Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1
St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson will happily move positions if Scott Drinkwater arrives as fullback, backing his club's pursuit of the No.1.
aapnews.aap.com.auHere’s what’s happening with Scott Drinkwater and the Dragons as of now.
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Latest developments: Multiple outlets in mid-April 2026 reported the Dragons actively pursuing Scott Drinkwater, with talk of an offer in the three-year range and negotiations intensifying. However, there were also reports that Drinkwater’s camp sought clarity on long-term plans before committing.[1][3]
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Significance and status: By late April 2026, several sources suggested the Dragons were close to finalizing a substantial, long-term deal for Drinkwater, with figures around the high six-figure annual range (around $900k per year) cited in some reports, though official confirmation from the club remained pending at that time.[4]
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Context and competing interest: Drinkwater’s name has been linked with other clubs, and the Cowboys’ contractual situation (his current deal with North Queensland through 2027, plus other roster moves) influenced the dynamics of the negotiations.[3][5][1]
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Additional perspectives: Endorsements from teammates and pundits—such as Clint Gutherson advocating for the Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No. 1—added to the perception that a move could be plausible, contingent on mutual long-term alignment.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest verified updates from current news sources and summarize any official club statements or player-side comments, and, if you want, track the timeline of negotiations with a concise table.