LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In the wake of Jarome Luai's rumored move to the Tigers, the rugby league world is abuzz with speculation about the next million-dollar star, and it seems the cards are falling perfectly for Tom Dearden.
According to news.com.au, this unexpected player is poised to take the NRL by storm.
Luai, on the other hand, has put the brakes on the reports by emphasizing that no contract has been signed yet.
Taking to Instagram, he made it clear that there is "no pen to paper" despite the rumors of a lucrative five-year deal worth over $6 million from 2025 onwards.
With Luai's possible departure, Dearden becomes the top playmaker in high demand on the market for the 2025 season.
Having developed into one of the NRL's finest running five-eighths during his time at the Cowboys, the 22-year-old even earned a Queensland debut in 2022, making him an exciting prospect for any team vying for a front-line playmaker.