As James Tedesco prepares for the final Test of the year,the Kangaroos skipper reflects on the season that was – and why it was not a success.
The star fullback credits a post-Origin trip to Byron Bay for the resurgence in form that helped lift the Roosters into the finals.
The Dally M awards always spark debate,but Dom Young’s acrobatic effort against the Dragons must surely be named try of the year. Here is the full list.
The Kangaroos coach is giving thought to selecting all three fullbacks,given Walsh is capable of playing No.6 and Ponga could fill in on the wing,at centre,five-eighth and even dummy half if needed.
The 20-year-old rising star has one of the most interesting backgrounds in the game.
Despite intense criticism of his form during the State of Origin series,Tedesco has led the Roosters to another finals series. And he wants another shot at Queensland again next year.
Two of the most influential players set to run on to the PointsBet Stadium turf this Saturday struck up a bond during their lowest points earlier this year.
A fifth straight victory for Trent Robinson’s men has put them on the cusp of sealing a finals spot,and also capped a miserable fortnight for South Sydney.
James Tedesco has suffered his share of head knocks and the Roosters are cautious looking ahead to Friday week’s top-eight shootout against Souths.
He could be the NRL’s biggest free agent on November 1,but the Roosters already have plans for Joey Manu to be at the club beyond his playing career.
There’s been plenty of reasons why the Roosters have been so disappointing this year - but they have to hand the keys to one of their young guns to turn it around in 2024.