Connor Watson
Lock
Player Bio
- Height:
- 177 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 31 May 1996
- Weight:
- 89 kg
- Birthplace:
- Dubbo, NSW
- Age:
- 25
- Nickname:
- Cee-Dub
- Debut Club:
- Sydney Roosters
- Date:
- 18 April 2016
- Opposition:
- Penrith Panthers
- Round:
- 7
- Previous Club:
- Sydney Roosters
- Junior Club:
- Terrigal Sharks, Kincumber Colts, South Eastern Seagulls
- Biography:
A product of the Central Coast, Watson made his NRL debut in 2016 playing for the Sydney Roosters.
He joined the Knights in 2018 on a three-year contract, but injuries have limited him to 5 appearances in 2020.
Watson is a utility-by-trade, covering every backline and halves position, as well as making a name for himself at hooker.
Watson’s versatility makes him a huge threat across the paddock. His ability to shine anywhere in the side makes him a unique asset for the team.
As an athletic and an enthusiastic member of the squad, the former junior Kangaroo was selected for the 2018 Emerging Blues Squad.
As a junior, Watson declared he wanted to play for the Knights on the NRL Footy Show.
ABOUT ME ...
Who am I ... Connor Watson
Who is most important to me ... My mum and dad
Greatest off-field achievement ... Completing high school!
Something you wouldn’t know about me is.. I like movies
I’d be lost without... My Phone
What I love most about living in Newcastle... The Beaches
I grew up ... Avoca
People would describe me as ... Nice and fun to be around
As a kid my hero was ... Andrew Johns
They were my hero because... I was a Knights fan and he’s the G.O.A.T
The last book I read was... Shoe Dog
My favourite thing to do in Newcastle is ... Go to the beach
My greatest on field moment... Winning the Auckland Nines
Career
- Appearances
- 94
- Tries
- 21
2021 Season
- Appearances
- 15
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Attack
- Tackle Breaks
- 46
- Average Hit Ups
- 7.5
- Post Contact Metres
- 462.6
Passing
- Offloads
- 6
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 423
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 115
- Total Running Metres
- 1735
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 749
- Average Points
- 49.9
2021 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldogs | Won | 32 - 16 | Interchange | 53 | - | - | - | 38 | - | 1 | - | 5 | 25 | - | 26 | 17 | - | 99 | 83 | - |
| 2 | Warriors | Won | 16 - 20 | Interchange | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 24 | - | 15 | 41 | - | 80 | 74 | - |
| 3 | Wests Tigers | Lost | 20 - 24 | Interchange | 55 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 | - | 21 | 33 | 3 | 151 | 116 | - |
| 4 | Dragons | Lost | 13 - 22 | Interchange | 64 | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | 1 | 7 | 38 | - | 29 | 14 | 2 | 153 | 106 | 10 |
| 5 | Titans | Lost | 42 - 16 | Five-Eighth | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 35 | - | 16 | 25 | 4 | 86 | 9 | 10 |
| 6 | Sharks | Won | 26 - 22 | Lock | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 29 | - | 17 | 50 | 1 | 85 | 85 | - |
| 7 | Panthers | Lost | 24 - 6 | Lock | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 22 | - | 16 | 42 | 2 | 89 | 77 | - |
| 8 | Roosters | Lost | 4 - 38 | Lock | 46 | - | - | - | 20 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 29 | 2 | 78 | 41 | - |
| 9 | Raiders | Won | 16 - 24 | Interchange | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 28 | - | 17 | 24 | 4 | 99 | 77 | - |
| 10 | Wests Tigers | Lost | 36 - 18 | Interchange | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 34 | - | 34 | 23 | 2 | 141 | 109 | - |
| 11 | Cowboys | Lost | 36 - 20 | Interchange | 41 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 25 | - | 117 | 89 | - |
| 12 | Sea Eagles | Won | 18 - 10 | Five-Eighth | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | 34 | 1 | 40 | 24 | - | 166 | 5 | 16 |
| 13 | Eels | Lost | 4 - 40 | Interchange | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 57 | - | 37 | 41 | 1 | 144 | 114 | - |
| 14 | Rabbitohs | Lost | 24 - 10 | Five-Eighth | 80 | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 35 | 1 | 44 | 13 | 2 | 138 | - | - |
| 15 | Warriors | Won | 10 - 6 | Interchange | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 22 | - | 101 | 55 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Forced Drop Outs | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | 2016 | 16 | 4 | 12 | - | 25% | 5 | - | 20 | 182 | 11.35 | 1 | 33 | 253 | 7 | 173 | 22 | 1,098 | 68.66 | 63 | 429 | 26.0 |
| Roosters | 2017 | 22 | 16 | 8 | - | 67% | 4 | - | 16 | 65 | 2.69 | - | 51 | 380 | 1 | 306 | 25 | 1,526 | 63.00 | 391 | 586 | 24.4 |
| Knights | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 9 | - | 40% | 7 | - | 28 | 255 | 16.98 | 2 | 52 | 375 | 7 | 254 | 39 | 1,595 | 106.00 | 41 | 609 | 40.6 |
| Knights | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 11 | - | 48% | 4 | - | 16 | 58 | 2.78 | - | 82 | 368 | 12 | 584 | 57 | 2,054 | 97.00 | 131 | 926 | 44.1 |
| Knights | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60% | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 13 | 124 | 1 | 79 | 9 | 410 | 82.00 | - | 142 | 28.4 |
| Knights | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 9 | - | 40% | - | - | - | 90 | 5.98 | 1 | 46 | 463 | 6 | 423 | 23 | 1,735 | 115.00 | 38 | 749 | 49.9 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Forced Drop Outs | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | 2016 | 2017 | 38 | 19 | 19 | - | 50% | 9 | - | 36 | 246 | 6.16 | 1 | 84 | 633 | 8 | 479 | 47 | 2,628 | 65.00 | 455 | 1,011 | 26.6 |
| Knights | 2018 | 2021 | 56 | 25 | 30 | 1 | 45% | 12 | - | 48 | 403 | 7.19 | 3 | 193 | 1,330 | 26 | 1,340 | 128 | 5,796 | 103.00 | 212 | 2,419 | 43.2 |
