Canberra and St George Illawarra have confirmed a **DONE DEAL**: **Emre Guler**, the burly front-rower, has officially joined the Dragons from the Raiders for the 2025 NRL season—a move that’s now complete and signed off.
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* **Who**: Emre Guler, 27‑year‑old prop who made **93 NRL appearances** with Canberra between 2018–24
* **What**: Transfer/re-signing finalized and Guler is now registered and playing in the NRL for St George Illawarra
* **When**: Effective from Round 1—Guler has already tallied **7 games** for the Dragons as of **June 28, 2025** ([en.wikipedia.org][1])
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### Why It’s Big News
* **Stacked front-row reinforcement**: The Dragons brought in several high-profile players—Damien Cook, Valentine Holmes, Clint Gutherson—and Guler adds much-needed depth to their engine room ([sportingnews.com][2]).
* **Strategic fit**: With a shrewd eye for physicality and work-rate off the bench, Guler fills a key rotational role in the pack—a core part of Head Coach Shane Flanagan’s plans.
* **Raiders to Dragons trend**: Guler becomes another Raider to join the Red V in 2025, following earlier departures like Francis Molo (to Dolphins) and Zac Woolford (though Woolford’s move to the Dragons didn’t materialize) ([reddit.com][3]).
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This transfer marks a clear “done deal” — fully executed and already on-field for St George Illawarra. Fans can expect Guler to make an even bigger impact as the Dees look to climb the ladder.
