Gareth Widdop to bring St George Illawarra Dragons direction in 2014 Gareth Widdop playing for Melbourne in 2013. ST GEORGE Illawarra prized recruit Gareth Widdop says he is hoping to bring some direction to the Dragons in 2014. After four seasons at the Storm, Widdop joins the Dragons on a four-year deal, rumoured to worth $2 million, and hopes his wealth of big game experience will benefit his new club next season. "Hopefully a bit of direction and quite a bit of experience as well," Widdop told Dragons TV of what he brings to the team. Gareth Widdop unloads a pass with Jarrod Mullen around his ankle's Source: News Limited I've played in some big games over the last few years and hopefully I can do whatever role the coach asks of me, I'll be doing that to best of my ability. ..."we've got a great roster, a lot of youth and a bit of experience in the team. If we work hard during this pre-season hopefully we can go a long way in this competition in 2014. The 24-year-old English international featured in three of England's five World Cup matches and is looking forward to joining his new teammates for pre-season training in the New Year. "For me to be around the calibre of player in the tournament was great for myself," he said. Gareth Widdop in England for the World Cup. I've gained a lot of experience from the tournament now I'm looking to build for St George. Having thrived playing alongside Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith, Widdop is looking forward to establishing a strong combination with the Dragons key men. "Whoever is the other half it is important you have a good halves partnership," he said. Obviously Josh Dugan there at fullback, the key players. I'm looking forward to getting out with the whole squad. They're a great set of guys and I'm really looking forward to the season.