The Sydney Roosters have continued their retention drive, securing the long-term future of promising forward Blake Steep.
A product of the Roosters’ Academy and former Scots College graduate, Steep has agreed to a new two-year extension that will keep him at Bondi until at least the end of 2028.
The 20-year-old became a free agent on November 1, but the Tricolours moved quickly to lock him down, ensuring one of their most promising young forwards remains part of Trent Robinson’s squad for the long haul.
After making his NRL debut in 2024, Steep cemented his spot in first grade this season with 22 appearances and continues to impress through his work ethic and consistency.
“I’m really proud to be part of the Roosters,” Steep said. “The club means a lot to me; it’s helped me grow as a player and as a person. I’ve supported the Roosters since I was a kid in Port Macquarie, and to now be here and part of this team is something I’m really grateful for.”
New recruitment manager Joel Carbone, who recently joined the club from Canberra, said Steep represents exactly the kind of player the Roosters want to build around.
“Blake has been a terrific addition to our NRL squad and he’s a great example of the pathways we’ve built through the Roosters Academy,” Carbone said. “We’re really pleased to see him continue his journey with us and believe he’ll play an important role in the years ahead.”
Steep’s re-signing continues the Roosters’ focus on locking down their next generation of talent, with Benaiah Ioelu, Toby Rodwell, Salesi Foketi, Jake Elliot, and De La Salle Va’a all already secured on long-term deals.
The move comes amid a busy period of roster activity, with the club finalising a deal to bring veteran Daly Cherry-Evans to Bondi and confirming the recent addition of former Dragons back Cody Ramsey.
With Steep now officially off the market, attention will turn to senior stars Angus Crichton, James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, and Siua Wong, who all became free agents on November 1.
The Roosters’ pathway system continues to deliver, and securing a young talent like Steep long term underscores the club’s commitment to its youth movement, which began paying dividends in 2026 with several youngsters cementing themselves as first-graders.
While the Roosters’ forward pack has considerable depth in their 30-man squad, Steep is highly regarded and will look to further solidify his role in the club’s best 17 to start the 2026 season.
If his growth over the past two NRL seasons is any indication, we could see another leap from the young backrower in the coming campaign.
