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St George Illawarra Dragons sign Emre Guler from Canberra …<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a clearer summary of the signing:<\/p>\n

St\u202fGeorge Illawarra Dragons have signed 27\u2011year\u2011old front\u2011rower Emre\u202fGuler from the Canberra Raiders on a two\u2011year deal covering the 2025 and 2026 seasons .<\/p>\n

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Guler requested an early release from Canberra to relocate back to Sydney for family reasons\u2014he wants to be closer to his parents, who run kebab shops in Southwest Sydney<\/p>\n

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93 NRL games across seven seasons with Canberra, including the 2019 Grand Final<\/p>\n

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A tough, ball\u2011carrying prop known for his defensive reliability (tackle efficiency ~93\u201395%)<\/p>\n

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A mentor figure, seen as a stabilising force in Flanagan\u2019s forward pack<\/p>\n

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Impact on the Dragons:<\/p>\n

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 .<\/p>\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f Recent incident:<\/p>\n

Guler received a three\u2011match suspension early in 2025 for a crusher tackle against Melbourne\u2014a result of an early guilty plea .<\/p>\n

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> \u201cI like that signing. Guler is a solid front rower so he should help the Dragons forward pack.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDragons winrate to skyrocket after Emre tells them his dad said they can have kebabs on the house if they win\u201d<\/p>\n

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Emre Guler\u2019s 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\u2019s rebuild under Shane Flanagan\u2014offering both on-field resilience and leadership off it.<\/p>\n\n

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