'Blew everyone away': Dragons coach rejects fitness concerns around new recruit

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has dismissed worries about Clint Guthersons fitness levels amidst speculation that he may not fulfill his three year contract due to concerns, over his health and injuries.

Recently Gutherson inked a deal with St George Illawarra following a move, by the Eels to let go of their captain before the final year of his contract was up.

The talented fullback is set to team up with players such as Damien Cook and Valentine Holmes at the team in the year. Gutherson wasted no time getting into the swing of things in his jersey last Friday at his debut training session, as a member of the Dragons squad.

The ex New South Wales Origin player led the way during a demanding climb up Mount Keira. Impressively outpaced his younger teammates by more, than a decade in age.

Throughout his career as an athlete in the sport of Parramatta football team is Guthersons reputation for peak physical fitness was never in question despite facing injury struggles in his last season which raised doubts, about his future performance longevity.

"In the opinion of head coach Flanagan there should be no uncertainty, about his future " he stated (as reported by Nine).

"You might want to go up the Keira mountain and check out his performance... He impressed everyone this morning " Flanagan informed the press.