Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has compared Dylan Egan to Panthers’ Clive Churchill Medallist Liam Martin, which is a pretty fair wrap.
If Egan turns out to be even half the player Kangaroos and Blues star Martin is, then the Dragons will be very happy.
Egan moves into the club’s NRL squad for 2025 having spent the 2024 season on a development deal and is a big chance to debut in Round 1.
A Gerringong Lions junior, Egan has progressed through the club’s pathways system having played two seasons of Harold Matthews Cup and two seasons of SG Ball with the Steelers.
He was the captain of the Steelers SG Ball Cup outfit in 2023 and made the leap up to Jersey Flegg Cup level later in the season.
The 20-year-old enjoyed a standout NSW Cup campaign in 2024 appearing in all 24 games and scoring seven tries.
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Liam Martin turned 22 just before his debut 5 years ago
Egan still 20yrs old ? May have just or about to turn 21yrs...............if Dylan debuts in the NRL before Liam Martin that would be a fair effort and especially if he plays 10 games plus
Martin played 16 games in his debut year similar to Toby Couchman but Couchman was only 19yrs old > 3 years younger !!!!!