North Queensland Cowboys half Tom Dearden has again been linked with an early exit from the club. She's now pregnant,” Read said. There were rumours that his management met the club to talk about potentially leaving if his partner can't settle into Townsville. He is, at his best, a seven-figure player, but is currently believed to be on about $750,000 per year. Regardless, there would be no replacing Dearden, particularly if it came on the heels of Drinkwater's departure.