Dean Young, currently the interim coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons, is expected to be appointed as the club’s permanent coach. Multiple reports say the appointment would be on a two-year contract. The decision follows competition for the role, including a challenge from former premiership-winning teammate Ben Hornby. According to the accounts, Young ultimately holds off Hornby for the position. The coverage is consistent in describing Young as the leading candidate and framing his interim position as the basis for the expected promotion to head coach. The reports do not provide additional details on the specific terms beyond the length of the deal or on broader club changes tied to the appointment. Overall, the sources agree that the Dragons are close to confirming Young in the permanent role after a contested coaching process involving Hornby.