Premiership playmaker Jamie Soward will return to St George Illawarra next season in a consultancy role.
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Soward left the Dragons after a fallout with then coach Steve Price in 2010, having been part of the drought-breaking title in 2010.
A prolific goalkicker, who finished with a record tally of 234 points in 2009 and 197 points in the premiership year, Soward will return to the club in a kicking and attacking support role to new coach Anthony Griffin.
"I'm extremely excited to return to the Dragons after a number of years away from the club," Soward said in a statement.
"It's a proud moment and great opportunity for me to be able to work alongside such a high quality squad.
"The Dragons have always held a special part in my heart and I'm looking forward to making more memories in my new role at the Red V."
Soward, who played in the 2011 State of Origin series for NSW, worked with Griffin during their time at the Penrith Panthers.
Dragons general manager of football Ben Haran explained the rationale behind Soward's return to the club.
"We are delighted that Jamie has agreed to return to the club, given his experience as a former Dragons premiership winner and New South Wales Origin representative," Haran said.
"Jamie's focus will be centred on kicking, whether to help develop individual kicking games or instil best practice techniques as far as goal kicking is concerned, among a vast number of other aspects.
"The relationship that Jamie and Anthony Griffin established during their time at the Penrith Panthers together was another positive factor considered when making this appointment."
