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‘A diverse range of knowledge’: Ennis joins the Dragons for 2026

September 10, 2025 11:29 am in by
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Sharks coach, Shane Flanagan celebrates with Michael Ennis of the Sharks after winning the 2016 NRL Grand Final match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The St George Illawarra Dragons have announced Michael Ennis will join the club as an Assistant Coach for 2026.

He spent the final two seasons of his NRL career playing under Shane Flanagan at Cronulla where they won a premiership together.

Since his retirement in 2016, Ennis has transitioned into coaching spending time with the Raiders, Eels, Sharks, and most recently the Sea Eagles.

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“It’s exciting to be able to welcome Mick to the Dragons,” Coach Shane Flanagan said.

“He brings with him a wealth of experience and a diverse range of knowledge. He’s played under and worked alongside some of the game’s best coaches and will add a lot to our coaching staff here at the Dragons. Mick’s had plenty of success in rugby league and we look forward to him joining our staff.”

Ennis enjoyed a 273 game NRL career as a player prior to coaching.

“I’m really excited to be joining the Dragons. It’s a proud club with a rich history, and I’m grateful to Shane and the organisation for the opportunity to be part of the coaching staff” Ennis said.

“I really enjoyed working with Shane during my playing days at Cronulla, and I’m looking forward to linking up with him again. He’s a coach I have enormous respect for, and I can’t wait to contribute alongside him here at the Dragons.”

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