprise of three areas, St George, Illawarra and Group 7 with a total of 38 Junior Clubs competing within these areas. The St George Illawarra Dragons NRL squad, has consistently comprised of a high percentage of local juniors.
Current homegrown Dragons include:
| Matt Cooper | Shellharbour Sharks |
| Ben Creagh | Wollongong University Books
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| Ben Hornby | Corrimal Cougars |
| Dan Hunt | Dapto Canaries
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| Cameron King | Hurstville United |
| Trent Merrin | Shellharbour Sharks |
| Brett Morris | Kiama Knights |
| Jason Nightingale | Renown United |
| Matt Prior | Thirroul Butchers
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| Kyle Stanley | Hurstville United
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| Dean Young | Dapto Canaries
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| Chase Stanley | Hurstville United
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| Atelea Vea | Hurstville United
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School Programs
Using the profile of the Dragons to promote and encourage participation in sport as being enjoyable and part of a healthy lifestyle.