St George Illawarra has confirmed Ben Hunt will be a Dragon in 2018.

The 26-year-old will play out 2017 for the Brisbane Broncos before beginning his five-year contract in Wollongong.

“We were looking for a really competent, world-class halfback. It was about signing someone who has been a regular halfback and who has played at the highest level,” Dragons recruitment director Ian Millward said.

“Ben’s also a good family man and quite composed as a person. The Red V fans should be over the moon.

“Ben’s made a massive commitment to the Dragons but he also has a season to go with the Broncos.

“It’s important he has a great season with the Broncos, and it’s important we have a great season with the personnel we currently have.”

Milward added that the Dragons were on the lookout for more quality signings.

“We’re still very active internally as well,” Millward said.

“I don’t want to speculate on specific names at present because we’re in negotiations but we are progressing well.”