LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
roosters.com.au are reporting a tale as old as time: a hardworking concreter who transforms into a tenacious footballer under the bright lights of the field.
Taylor Losalu's journey is one of grit and determination, with a touch of unpredictability thrown in for good measure.
Losalu's Saturday morning shift was not for the faint-hearted, with the echoes of Friday night's game still ringing in his ears.
While most young adults his age might have been recovering from a night of revelry, Losalu was punching the clock at 7am, ready to get his hands dirty in the concrete jungle.
The prop had been a key player in the Roosters' unexpected triumph over the Panthers, proving that sometimes the underdog can come out on top.
For Losalu, this victory was the culmination of a whirlwind journey that began just over a week ago.
Called up to the NRL squad at the last minute, he had expected it to be a brief stint before returning to his day job.
Little did he know, fate had other plans.
A surprising turn of events led to him starting in the front row for his second match in the top flight, a dream come true for any aspiring footballer.
As he reflects on the chaos of the past few weeks, Losalu is at a loss for words.
The rollercoaster ride of emotions and experiences has left him exhilarated and humbled.
But one thing is certain - this concreter turned footballer is ready to tackle whatever challenges come his way, both on and off the field.