HANDS OFF OUR FAMOUS RED V, DRAGONS WARN

ST GEORGE Illawarra has issued a stern warning to the celebrating Dolphins – hands off our famous Red V.

The Dolphins – who play in the same red and white colours as the

Dragons – will consider several jumper designs for entry in the 2023 NRL premiership, including a current playing strip strikingly similar to St George Illawarra.

While St George Illawarra predominantly plays in a white jersey with a red V, Redcliffe has previously played in a red jumper with a white chevron. The Dragons may even ask the NRL to step in and ensure their iconic jumper design isn’t copied by the Dolphins.

“There’s only one team that will wear the Red V and that’s us,” said Dragons legend and board member,

Craig Young. “That red V started nearly 100 years ago.”

While the Dolphins claim they have not settled on any jersey proposals, Young and St George Illawarra chief executive Ryan Webb sent a quick and direct message to the 17th franchise – stay away from our jumper design.

St George Illawarra is worried the club’s famous red V jersey (left) will be copied by Redcliffe (right) when the Dolphins debut in the NRL in 2023.