LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The St George Illawarra Dragons are set to line up Lachlan Ilias as their potential replacement for Ben Hunt, who has departed the club.
The 24-year-old halfback from the South Sydney Rabbitohs is rumored to be making a move to the Dragons, with reports from zerotackle.com fueling the excitement.
Ilias has been on the radar of both the Bulldogs and the Dragons, but it looks like the Dragons are winning the race after a second medical check with the club.
The Sydney Morning Herald has also confirmed this progression.
The Dragons are eager to snatch him up for the coveted number seven jersey, as they see potential in the talented player.
With 53 NRL games under his belt, Ilias unfortunately faced a setback last season with a leg injury during a NSW Cup match.
The Dragons are leaving no stone unturned, ensuring Ilias undergoes an X-ray to validate his fitness before sealing the deal.
The recruitment of Ilias could bring a fresh dynamism to the team's lineup, injecting some much-needed spark into their gameplay.