A Sydney Roosters forward has reportedly been tabled a lucrative $800,000 offer to walk away from the club, as rival interest intensifies ahead of a pivotal roster period.
The approach comes amid ongoing salary-cap pressure at the Roosters, who boast one of the NRL’s deepest and most expensive playing lists. With multiple stars already locked into long-term deals, club officials are facing tough decisions on how to balance elite talent with financial sustainability.
According to sources, the offer is designed to tempt the forward into an early exit, providing the Roosters with significant cap relief while allowing the player to secure a major payday elsewhere. The move would also open space for emerging talent within the club’s system.
Despite the financial lure, the Roosters are understood to be reluctant to lose experience from their forward pack, particularly with the club targeting another deep finals run. Any decision is expected to weigh the immediate on-field impact against long-term roster flexibility.
The situation highlights the ruthless nature of the modern NRL market, where even established players can find themselves at the centre of contract manoeuvring. Talks are ongoing, with the outcome likely to shape the Roosters’ squad make-up heading into the next phase of the season.
