Clint Gutherson

Dean Young says he won’t rush a decision on the club’s next captain, while also revealing his plans for Clint Gutherson.

The tough Dragons veteran is adamant he will see out the final year of his contract, but there’s one clear issue looming.

After 15 losses in a row, the senior Red V players finally drew a line in the sand against the reigning NRL premiers.

Brisbane suffered a shock defeat to the bottom-placed St George Illawarra on Sunday and lost gun middle forward Patrick Carrigan in the process.

Rookie halfback Kade Reed has unseated Kyle Flanagan for the Dragons' Anzac Day clash with the Roosters.

The legendary fullback has backed Dean Young to make an immediate impact but concedes that the squad is in no shape for sustained success.

A hero of the joint venture's only period of success is a strong favourite to replace Shane Flanagan, while some big roster moves loom large.

The pressure has shifted to two of the Dragons' biggest names as the club desperately searches for its first win of the season.

Phil Gould has urged the Dragons not to panic at the selection table but said an exiled speedster could help them find much needed points.

Dragons forward Ryan Couchman has been referred straight to the judiciary for a tackle that ended the season of Parramatta forward J'maine Hopgood.