Dylan Lucas confirms reason for leaving Dragons, joining Knights
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Newcastle Knights forward Dylan Lucas expressed that he left the St George Illawarra Dragons due to the club's lack of faith in his abilities. Now a member of the NSW Blues and preparing for a preliminary final, Lucas joined the Knights when he was 19 after feeling undervalued at the Dragons. He cited that the Dragons did not show interest in keeping him, a sentiment he hopes to prove wrong as he faces his former team. Lucas has made a notable return from an ankle injury and contributed significantly this season.
- •Dylan Lucas left Dragons at 19 for more opportunities with Knights.
- •He is preparing for a preliminary final against the Panthers.
- •Lucas has 10 tries and 116 metres per game this year.
- •He made a comeback from an ankle injury suffered eight weeks ago.
- •His performance could impact both player retention discussions and Knights' playoff progress.
- 6:25 AMZero Tackle NRL — Dylas Lucas reveals why he left Dragons, joined Knights
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