The St George Illawarra Dragons have re-signed Connor Muhleisen on a deal that keeps the 25-year-old at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.
Head Coach Dean Young is excited to bring Muhleisen back for the next two seasons, praising the No. 9’s work ethic and attitude.
“Connor is consistent and competes incredibly hard, and that’s what I value most as a coach,” Young said.
“I know exactly what I’m going to get from him every time he steps onto the field. His journey hasn’t always been smooth sailing, which makes me respect his resilience and the way he’s continued to push through challenges. I also love the fact that he’s been at this club since he was 14 years old. That kind of loyalty and connection means something, and I know how much this club means to him.”
Muhleisen, a Dragons Academy graduate, was grateful to have signed an extension with his childhood club.
“It’s a great feeling to be extending my time with the Dragons,” Muhleisen said.
“I supported the club as a kid, and I’ve been in the system since I was 14 – this place means a lot to me. This year had its ups and downs, but it ended on a high for me, and I’m looking forward to returning for preseason. Deano has been a great mentor to me, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve over the coming years.”
Muhleisen spent much of last season recovering from an ACL tear sustained in the 2025 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final, but his hard work paid off with a return to the NRL in Round 26.
A native of Buxton in the Wollondilly Shire, Muhleisen played junior football with the Thirlmere-Tahmoor Roosters before linking up with Illawarra as a teenager, where he represented the Steelers at junior representative level and helped lead the side to a 2019 SG Ball Grand Final win.
Muhleisen was rewarded with an NRL debut in Round 22, 2023 and has gone on to make 13 topflight appearances.
