ST GEORGE Illawarra look set to finally end their chase for a prized scalp with Gold Coast speedster Nene Macdonald on the verge of joining the Dragons.

The Dragons have missed out on a host of big name players including Corey Norman, Jarryd Hayne and Luke Keary but look to have landed Macdonald on a three year deal.

The Titans are resigned to losing the former Australian schoolboy representative.

Macdonald, 22, joined the Titans midyear through last year from the Roosters.

While Macdonald will add some much needed pace to a St George Illawarra backline, he does not solve the club’s half and hooker woes.

media_camera Macdonald has had his best season in first grade this year.

With Benji Marshall moving on at season’s end, the Dragons are without a recognised No. 7 while the contract standoff with hooker Mitch Rein continues.

The Dragons have made a pitch for NSW hooker Robbie Farah but will also look to Cameron McInnes or Damien Cook should Farah join the Rabbitohs.

The Dragons signed under-20s Queensland prop Josh Kerr for two years.