Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1 - ESPN
Clint Gutherson has endorsed St George Illawarra's pursuit of Scott Drinkwater, declaring he will happily move to accommodate the North Queensland fullback's arrival.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
-
Scott Drinkwater reportedly rejected St George Illawarra Dragons’ contract offer as of mid-April 2026, keeping his options open and prompting continued discussions with several interested clubs. This development comes amid the Dragons’ pursuit of a high-profile fullback to bolster their season; Drinkwater’s camp indicated the initial proposal did not meet expectations, and a follow-up meeting was being planned to clarify long-term plans.[1][4][6]
-
Other outlets have echoed that the Dragons remained in the mix, with the situation described as fluid and contingent on the club’s long-term roster plan, coaching setup, and the role Drinkwater would play within that framework.[3][5][8]
-
There has been notable interest from multiple clubs, including whispers around potential fits with teams like Cronulla or others if a move became feasible, though nothing definitive had been announced publicly in terms of a secured deal at that time.[6][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull in the latest updates from multiple outlets and provide a concise timeline and odds on potential destinations, with citations. Also, I can summarize the key terms clubs were proposing (years, money, role) and what Drinkwater’s camp reportedly sought in terms of clarity about the Dragons’ plans.