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It was another successful year for the Roosters in 2024 as they finished in the top four and reached the preliminary finals.
However, 2025 shapes as a transition year at the club as they face major changes to the ranks. Joey Manu, Joseph Sua’ali’i, Luke Keary, Terrell May, Sitili Tupouniua and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves have all left the club, while Sam Walker and Brandon Smith will be unavailable for most of the season due to knee injuries.
With such a big turnover of players at the Roosters for 2025, let’s take a look at their odds for the upcoming NRL season.
Established: | 1908 |
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Home ground: | Allianz Stadium |
Coach: | Trent Robinson |
Captains: | James Tedesco |
Premierships: | 15 – 1911, 1912, 1913, 1923, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1974, 1975, 2002, 2013, 2018, 2019 |
2024 ladder finish: | 3rd (16-8) – Knocked out Finals Week 3 |
2025 Premiership | Top 8 Betting | NRL Top Tryscorer | |
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Odds @ BetOnline | $67 | $5 | Dom Young $15 |
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Round | Opponent | Venue | Date | Time (NSW) |
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1 | Broncos | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, 6th March | 8:00pm |
2 | Panthers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Friday, March 14 | 8:05pm |
3 | Warriors | Go Media Stadium, Auckland | Friday, March 21 | 6:00pm |
4 | Titans | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Friday, March 28 | 6:00pm |
5 | Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Friday, April 4 | 8:00pm |
6 | Broncos | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Friday, April 11 | 8:00pm |
7 | Panthers | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, April 19 | 7:35pm |
8 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Friday, April 25 | 4:00pm |
9 | Dolphins | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Friday, May 2 | 8:00pm |
10 | Bye | – | – | – |
11 | Bulldogs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Friday, May 16 | 8:00pm |
12 | Sharks | Industree Group Stadium, Gosford | Saturday, May 24 | 7:35pm |
13 | Raiders | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, June 1 | 6:15pm |
14 | Bye | – | – | – |
15 | Knights | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | Saturday, June 14 | 5:30pm |
16 | Cowboys | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, June 22 | 4:05pm |
17 | Bye | – | – | – |
18 | Wests Tigers | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, July 6 | 2:00pm |
19 | Dragons | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, July 12 | 5:30pm |
20 | Sharks | Sharks Stadium, Sydney | Friday, July 18 | 6:00pm |
21 | Storm | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, July 24 | 7:50pm |
22 | Sea Eagles | 4 Pines Park, Sydney | Saturday, August 2 | 7:35pm |
23 | Dolphins | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Saturday, August 9 | 5:30pm |
24 | Bulldogs | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Friday, August 15 | 8:00pm |
25 | Eels | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, August 23 | 7:35pm |
26 | Storm | AAMI Park, Melbourne | Friday, August 29 | 8:00pm |
27 | Rabbitohs | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Friday, September 5 | 8:00pm |
Born: 10/1/1991
Games: 262
Tries: 40
Position: Halfback
After being signed as a depth and mentoring player, halfback Chad Townsend is now set to play a major role for the Roosters in 2025 due to the injury to Sam Walker. Townsend has plenty of NRL experience across his 262-game career, including plenty of finals action. Surrounded by talented backs, Townsend will need to playa steady hand, finding gaps and forming a strong partnership with the inexperienced Sandon Smith if the Roosters are going to press the top teams this season.
Born: 5/2/1996
Games: 177
Tries: 45
Position: Second Rower
Following his horror 2023 season, Angus Crichton returned to his best last season, scoring 11 tries in 23 games for the Roosters, while winning the Wally Lewis Medal for best player in the State of Origin series. The New South Welshman forms a key part of one of the best second rows in the NRL working alongside Nat Butcher and Victor Radley. If Crichton can keep up his excellent form, the Roosters will be tough to stop.
Born: 11/9/2000
Games: 1
Tries: 1
Position: Centre
Making the move across from rugby union and rugby sevens, Mark Nawaqanitawase is a breakout candidate for the 2025 season. He scored a try in his one game last season, but it was apparent that his physical skillset would suit rugby league. His mix of height, size and speed will make him incredibly dangerous in attack, while his time in rugby union should make him strong defensively. While he will make some mistakes as he adapts to the game, Nawaqanitawase will be an exciting watch this year.
Early success was marked by consecutive premierships from 1911 to 1913, led by legends such as Dally Messenger, Jersey Flegg, and Sandy Pearce. The 1930s brought another trio of premierships, with additional titles bookending World War II.
Entering the latter half of the 20th century, the Roosters faced a premiership drought, broken by back-to-back victories in 1974 and 1975. A 27-year gap followed before clinching their 12th premiership in 2002 under coach Phil Gould.
In recent years, the Roosters have reasserted their dominance, securing premierships in 2013, 2018, and 2019. The 2024 season saw them finish third on the ladder with 16 wins and 8 losses, advancing to the preliminary finals before a defeat to the Melbourne Storm.
As the 2025 season approaches, the Roosters are navigating significant roster changes. Notably, key players Joseph Manu and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii have departed for rugby union, and injuries to Sam Walker and Brandon Smith are expected to sideline them for the early part of the season. In response, the club has shown interest in veteran playmaker Ben Hunt to bolster their squad.
Despite these challenges, the Roosters have secured the future of star fullback James Tedesco, who has extended his contract until the end of 2026. Tedesco’s leadership and performance remain pivotal as the team integrates new talent and adapts to roster changes.
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