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Glaring issues facing Roosters as premiership squad gutted
It’s only taken a few days for the ecstasy of premiership glory to turn into big questions about the Roosters’ future.
It’s only taken a few days for the ecstasy of premiership glory to turn into big questions about the Roosters’ future.
Trent Robinson received plenty of praise for giving up his premiership ring, but he ended up getting one anyway.
He might not have taken the field, but Connor Watson will forever be a Roosters premiership winner.
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has spoken of Connor Watson’s disappointment at missing out on the grand final after a failed bid to have a concussion stand-down dismissed.
The Roosters and Knights have made the decision cut one player each from their squads.
Trent Robinson and Justin Holbrook have spoken ahead of Sunday’s decider, as both coaches prepare for change.
The squads are in for this weekend’s decider, with the Roosters sweating on their departing fan-favourite.
The tough Dragons veteran is adamant he will see out the final year of his contract, but there’s one clear issue looming.
The 30-year-old will join an expansion franchise for their inaugural season, but will have a brief stint at another club first.
Connor Watson has put pen to paper on a new deal for the future and will become the third player to sign on for the Papua New Guinea Chiefs.