The youthful and talented group include Albion Park-Oak Flats' Josh Coric, Illawarra juniors Connor Muhleisen and Jackson Shereb in addition to long-term Dragons lower grader Bailey Antrobus and experienced front-rower Michael Molo.

Former Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks playmaker Jack Williams signed a Dragons training contract at the beginning of pre-season but has since concluded his time with the club.

"Collectively this group will gain an understanding of what it takes to train in a full-time environment which will help push them to the next level," Dragons general manager of football Ben Haran said.

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"The local juniors have played a lot together and with some others already established in our NRL squad.

"To see that clear pathway to the NRL will only challenge them to improve.

"Molo is another who has created his own path and now has the opportunity to train full-time.

"He's a great prospect and comes well prepared to handle the demands of pre-season training."

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Coric, Muhleisen and Shereb sees the number of players from the triumphant 2019 Illawarra Steelers SG Ball team currently training with the Dragons' NRL squad to eight.

Imposing forward Coric has been in the Dragons' list management planning for some time.

The Eagles junior participated in the club's 2021 NRL pre-season and is currently slated to progress into the development squad in 2023.

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