Amid all the uncertainty surrounding the NRL, and in a case of terrible timing, last week Dragons hard man Tyson Frizell signed for the Newcastle Knights for 2021.
This new contract will not be registered at this time by the NRL due to the current circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic putting all NRL contract registrations on hold.
Frizell made the call on his future last week before the competition was suspended.
Dragons Director of rugby league pathways and list management Ian Millward said Frizell received one of the most substantial offers in St George Illawarra history to remain at the club beyond the 2020 season.
"It was a deal that reflected his contribution over the past eight years, and of course, the seasons that would have followed. We made responsible decisions when determining Tyson's value and contract extension.
"Tyson's decision to depart the Dragons at season's end will now allow the club to pursue other quality players in the marketplace."