Identical twins Josh and Brett Morris are making the most of their last few games together, writes Brad Walter.

DRAGONS fullback Brett Morris admits it is no coincidence that he and brother Josh have both hit top form since the latter finally settled his playing future and signed with the Bulldogs.

But the sight of the pair at their brilliant best during the past two months has little to do with Brett sharing the mental anguish tormenting his identical twin as Josh considered leaving the club where their famous father, Steve, is regarded as something of a legend.

"You never know, this could be the last year we play football together - so we've just gone out to have fun together and Josh has put on a couple of tries for me, so it's been good," Brett said on the eve of tonight's clash with Penrith at ANZ Stadium. "I just like playing with him. We've played together our whole lives and it's always been fun, so for the rest of this year, that's what we're going to try and do."

Unfortunately for St George-Illawarra fans, it wasn't until after Josh's deal with the Bulldogs was done that they got to really see how good the combination was.

Having been teammates every year except in under-18s when Josh played for the Kiama Knights side coached by their elder brother Scott, and Brett played for the neighbouring Gerringong Lions, the brothers were separated in 2006. Brett was called into first grade and remained there until injuring his shoulder early last season.

Josh, who made his debut in the opening round of the 2007 premiership, effectively replaced his brother, who was limited to just two NRL appearances last year and then struggled for form at the start of this season.

After a stint with Helensburgh in the local Illawarra camp, Brett was re-united with Josh in the Anzac Day clash with the Sydney Roosters that has sparked a run of five victories in their past six matches - including a last-gasp defeat of Manly, secured when Josh put Brett over for the match-winning try.

"It feels pretty good when something like that happens," Josh said. "It's tough just playing in the NRL but to have your twin brother out there besides you is pretty special. When he sets you up or you set him for a try, it's a special feeling and I love doing it.

"We didn't get to play too much together in the last two years, so we're just starting to get that combination back together and it's been working well. We just know each other's games so well and with his positioning, Brett knows where to pop up - and he's been in the right spot at the right time to get himself a couple of tries, which he's been pretty happy about."

Josh also said he had been happy since making the decision to sign a two-year deal with the Bulldogs - although it means that he won't play with Brett, who is contracted with the Dragons for another season.

The brothers insisted that Josh made the decision on his own, although he had the support of the entire family, including that of his father.

"Josh is his own man, he's got to look after himself and I didn't have any part in his decision," Brett said. "It is a bit of a shame, but that's footy. There is a salary cap and for those reasons, people have to move on. It was probably a hard decision for him to make but's made it now and I'm sure he's happy."

Josh said the decision to leave the Dragons had been tougher to make than he had expected and admitted it affected his form earlier in the season.

"I was a little bit worried. I tried to do things that didn't work and I lost a bit of confidence, but I think once I found out where I was going I was a bit more relaxed and was able to just go out and enjoy my footy," he said. "It's a decision I'm happy with, and I'm looking forward to going to the Bulldogs.

"But in saying that, my focus now in this last year with the Dragons is to just go out there and enjoy every game, play well and make the finals."

Not surprisingly, Brett shares his attitude.

"We just want to keep building our season and get up the top where we belong," he said. "We know we've got the team to match it with any team, we've beaten the top five sides in the comp so far so once we get to the finals anything can happen."