Dragons extend contract for rising star Eden Hodges after junior success
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The St George Illawarra Dragons have secured Eden Hodges with a contract extension for two additional seasons. The local junior had a standout performance in the 2026 Jersey Flegg competition, earning Player of the Year honors and guiding the team to a minor premiership. Hodges, a five-eighth who scored 15 tries and made 20 assists, is set to join the Dragons' NRL squad for November training. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to stay with the club he joined as a junior, looking forward to further development in the upcoming season.
- •Eden Hodges signs a two-year contract extension with the Dragons.
- •Hodges scored 15 tries in the 2026 Jersey Flegg season.
- •He will train with the Dragons' NRL squad starting in November.
- •Coach Dean Young highlighted Hodges' impressive performances.
- •Hodges aims to continue growth into the 2027 season.
- 5:52 AMZero Tackle NRL — Dragons lock up rising star after stunning junior season
"The Illawarra local has agreed to terms to remain at the Red V.
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