LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Trent Robinson, coach of the Sydney Roosters, has confirmed ongoing contract negotiations with three young players from the squad.
This comes after the club successfully re-signed six players-Egan Butcher, James Tedesco, Rex Bassingthwaite, Sam Walker, Taylor Losalu, and Toby Rodwell-over the last six months.
Following the exits of several prominent players last off-season, the Roosters are focusing on rebuilding their roster to return to premiership contention.
The Roosters have also secured the signing of NSW Blues hooker Reece Robson for 2026 and are reportedly exploring options with veteran Daly Cherry-Evans of the Manly Sea Eagles.
While Chad Townsend and Tyler Moriarty are the only players whose contracts expire at the end of 2025, several young talents-including Blake Steep, Sandon Smith, Naufahu Whyte, and Xavier Va'a-will be eligible to speak with rival teams starting November 1.
In light of this, Trent Robinson stated, "we haven't had any discussions with the management of Daly Cherry-Evans since confirming interest in the veteran," focusing instead on the young players already in their system.