The strength of the "Tongan connection" at George Illawarra was evident last week when the club engaged in the first of what could be a series of cultural celebrations for players and staff.

St George Illawarra fell to pieces when it mattered ... Damien Cook, Valentine Holmes and Clint Gutherson will improve the Dragons but major question marks will surround the club in the halves ...

They were accused of lacking leadership options but that hasn’t been a problem for Dragons coach Shane ... In a nod to history, inaugural St George Illawarra co-captains Mark Coyne and Paul ...