LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Sydney Roosters have announced the exit of five players following their elimination from the 2025 NRL Finals last week at the hands of the Cronulla Sharks.
Previously, it was confirmed that Chad Townsend (retired), Ethan King (North Queensland Cowboys), and Ethan Roberts (Wests Tigers) would leave the team at the end of 2025. Now, the Roosters have disclosed the addition of two more departures.
The players departing include Sandon Smith and Zach Dockar-Clay, who are reportedly heading to the Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles, respectively.
During the Roosters' awards night, coach Trent Robinson indicated that Sandon Smith would be joining assistant coach Justin Holbrook at the Knights.
Here's a list of the current players in the squad:
1. James Tedesco
2. Mark Nawaqanitawase
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Daniel Tupou
6. Hugo Savala (dev.)*
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Reece Robson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Siua Wong
12. Angus Crichton
13. Victor Radley
Interchange
14. Connor Watson
15. Blake Steep
16. Egan Butcher
17. Spencer Leniu