Teamwork new focus

JACK de Belin says St George Illawarra’s slump has coincided with his side playing as individuals instead of as a team.

After a strong start, the Dragons have won once in their past five games. A loss against Manly on Sunday could send them out of the top eight for the first time.

De Belin said the Dragons had moved away from what had worked so well in the first half of the year.

“It’s about getting back to basics and the key principles and fundamentals that work for us,” he said. “We went away from that a little bit and got away from our team first actions and playing a bit too individualised at the moment.

“For example, kick chase, kick pressure, working hard on your insides and supporting your mate.”