He was touted as the answer to St George Illawarra's attacking woes but after just two games for his new club, Kurt Mann admits his confidence was shot.

Brought to the Dragons as ball-playing option at fullback, it was hoped the 23-year-old's arrival would allow Josh Dugan to make a desired switch to the centres where he scored 10 tries in 12 games during the 2014 season.

It was all going to plan, with Mann proving a pre-season standout and doing enough to earn first crack at the No.1 jumper for round one. He was solid if not spectacular but admits the wheels fell off a week later in a 30-2 loss to the Sharks.

"In the first game I played all right but in the second game I probably played one of the worst games of rugby league I've ever played," Mann said. "I lost a bit of confidence in my ability and I think a few of the boys lost a bit of confidence in me as well.​ It took a while to get that back playing reserve grade.