Connor Watson

Connor Watson’s 2027 cap value at the Dragons is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $545K a season (range $435K–$655K, Estimated).

Roosters · 2026 · Hooker / Lock / Five-eighth

13th of 45 hookers by estimate

Hooker salaries 2027 · Highest-paid NRL players 2027 · The market: who can move, who can pay

Signed through 2029.

2026 · 26 games · 1,059 minutes (41 a game) · Compared with 38 qualifying hookers

• Tries: 2
• Total points: 8
• Try assists: 2
• Tackles: 659
• Minutes / game: 41 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Roosters — Cap Dramas Estimate: $340K a season (range $270K–$410K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Dragons — Cap Dramas Estimate: $545K a season (range $435K–$655K, Estimated).
• 2028 · PNG Chiefs — Cap Dramas Estimate: $680K a season (range $540K–$815K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-10-02 · Connor Watson signs with Dragons after Roosters exit
• 2026-08-14 · Connor Watson signed already for new club

Beside him on the hookers board

• 11th Phoenix Crossland (Newcastle) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $595K a season (range $475K–$715K, Estimated).
• 12th Mitch Kenny (Penrith) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $570K a season (range $500K–$640K, Estimated).
• 14th Reed Mahoney (Cowboys) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $485K a season (range $400K–$565K, Estimated).
• 15th Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $475K a season (range $380K–$570K, Estimated).