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According to Code Sports<\/a>, the Roosters have just told Watson that if he can find a long-term deal at another team they would give him their blessing to leave early.<\/p>\n Watson is currently contracted until the end of 2027 and has been linked with the Manly Sea Eagles and PNG Chiefs.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old has scored 34 tries in 171 games for the Roosters and Knights since his debut in 2016 and has played five Origins for the Blues. <\/p>\n Connor Watson is free to leave the Roosters.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n DOLPHINS FLYER REJECTS DRAGONS OFFER<\/p>\n The Dragons have suffered another recruitment blow with Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller rejecting an offer to join the embattled NRL club. <\/p>\n Channel 9\u2019s Danny Weidler reported Fuller informed the Dragons of his decision not to take up their offer, but Scott Drinkwater remains a target for Shane Flanagan and the club. <\/p>\n Turning 29, today, Fuller has scored seven tries in 17 games for the Dolphin since his debut in 2023, but has been stuck behind Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the pecking order. <\/p>\n The Dragons were hopeful of luring Fuller to the club to play fullback, with Clint Gutherson tipped to change positions to the centres or wing. <\/p>\n Tyrell Sloan will play fullback this weekend against Manly, but is on the outer at the club and has been told he is free to explore his options elsewhere. <\/p>\n Drinkwater is now the Dragons\u2019 prime target at fullback, given he is on the outer at the Cowboys and unlikely to be re-signed beyond his deal which expires in 2027. <\/p>\n Trai Fuller has rejected the Dragons.Source: The Courier-Mail<\/p>\n COWBOYS GUN SET TO INK $3M EXTENSION<\/p>\n The Cowboys are reportedly set to ward off rival clubs in the race for Jaxon Purdue by locking up the young gun on a $3 million mega deal.<\/p>\n The Daily Telegraph<\/a> reported Purdue and his management have agreed to terms with the Cowboys on a $3 million extension.<\/p>\n Purdue is off-contract in 2026 and has been free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 last year, with the Storm, Bulldogs and Bears interested in his services, with Mal Meninga a big fan of the youngster.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old has scored 20 tries in 37 games since his debut in 2024 and has starred at centre, while also showing his versatility in spending time at five-eighth and fullback.<\/p>\n His performances have sparked plenty of interest in rival clubs, but the Cowboys have got their man with the Cowboys set to re-sign him on a four-year deal worth $3 million until the end of 2030.<\/p>\n Purdue and the Cowboys were at odds over finances, but have reportedly come to an agreement on a deal worth a reported $750,000 a season. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d say (it\u2019s my preference), I love the Cowboys, and I grew up here,\u201d Purdue told reporters this week.<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n PREDICTED BLUES TEAM: Laurie\u2019s gamble with TEN changes, $85k rise complete<\/a><\/p>\n PREDICTED QLD TEAM: Man to fill Walsh void as star returns amid seven changes<\/a><\/p>\n