Dragons star Jack Bird will remain at St George Illawarra after inking a two-year deal with the club, extinguishing fears he was set to backflip.
Bird, who joined the Dragons in 2021 following an injury-ravaged stint with the Broncos, will remain with the club until the end of 2024.
“Jack is an out-and-out footballer, a proven winner and a fantastic competitor who has, and will continue to add, great value to the team over the coming seasons,” said Dragons general manager of football Ben Haran.
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“Jack is a great character around the club and his retention is a win for everyone involved at the Dragons, including our passionate Red V members and partners.”
Bird said he was rapt with the fresh deal.
“St George Illawarra is where I first started my career and I’m proud to remain a Dragon,” Bird said.
“The club gave me the chance to come back and play first grade after all the injuries I faced earlier in my career.
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“It has been an opportunity I’m grateful for and one that I have enjoyed over the past 18 months, particularly with the support of my family and friends close by.”