Another playmaker has come off the board with classy Cowboys five-eighth Tom Dearden signing a massive five-year extension which will see him remain in North Queensland until at least the end of the 2029 season.
The 22-year-old has gone from strength to strength since arriving in Townsville from the Broncos midway through the 2021 season.
Dearden starred during the Cowboys run to a preliminary final in 2022 and was one of the more consistent players during the club’s underwhelming season in 2023.
Since his time in North Queensland, Dearden has represented Queensland and has forged a formidable attacking partnership with Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater.
Cowboys General Manager of Football, Michael Luck, says it’s a “great day for the club”.
“Today’s announcement finalises what we believe is a solid foundation for our club to build around with Tom, Scott Drinkwater and Reece Robson all locked into long-term deals,” Luck said in a club-issued statement.
“We were always confident Tom wanted to remain part of our club because he has thrived in our environment. His improvement as a player has been considerable since he first arrived in 2021 and we believe he’s only scratched the surface.
“We are thrilled to extend Tom’s contract to the end of 2029 and look forward to the success we believe is in front of us with Tom playing an integral role.”
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