A frustrated Tom Dearden has addressed his future on Monday afternoon, admitting speculation that he could be looking to leave the North Queensland Cowboys has disappointed him. "I don't feel I should have to get up here and explain myself or explain myself against speculation, because it's just been a whole lot of nonsense. "I have my private life with my partner who is pregnant and I'd like for all that to be kept private. "It has had an impact on the private life. The news is a boost for Cowboys fans, with Dearden one of the game's most impressive halves.