St George Illawarra star Corey Norman has backed talented twins Max and Mat Feagai to make the next step to the NRL.
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The odds of that happening with the Dragons took a boost on Tuesday, with the club extending their contracts until the end of the 2022 season.
In further positive news, Max was also named in the 21 for St George Illawarra's clash with the Gold Coast on Friday. He will make his debut if he comes into the 17.
Whenever that chance comes, Norman said the brothers will impress when they do pull on the Red V.
"They're good trainers, they're very skilful and they're very talented," Norman said.
"[Max] is in the squad this week, so I think it's good and can't wait for them to get their chance."
The departure of Euan Aitken at season's end, who recently signed a three-year deal with the Warriors, could open the door for the Feagais to play in the NRL in 2021.
The Illawarra twins, 19, have been with the Dragons since their Harold Matthews days and highlights include being part of the Illawarra Steelers side that clinched the 2019 SG Ball title, and representing NSW Under-18s Origin and the Australian Schoolboys.
They join the likes of Josh Kerr, Jackson Ford, Mikaele Ravalawa and Adam Clune who have re-committed to the club in 2020, while Zac Lomax extended his contract last December.
Max Feagai said the twins were happy with the decision to extend their day with the Dragons.
"We were pretty surprised when we were told that the club were keen to do so. I'm pleased that we can stay here and continue to grow as players," he said.
"We have come along a way since we first moved to Wollongong with our dad. I'm pretty happy now to see that it was all worthwhile.
"We have always been told the Dragons are a development club so the fact we are continuing to work our way through is very special."
I'm pleased that we can stay here and continue to grow as players.
- Max Feagai
Mat Feagai said it was great faith from the Dragons to extend their deals, given the lack of game time the wider squad had experienced this season.
"We haven't really had the chance to show what we can do on the field this year with no football available [other than first grade]," Mat said.
"We have always challenged each other and to be able to continue our rugby league careers together is great. It's helpful too because we will always push each other to compete and do our best which makes our journey all the more special."