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St George Illawarra have struck a blow on rivals Cronulla with rising playmaker Dan Atkinson set to switch clubs on a lucrative three-year deal.
Atkinson was a revelation for the Sharks last season when filling in for Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall at five-eghth.
Off contract at the end of next season, he has agreed to terms on a $1.5 million deal with the Dragons, according to a NewsCorp report for 2026 onwards.
Trindall recently re-signed long term at the Sharks and Hynes is under contract until the end of 2029 so Atkinson has a path to a permanent first-grade spot blocked at his current club.
The Dragons need to shore up their playmaking stocks following the departure of captain Ben Hunt to the Broncos.
They have signed ex-Rabbitohs half Lachlan Ilias on a two-year deal while coach Shane Flanagan’s son Kyle is set to return at five-eighth after a strong first season at the club following an unhappy stint at Canterbury.
Cronulla are facing a salary cap squeeze after Trindall, Kiwi forward Briton Nikora and prop Oregon Kaufusi extended their tenure while Warriors star Addin Fonua-Blake has recently arrived at the club on a big-money deal.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have emerged as the frontrunners to sign New Zealand forward Leo Thompson if he leaves the Knights although Canberra have also weighed in with a hefty offer.
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