Dragons plan for Sloan retention as Kerr set to depart to England
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The St George Illawarra Dragons are planning to retain Tyrell Sloan while allowing Josh Kerr to leave for the English Super League at the end of 2026. Sloan has expressed a desire to stay despite several teammates leaving for overseas clubs, including Damien Cook and Mathew Feagai. The departure of Kerr could free up salary cap space needed to keep Sloan during contract negotiations. However, the Dragons' roster remains tight, even after signing six new players for the next season. Sloan's recent form under new head coach Dean Young may encourage the club to explore options to keep him.
- •Josh Kerr is likely moving to a Super League club for 2027.
- •Tyrell Sloan wants to remain with the Dragons despite several departures.
- •Dragons signed six new players and extended contracts for young forwards.
- •Sloan's late-season performance has increased interest in his retention.
- •Kerr struggled for minutes in the 2026 season, impacting his decision.
- 5:19 AMZero Tackle NRL — Dragons open new path to Sloan retention, forward to depart immediately
"Sloan doesn't want to leave, and now, a way for him to stay has been identified.
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