Reports are suggesting that St. George Illawarra Dragons’ halfback Ben Hunt is set to be named captain of the club.
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Hunt is set to be installed as new skipper by coach Anthony Griffin.
Former Dragons assistant coach Shane Flanagan has commented on Hunt who is set to take over from Cameron McInnes after he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week.
“I like Benny, he’s a good kid,” he said on SEN 1170.
“His heart is in the right place, he trains hard and he prepares well.”
Flanagan also commented on the additional pressure the new role may have for Hunt.
“A lot of people might say that there’s going to be more pressure on him to perform but I think he'll take pride in being club captain," he added.
“He’ll take a little more responsibility.
“He gets a lot of pressure on him because of his paypacket, which you can’t shy away from, he needs to perform.
“But from what I can see, he’s got a good relationship with the coach and I think that’s a big step towards being successful.”
Hunt is set to lead the Dragons for the first time on for their Charity Shield match against South Sydney in Mudgee on February 27.