Connor Watson

[Jacks Fur Coat]

13 is a very ugly man. Remember when he wanted forum members to use their real names? In 5 minutes I figured out who he was in real life and used his Frankenstein like head as my avatar. Hahaha ha what a clown.

Thirteen is a good man, and one of the most loyal and passionate Easts people I've ever met.

Anyway, none us are oil paintings (except maybe Mickie Lane).

[Kelby]

Thirteen is a good man, and one of the most loyal and passionate Easts people I've ever met.

Anyway, none us are oil paintings (except maybe Mickie Lane).

[Lydon]

Watson 2 more years according to Buzz

I’m a little surprised with this considering the emergence of Sandton Smith as a bench utility..

Surely we won’t be carrying him and Watson off the bench next year?!?

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Thirteen is a good man, and one of the most loyal and passionate Easts people I've ever met.

Anyway, none us are oil paintings (except maybe Mickie Lane).

Lol speak for yourself. I look about 80 percent Brad Pitt.

[TryColours]

Good, but that could be bad news for Hutch.

Could explain his game last night. Playing for a contract will do that

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Lol speak for yourself. I look about 80 percent Brad Pitt.

Mega rich and pretty?

Jeez... if that was me, I wouldn't be spending my time slapping people around on an internet forum.

[TryColours]

In terms of confirmation

The quote from Buzz is:

"The Roosters — aware Pearce was heading for retirement — have instead locked in Connor Watson to play the bench-utility role.
It’s a big signing for the Roosters as Watson had big-money offers from both Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers. He has signed for the Roosters for another two years."

Sounds pretty sure of himself

[Johnny73]

In terms of confirmation

The quote from Buzz is:

"The Roosters — aware Pearce was heading for retirement — have instead locked in Connor Watson to play the bench-utility role.
It’s a big signing for the Roosters as Watson had big-money offers from both Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers. He has signed for the Roosters for another two years."

Sounds pretty sure of himself

If Connor Watson staying means Pearce doesn't come back then I'll welcome his continued employment with the Roosters.

[redwhiteblue]

Lol speak for yourself. I look about 80 percent Brad Pitt.

12 Monkeys Brad Pitt?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Brad Pitt?
Fight Club Brad Pitt?

[Bondicigar]

What a shot in the arm for Watson, he gets an extension after Pearce knocks back his 14 utility spot.
great for his confidence

[Rooster1908]

Lol speak for yourself. I look about 80 percent Brad Pitt.

Is that at the beginning of Benjamin Button or the end

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Mega rich and pretty?

Jeez... if that was me, I wouldn't be spending my time slapping people around on an internet forum.

Moderately wealthy and ugly Brad Pitt 2023 is closer. I don't drag my knuckles like Mouthbreather 13 though.

[ARD]

I see Watson exclusively as a middle forward. Smith would be my 14

Interesting to see who and how Trent uses the forwards next year. Apart from Jared, Collins and Leniu in rotation, it’s anyone’s guess.

[Rooster_6]

I see Watson exclusively as a middle forward. Smith would be my 14

Interesting to see who and how Trent uses the forwards next year. Apart from Jared, Collins and Leniu in rotation, it’s anyone’s guess.

Yes I agree to an extent, I don’t think Watson and Sandon Smith are in competition for the same spot. If anything I actually think it’s potentially Brandon Smith & Watson competing for the same role.

Although with Watson on the bench you do have the option to play a full forward bench as Watson provides genuine injury cover in the spine and centres at a pinch.

Personally for mine I would move Nat Butcher moves into the starting prop role next year. His defensive work rate is off the charts and he’s an underrated ball carrier.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Nat has shown good ability at left edge (last two weeks) , right edge (late last year and beginning of this year) , and up the middle (vs Knights) this year.

Our issue next year if we play Watson and a hooker/half on the bench is that one of the forwards will miss out.

8. JWH
9. Cheese
10. Collins
11. E Butcher
12. N Butcher
13. Radley

14. S Smith / Turpin / Hutch
15. Watson
16. Crighton
17. Leniu

Means Tupouniua would miss out. I'd assume he would be in our best 17 when fully fit.

Also thought Brown, May and Whyte have all impressed this season despite the results.

May had a massive game vs Fins. He seems like one of those forwards who doesnt impress if given limited minutes, but the longer he is on the field the stronger he gets.

Watson has been re-signed as a 14, the bench will be him plus 3 forwards.