The Dragons Den

Another week … Another news story …  Jason Ryles has taken himself out of consideration for the Dragons Head Coaching role, but the season rolls on with the Panthers at BlueBet Stadium.  Defensive Coach Ben Woolf sits down with Christian to discuss the journey that lead him to The Dragons, coping with constant rules changes, his rivalry with his brother Kristian Woolf of the Dolphins and the impor...

Off the back of an important win against The Roosters, The Dragons Den welcomes Interim Head Coach Ryan Carr.  Christian and Ryan discuss the massive changes within the club since last week, the grit the boys showed to get over the line at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium and how the Dragons possess all the tools to turn this season around. Ryan makes it clear he’s not a coach who wants wins the easy way...

A chaotic week for Dragons Fans as the club makes the decision to part ways with Anthony Griffin. Christian welcomes CEO Ryan Webb to talk us through the process, what Hooks departure means for the club moving forward, and what we can expect from Ryan Carr in 2023. The season marches on, with key changes ahead of the Roosters game at Kogarah on Friday.  So, Dragons legend Shaun Timmins joins The D...

A big episode for The Dragons Den this week. The one and only Jamie Soward sits down with Christian for a deep dive into the NRLW and all that’s involved in putting together a winning side in the ever growing woman’s rugby league competition. We take a look back at Sowies proud years in the Red V and get his insight into the current Dragons squad and their 2023 season. Ahead of a tough one in Town...

There’s not been a lot to cheer about in the Den recently, but one thing is for sure … there’s young talent knocking on the door.  Toby Couchman sits down with Christian to talk about his journey and hopes for his future. Dealing with the step up in professionalism, and overcoming the ups and downs of the NRL at such a young age.  The Dragons Den talks to Josh Kerr about his decision to move on in...

The Dragons Den welcomes Red V royalty! Michael Weyman was known as one of the hardest running props in the game and to this day, his commitment to the Dragons is worn on his sleeve. Looking back, ‘Horse’ covers everything from his junior days in Marouya, pushing through darker periods in his career, to lifting the Provan-Summons Trophy in 2010 under super coach Wayne Bennett. Christian and Mick d...

This week Bomber joins Christian in the Den!  Sitting on the sidelines after training he talks about his time out of the game, how it shaped who he is today and his road back to his best footy.  The boys talk selections, the young guns knocking on the door and how the team can turn the season around …Starting with the Roosters on Anzac Day. The Dragons Den is hosted by Christian McEwan Executive P...

General Manager Ben Haran enters the Dragons Den. Christian and Ben focus on the current climate at the club, is Hook on the chopping block? What happens behind the scenes when a coach is moved on and why do we lose so many of our youngsters, only to look outside the Illawarra and Kogarah nursery for players? But most importantly, how can the club build a squad for the future and still remain comp...

This week, The Dragons Den welcomes El Capitano Ben Hunt!  From the team gym at WIN Stadium, the boy from Dingo sits down with Christian to discuss the highs and lows of 15 seasons and almost 300 games in the NRL.  Ben breaks down an important victory against the Dolphins, speaks of silencing the critics with good performances and discusses his part in the development of the young halves around hi...

Josh Kerr is a big man with an even bigger personality. As Christian and Josh overlook WIN Stadium, Josh honestly and openly unpacks a difficult loss to local rivals The Sharks.  The boys discuss how the current Dragons squad must create their own identity and if the media circus surrounding the squad affects team performance. Can being off contract destabilise a player mentally? And what are the...

This week The Dragons Den heads into the office of head coach Anthony Griffin. We kick off with a recap of the 10 minute meltdown at Suncorp. Hook is open about squad depth, past and future recruitment plus some possible additions to the current squad. We hear his goals for the 2023 season and his hopes for the development of our young spine plus our chances going into the local derby this weekend...

The Dragons Den EP2 hosted by Christian McEwan This week on The Dragons Den, Jack Bird , Zac Lomax and Blake Lawrie join Christian in the Dragons Den. Does negative media attention fuel the fire to succeed? Team chemistry, Preparing for the Broncos, the HIA 11 day stand down policy, player abuse in the NRL and what’s the deal with Jackson Hastings? Strap yourself in … The boys were breathing fire...

The Dragons Den - The Official Dragons Podcast, Hosted by Christian McEwan St George Illawarra Dragons CEO, Ryan Webb joins The Dragons Den! Ryan and Christian discuss the Dragons most recent off-field incidences, impacting the club and fans. Are the Dragons unfairly targeted by the media? An Off-Season to forget … Amone, Molo, the Mudgee bust-up and club surveys gone wrong. Is there a problem wit...