Jayden Sullivan has withdrawn his request for a release from St George Illawarra, with the young playmaker committing to see out his contract with the NRL club. Still contracted until the end of 2025, Sullivan had asked to be released earlier this month following an approach to play No.7 at Canterbury. The Dragons had long indicated they were hesitant to let the 21-year-old go, even after re-signing halfback Ben Hunt on a new two-year deal until the end of 2025. Hunt's new deal had prompted concerns that Sullivan's path to the No.7 jersey would be blocked, and that he should look elsewhere for that shot. However the Dragons have told Sullivan they still see him as the long-term option, and there is no reason why can't claim the jersey sooner. The news comes as a welcome relief to the Dragons, who have had their culture questioned in recent weeks. But there is a hope within the club that they have now shown they are able to connect with their younger players. Sullivan, Tyrell Sloan and Talatau Amone have long been seen as the future of the NRL club. However in more positive news for the club, they have also welcomed premiership-winner Ben Creagh to the board this week with director Peter Black stepping aside.
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