St George Illawarra Dragons forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga has revealed head coach Dean Young was the reason he re-signed with the club. Pasifiki Tonga has had a rollercoaster of a 2026 season. Loko trusted that Dean would bring the players in to that great forward pack so that the club can improve. “He loves the club, he wants to be there and he wants the club to be successful. He is very happy to be part of the Dragons' rejuvenation that seems to be occurring down there for 2027 and beyond.”