St George Illawarra Dragons sign Emre Guler from Canberra …
Here’s a clearer summary of the signing:
St George Illawarra Dragons have signed 27‑year‑old front‑rower Emre Guler from the Canberra Raiders on a two‑year deal covering the 2025 and 2026 seasons .
Guler requested an early release from Canberra to relocate back to Sydney for family reasons—he wants to be closer to his parents, who run kebab shops in Southwest Sydney
93 NRL games across seven seasons with Canberra, including the 2019 Grand Final
A tough, ball‑carrying prop known for his defensive reliability (tackle efficiency ~93–95%)
A mentor figure, seen as a stabilising force in Flanagan’s forward pack
Impact on the Dragons:
Coach Shane Flanagan sees Guler as the experienced middle forward they needed. His addition complements new recruits like David Klemmer, Clint Gutherson, Damien Cook, Valentine Holmes, and Lachlan Ilias .
⚠️ Recent incident:
Guler received a three‑match suspension early in 2025 for a crusher tackle against Melbourne—a result of an early guilty plea .
> “I like that signing. Guler is a solid front rower so he should help the Dragons forward pack.”
“Dragons winrate to skyrocket after Emre tells them his dad said they can have kebabs on the house if they win”
Emre Guler’s move to the Dragons adds size, toughness, and experience to their middle forward rotation. His decision, rooted in family commitments, aligns well with the club’s rebuild under Shane Flanagan—offering both on-field resilience and leadership off it.
