Connor Watson has made a decision on his playing future.
The in-demand utility has rejected a contract extension at Newcastle and will instead re-join the Roosters from next year.
Watson had a host of clubs after him but in the end it was left to a choice of two – stay at Newcastle or return to the Roosters where he made his debut.
The 25-year-old has opted to sign a two-year deal with the Roosters after playing 38 NRL games in two years at the club before joining Newcastle in 2018.
The Knights were keen on retaining Watson but grew increasingly concerned when he missed a club imposed decision deadline last week. Newcastle wanted a call made before their last-start win against Cronulla but were told by Watson he needed more time.
In the end that time has landed with Watson taking up a deal with the Roosters where he will add some much-needed depth in key positions at the club.
The in-demand utility has rejected a contract extension at Newcastle and will instead re-join the Roosters from next year.
Watson had a host of clubs after him but in the end it was left to a choice of two – stay at Newcastle or return to the Roosters where he made his debut.
The 25-year-old has opted to sign a two-year deal with the Roosters after playing 38 NRL games in two years at the club before joining Newcastle in 2018.
The Knights were keen on retaining Watson but grew increasingly concerned when he missed a club imposed decision deadline last week. Newcastle wanted a call made before their last-start win against Cronulla but were told by Watson he needed more time.
In the end that time has landed with Watson taking up a deal with the Roosters where he will add some much-needed depth in key positions at the club.
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