Connor Watson

Connor Watson

Personal information
Born	31 May 1996 Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Height	176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
Playing information
Position	Five-eighth, Hooker, Halfback
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
2016–	Sydney Roosters	2	0	0	0	0
As of 18 April 2016
Source: [1]

Connor Watson (born 31 May 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. He plays at five-eighth, hooker and halfback.

Background

Born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Watson is of Indigenous Australian descent^[2] and moved to Avoca Beach, New South Wales at the age of five.^[3] He played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks and Kincumber Colts, before gaining a scholarship at Knox Grammar School and playing rugby union.^[3] While playing rugby union, he spent part of his time playing rugby league with the South Eastern Seagulls.^[3] He was then signed by the Sydney Roosters.

Playing career

Early career

In 2015 and 2016, Watson played for the Sydney Roosters' NYC team.^[4][5] In July 2015, he re-signed with the Roosters on a 2-year contract.^[6]

2016

In Round 7 of the 2016 NRL season, Watson made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Penrith Panthers.^[7][8]

References

1. "Connor Watson - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
2. NRL. "Connor Watson". Roosters. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
3. "Connor Watson a star on the rise". NRL.com. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
4. "W". Nyc Database. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
5. NRL. "NYC Team Talk | Round 1". Roosters. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
6. Published by Rocco Luca (2015-07-18). "Roosters Find Next Wing". Rugby League Week. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
7. "Updated team lists: Roosters v Panthers". NRL.com. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
8. NRL. "NRL Late Mail | Round 7". Roosters. Retrieved 2016-04-18.

External links

• 2016 Sydney Roosters profile