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St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor admits the Dragons will be targeting new North Queensland recruit Scott Drinkwater in Friday's NRL clash.
www.sbs.com.auHere’s the latest on Scott Drinkwater and the Dragons:
The Dragons reportedly secured Scott Drinkwater on a three-year deal beginning in 2027, with official confirmation coming from the club’s site on April 24, 2026. This marked a major off-season signing as they aimed to strengthen their spine for the future. [source: Dragons official announcement]
Prior reporting indicated intense negotiations and strong interest from St George Illawarra, including initial offers and discussions about a move from North Queensland, but the situation evolved quickly before the signing was announced. [sources: ESPN (April 11), El-Balad reporting (April 14)]
Public commentary around the pursuit included expectations from fans and media about how Drinkwater would fit as a fullback and how the Dragons’ roster plans would be affected, especially with coaching and staff changes at the club during that period. [sources: ESPN (April 11), Sporting News (April 14), Fox Sports/NRL360 discussions]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline with exact dates and summarize each source’s key claims, or set up a quick comparison of what Drinkwater’s addition could mean for the Dragons’ 2027 lineup.
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St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor admits the Dragons will be targeting new North Queensland recruit Scott Drinkwater in Friday's NRL clash.
www.sbs.com.auThe St George Illawarra Dragons have formally tabled an offer for North Queensland Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater, ESPN understands, as talks between the two parties continue to progress.
africa.espn.comScott Drinkwater is a North Queensland Cowboys NRL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates and rumours.
www.zerotackle.comThe St George Illawarra Dragons have signed Scott Drinkwater to a three-year contract, with the dynamic fullback joining the club from the 2027 season through to the end of 2029.
www.dragons.com.auThe St George Illawarra Dragons’ winless season desperately needs something to go right, but the latest news on their pursuit of Cowboys superstar fullback Scott Drinkwater is likely only to add to the pressure on the already embattled club.
www.sportingnews.comScott Drinkwater rejects dragons offer talk has intensified after St George Illawarra put a three-year deal on the table for the Cowboys fullback. The approach was made this week, with the offer understood to be worth $1 million per season, but the player’s camp is still seeking clarity before any decision is made. The key …
www.el-balad.comThe scott drinkwater dragons pursuit has surged after Dean Young revealed he spent 20 minutes speaking with the Cowboys fullback about a move to St George Illawarra. The Dragons are reportedly on the verge of landing Drinkwater on a deal worth $900, 000 a season, with a three-year agreement said to be close to done. …
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