Overview
- ESPN reports St George Illawarra have lodged a formal offer for Cowboys No. 1 Scott Drinkwater, with talks advancing after North Queensland gave him permission to negotiate.
- Captain Clint Gutherson publicly welcomed the chase for Drinkwater and said he would give up the fullback role to help the team.
- While sidelined with a hamstring injury, Gutherson defended coach Shane Flanagan and said players and staff remain united despite the poor start.
- The Dragons sit 0-6 with 10 straight losses dating back to last year, increasing scrutiny on Flanagan and the club’s senior recruits.
- Contract uncertainty grows as Jaydn Su’A declines an extension option and is set to join Parramatta after the season, while a retention freeze pauses extensions but not recruitment following a failed bid for Trai Fuller.