St George Illawarra has secured Dean Young as their permanent head coach, despite controversial refereeing decisions that influenced outcomes during his trial period. The Dragons organization has publicly criticized officiating inconsistencies, arguing that questionable calls significantly affected their performance evaluation. This appointment reflects the club's confidence in Young's coaching capabilities, even as they voice concerns about the impact of refereeing errors on team results and player development during the selection process.

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