Stefano Utoikamanu allowed to explore options, Dragons withdraw from race for his services.
Speaking to News Corp, St George Illawarra Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has confirmed that the club have decided to pull out of the race for Stefano Utoikamanu.
While the Dragons have ruled themselves out of the race for the NSW Blues front-rower, the Melbourne Storm remain the heavy favourites, with the Canberra Raiders on their tail for his signature.
The Storm have already reached out to Utoikamanu's management to sign him for 2025, while the Raiders are believed to have offered him a major offer worth around $1 million per season.