Queensland Maroons star Tom Dearden responds to ongoing speculation about his future, saying the talk is “nonsense.” Multiple outlets report that Dearden addresses the rumours directly and discusses the effect they have had beyond sport. According to the reports, he says the speculation has taken a toll on his family, highlighting that the attention and uncertainty extend past him personally. The articles describe the rumours as circulating in the lead-up to key league attention, while Dearden’s remarks aim to shut down the ongoing chatter. While the sources repeat the same core claim—that Dearden rejects the speculation and links it to stress for his household—they do not provide new, confirmed information about any specific contract or move. Overall, the coverage focuses on Dearden’s public reaction and the personal impact he associates with the media speculation rather than on the details of the underlying rumours.