LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Sydney Roosters are in need of reinforcements for their forward pack after losing several key players to injury and off-season departures.
They suffered a heavy defeat in their season opener and have been searching for a new forward to bolster their lineup.
According to zerotackle.com, the Roosters have expressed interest in recruiting a Queensland Maroons forward to address this need.
The Roosters have lost players like Brandon Smith, De La Salle Va'a, Egan Butcher, Nat Butcher, Xavier Va'a, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, leaving a gap in their forward stocks.
Sitili Tupouniua and Terrell May are also unavailable due to injury.
The team's lackluster performance in their season opener against the Brisbane Broncos highlighted the need for reinforcements in the middle of the park.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the Roosters have set their sights on St George Illawarra Dragons front-rower Francis Molo, who is set to leave his current club soon.
While they were initially linked with the idea of bringing back retired veteran Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, it appears that he will be staying with Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League rather than returning to the NRL.
With their forward stocks depleted and a need for immediate improvement in their pack, the Roosters are looking to make a move to secure Molo's services.
This potential signing indicates the team's determination to address their weaknesses and bounce back from their disappointing season opener.
The addition of Molo could provide the Roosters with the depth and talent needed to compete at a high level in the NRL.