Shane Flanagan is gone, but do the Dragons’ problems run deeper?

Shane Flanagan is gone, but do the Dragons’ problems run deeper?

From ABC SPORT Daily by ABC Australia

April 20, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent departure of coach Shane Flanagan from the St George Illawarra Dragons and explores the deeper issues facing the team.

In round 23 of last year the St George Illawarra Dragons were celebrating a win over the Sharks and a contract extension for coach Shane Flanagan. 11 consecutive losses later they’re looking for a new head coach after the club announced they are mutually parting ways. We are seven rounds into the NRL season and already two coaches have been moved on. Can the Dragons do what Manly have done and turn their fortunes around or do they have bigger issues? Featured: Michael Carayannis, journalist, ABC Sport and NewsCorp. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Stack

Guest: Michael Carayannis

Topics covered

  • NRL
  • coaching changes
  • St George Illawarra Dragons
  • sports analysis
  • team performance

Keywords

  • Shane Flanagan
  • St George Illawarra Dragons
  • NRL season
  • coaching changes
  • team performance

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Organizations: St George Illawarra Dragons, ABC Sport, NewsCorp

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