Michael Molo re-signs with St George Illawarra Dragons until end of 2024

Griffin will come under renewed pressure about his future next year when he is off-contract, especially if the Dragons miss out on the NRL finals this year.

The Dragons dropped to ninth on the ladder after losing to Brisbane on Sunday.

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The 25-year-old who has played five games since making his debut this year, said a career in the NRL is a dream come true, alongside brother Francis.

Francis is named to start in Saturday's crucial clash with the Roosters on the Central Coast, while Michael was named 18^th man.

"A couple of years ago I was working a 9-5 job and would watch the NRL every weekend and I would always tell my mates it was something that I still wanted to achieve so I'm really proud of how far I've come," Molo said in a statement.

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"I'm very thankful for the opportunity and grateful that the Dragons were happy to have me here for the pre-season. My older brother Francis has been in my corner since the start too and taught me what it takes to be a first grade player.

"I've worked hard to get to where I am, and I won't look back now."

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