The developing story of Connor Watson's future has taken a dramatic turn, with the Sydney Roosters allowing the Origin star to head to the open market for 2027 if he can secure a long-term deal.
Watson's utility value may have been his downfall at the tri-colours, as he excels in both lock and hooker at a high level, and isn't playing the amount of minutes he probably deserves.
There will be plenty of clubs monitoring the situation carefully as he decides where to take his career next.
3. St George Illawarra Dragons
Watson would act as a utility player at the Dragons in a similar role he currently plays at the Roosters.
Given Hamish Stewart is earmarked as the long-term lock for the club, and Jacob Liddle hitting dominant form in recent years, it would be a case of Watson coming off the bench to plug holes in the forwards and rotate with Liddle in the 9.
With the Dragons lacking attacking flair this year, Watson would elevate their offence to another level if he were to put pen to paper for the Red V.
