Cowboys move to keep star amid Roosters rumours as wild swap scenario raised – Free Agency LIVE
The Cowboys are doing all that they can to retain Reece Robson, tabling an extension to the hooker amid heavy interest from the Sydney Roosters in the North Queensland star.
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Robson, who became a free agent on November 1, is on the record saying he wants to stay in Townsville and the Cowboys are just as keen to keep the Blues representative, with Code Sports reporting that North Queensland have offered Robson a new deal.
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However, the Roosters are putting the pressure on, with the Tricolours reportedly keen to lure Robson back to his state of birth.
The Roosters have question marks at dummy-half, with the club reportedly ready to move on from Brandon Smith.
Smith is under contract for 2025, but the Roosters could allow him to leave a season early if another club is willing to take him on.
While the smart money says Robson is likely to stay put, if the Roosters do sign him for 2026, could the Cowboys look at Smith?
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Smith spent a few of his teenage years in Townsville, playing 44 games in under 20’s for the Cowboys before signing a three-year deal with Melbourne.
Robson, a Murwillumbah product, debuted for the Dragons in 2018, playing nine games for the Red V before making the move north.
He’s proved to be a revelation for North Queensland, improving with each season since joining the Cowboys in 2020 while establishing himself as one of the game’s best hookers.
His play earned him a maiden Blues jersey in 2023 with Robson starting at nine in all three games of New South Wales’ 2024 series win.
“I’d love to extend my time here. I love it up here in North Queensland and never want to leave the place,” Robson said to News Corp back in May.
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