Hayden Watson and Jai Bowden have both re-signed until 2030, being rewarded after making their NRL debuts last weekend against the Bulldogs. The rising duo are products of the Storm's pathways program, with the Junior Queensland duo set to be featured heavily in the club's long-term succession plan. Supercoach Craig Bellamy loved what he saw from his young halfback despite the 36-22 loss. "We're thrilled to have Hayden and Jai extend their contracts with Storm,” Ponissi said in a Storm statement. "Both Hayden and Jai are talented young footballers with great characters and have exciting futures in Melbourne.