{"id":117035,"date":"2021-08-20T03:12:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T03:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=117035"},"modified":"2021-08-20T06:00:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T06:00:25","slug":"the-watson-whisper-thats-got-johns-worrying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=117035","title":{"rendered":"The Watson whisper that's got Johns 'worrying'"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns<\/a> says it's "worrying" that Knights<\/a> utility Connor Watson<\/a> reportedly signed with the Roosters<\/a> for less money and on a shorter deal.<\/p>\n

The legendary Newcastle halfback also says "it's disappointing as a former Knights player", after Watson penned a two-year deal with the Tricolours worth a reported $300,000 per year.<\/p>\n

Watson finalised a deal that will reunite him with the Roosters after this season, despite the Knights reportedly presenting a three-year contract worth $350,000 a year.<\/p>\n

"If the rumours are true, that he's signed for the Roosters for less money, it's worrying," Johns told Wide World of Sports' Immortal Behaviour<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

"Connor is so versatile, he can play any position, I mean any position, from fullback to front row, he's that perfect 14 jersey which is so important.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

"So personally, I'm really disappointed he's leaving the Knights."<\/p>\n

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Watson spent his first two seasons in the NRL with the Roosters, playing under coach Trent Robinson<\/a> in 2016 and 2017.<\/p>\n

But he's been at the Knights ever since, racking up 62 games in four years and bouncing back from an injury-plagued 2020 to carve out an impressive 2021.<\/p>\n

"I know he loves living up there," Johns said.<\/p>\n

"He lives with Kalyn (Ponga)<\/a>, obviously.<\/p>\n

"And he's very popular amongst the fans. And that's important in Newcastle; you have the connection between the club and the fans.<\/p>\n

"And on the field, I think he's been Newcastle's most consistent player. I think he's found his niche playing in the middle of the field with the quicker ruck and the six-to-go. I think he's been one of the Knights' best.<\/p>\n

"It's disappointing as a former Knights player (that Watson is leaving)."<\/p>\n

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