Dragons Hold Talks With Brodie Croft For 2027 — St George Illawarra Dragons News
st george illawarra dragons news turned on one clear development: the Dragons have held talks with Brodie Croft about a possible move for the 2027 season. No deal has been tabled yet, but the club has identified the former NRL halfback as a possible long-term answer.
Croft Fits The Dragons Plan
Croft is a Super League playmaker and former Man of Steel winner, and the Dragons have been looking for a halfback for some time. Before moving overseas, he played 65 matches for the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm, a stretch that keeps his NRL profile relevant as the club weighs its next halfback option.
The talks place him in the middle of a crowded market. He has also been linked to the Perth Bears and Warrington Wolves, while Leeds Rhinos are understood to be relaxed about his situation.
Leeds Rhinos Keep Their Options Open
Leeds have held talks with Croft about a possible contract extension, which leaves the Dragons chasing a player who is not sitting in a simple open-door scenario. That gives St George Illawarra a roster target with competition attached, not a straight path.
The timing points to a longer build rather than an immediate fix. A move for 2027 would give the Dragons a halfback piece for the future, but it also means they are negotiating around a player whose current club is still talking about keeping him in place.
Spencer Leniu Adds Noise
Spencer Leniu’s situation at the Roosters has added another layer to the chatter around player movement. He posted, “Love this club! Love my brothers,” on social media, and Trent Robinson said last week that Leniu will see out the remainder of his contract until the end of 2027.
Robinson also said, “I think you’ve got to be careful that, that stuff people don’t buy into those conversations too much.” He added, “Just because one person says it doesn’t mean it’s true. We know where we’re at between Spenny and I and the club and his management and we’ll keep rolling on.”
Leniu is on a self-imposed media ban, earns $800,000 per season, and will be free to test the open market on November 1. The PNG Chiefs are expected to show high interest in him, which keeps the broader recruitment picture active while the Dragons work on Croft.
