Dragons Allow Tyrell Sloan to Talk to Other Clubs, Highlighting Struggles in Talent Development

The Dragons have permitted junior player Tyrell Sloan to negotiate with rival clubs, signaling their challenges in nurturing talent from their renowned nursery. Despite his potential, Sloan's defensive weaknesses led to his removal from the team, raising doubts about his future with the Red V. Veteran journalist Andrew Webster expressed disappointment in Sloan not fulfilling his local junior success story potential.

Jun 24, 2025 - 11:57
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Dragons Allow Tyrell Sloan to Talk to Other Clubs, Highlighting Struggles in Talent Development

The Dragons have allowed local junior Tyrell Sloan to negotiate with rival clubs, raising concerns about their talent development. Sloan, dropped for the Round 17 game against the Eels, can explore options despite being under contract until 2026. The 23-year-old, with 39 tries in 70 NRL games, faces uncertainties due to defensive and high ball issues. Veteran Clint Gutherson's arrival pushed Sloan to the wing to learn before taking back the No.1 jersey. However, coach Shane Flanagan's patience seems to have worn thin. Journalists express disappointment over Sloan's potential not being fully realized at the club. Errors in recent games led to his axing, with pundits highlighting his talent but lack of confidence. The Dragons' struggle to nurture NRL stars, especially in the halves, remains a long-standing issue.

According to the source: Fox Sports.

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