Cody Ramsey doesn't want to go anywhere, and he has made that abundantly clear.
Ramsey was composed in the Roosters' 20-18 win over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, stepping in for James Tedesco, who picked up an ankle injury in the 82-12 win over the North Queensland Cowboys.
The 26-year-old is with the Roosters until the end of the 2027 season, and despite being free to talk to rival clubs from November 1, explained he would be "crazy" to want to leave the club
"They've looked after me so much. They gave me this opportunity," Ramsey told ESPN.
"I'd be crazy if I wanted to go. The way that the club looks after you, the way that Robbo treats you, and when you walk in those doors, it's just the care and love that this club gives you.
"It's obviously the last thing on my mind because I'm playing. How can I not be happy? I just love it here."
Ramsey didn't have an easy road returning to the NRL.
Cody suffered from ulcerative colitis, which saw him spend 896 days away from the game as it became a life-threatening concern.
The former Dragon returned in 2025 in their NSW Cup side before signing a two-year deal with the Roosters and insisted on his loyalty to the tri-colours without hesitation.
"Yes, I am. One hundred percent."
After 1,337 days, he would make his Roosters debut against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 9 earlier this season and has played in nine games in the 2026 season.
Ramsey is excited ahead of the finals in September and is looking forward to experiencing finals football for the first time in his career.
"In my whole career, I've never even been close to playing finals, especially at a team like the Roosters," Ramsey explained.
"That's my whole focus this year - doing what I can for this team when I can do it, and tonight's a perfect example.
"It's never happened before for me, so I'm pumped."
Given Ramsey's circumstances, he has joined the Roosters as a player studying one of the best fullbacks in the game, James Tedesco, and has learned a lot from the NSW Blues star.
In the seven games he has started, three as winger and four as fullback, Ramsey is averaging 162 run metres per game, 37.2 post-contact metres per game, and has five try assists.
He has also grown to embrace the role of playing wherever he is needed and when he is called upon.
"I do the same video as Ted, I go into the same meetings and you prepare to play for that week. If he plays, then that's great, but if he doesn't, then I'm ready," he revealed.
"I know what to do, I know how to set them up. My preparation is what helps.
"I was never not confident. It's just my role in the team. If someone goes down, that's what I'm here for this year.
"I'll do my best wherever I go and whatever it is. I just take every opportunity I can get."
The Sydney Roosters will play the Penrith Panthers on Thursday night, with both sides hoping to win this match to stake their claim to being first on the ladder, which could potentially determine the minor premiership.
Both sides are tied on 36 competition points prior to their match.
After ulcerative colitis, I’m surprised he can even run in a straight line, let alone play rugby league.
I don’t know what the Dragons were doing letting him go – after having kept him without a contract through the recuperation (but that’s another discussion).
Seeing him playing for a top class team is one of the feel-good stories of the NRL, for me.