Dragons coach Shane Flanagan flagged in his press conference after a 32-0 loss to North Queensland that “changes” are on the way.

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Could that include a shock mid-season move for experienced fullback Clint Gutherson?

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A report from Code Sports claims Gutherson’s future at the club is suddenly in question with the club looking to secure Dolphins livewire Trai Fuller effective immediately.

Fuller could make the mid-season switch as he reportedly has a clause in his contract which requires him to be paid above a salary threshold. That clause can be triggered to allow him to make an immediate move to a rival team.

In this case, that would be the Dragons as they are said to be weighing up an offer which would immediately make Fuller a free agent.

The dynamic fullback has impressed every time he has played in the NRL but has struggled to get consistent playing time for a Dolphins team that is stacked with backline depth.

According to the report, the potential deal with the Dragons will likely depend on whether they are prepared to guarantee Fuller an extra season in 2027. The Red V are said to be hesitant to do that.

Fuller is currently off-contract at the end of this year.

Gutherson, meanwhile, is contracted until the end of 2027 and was spotted with ice on his hamstring after Saturday’s loss to the Cowboys.

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Veteran rugby league reporter David Riccio suggested earlier in the week that the Dragons should consider moving Gutherson from fullback, adding centre would be the “best spot” for him.

“You need an elite fullback in your team,” Riccio said on NRL 360.

“I still think Gutho has value but I don’t think he should play at six. I think the best spot would be at centre.

“Still have him out there, he’s a valuable contributor and a leader but at fullback, I think it’s gone past him.”