Angus Crichton draws interest from Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra Dragons and two rugby union clubs

Angus Crichton’s future is still up in the air, with the 28-year-old Rooster yet to sign a deal for 2025.

But Crichton, who has been one of the club’s best players during a challenging few weeks, has piqued the interest of NRL rivals the Dragons and the Eels, along with two French rugby clubs.

The former Origin and Kangaroo forward isn’t fazed about not having a contract for next year, and said if he continues to play the way he is a new deal will follow.

“I still think my best is ahead of me, but I’m definitely sort of in that ballpark where I am getting closer to putting my best performances out every week,” Crichton said.

“Obviously, peace of mind is always nice, but sometimes it’s not a luxury that everyone gets. I’ve been in positions where I have peace of mind, I’ve been in positions where I’ve had to sort of play myself into a contract or play into a position.

“So I’ve been in this position before, and I’m no sort of stranger to it. I think if I work hard, I play good footy, the rest will sort of look after itself.”

There has been no indication from the Roosters that they’re interested in extending Crichton past his current deal, which ends after this season. With Crichton on a base salary of about $675,000 this year, it’s unclear whether the Roosters would even have the salary cap space to accommodate him, even with Joey Manu departing to Japanese rugby next year.

However, Crichton said he was open to all options, whether that is staying at the Tricolours, moving to an NRL rival, or making the switch to rugby union.