Exasperated St George fans have started a petition to break away from Illawarra and end the merger between the two clubs.
The two clubs merged in 1999 and, apart from one memorable premiership win under Wayne Bennett in 2010, have been largely plagued by mediocrity and under-achievement.
There is rumoured to be simmering tension between the old St George and Illawarra factions, which has reached boiling point this season.
The club is proving a disaster on and off the field, yet to win a game, offside with the majority of its supporter base and feuding over the future of embattled coach Paul McGregor.
Angry Dragons fan George Youssif created the petition yesterday and it is quickly gaining support, with almost 300 signatures online in less than 18 hours.
He plans to send it to NRL boss Peter V'landys once more people have come on board.
"St.George has its own area is a proud team full of heritage and legends," Youssif said.
"The NRL will do all they can to help them.
"Give the 'Gong their own failed team.
"We've had enough and want change."
The petition can be found here.
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