The Sydney Roosters have today announced the marquee signing of the reigning Dally M Fullback of the Year, James Tedesco.
24-year-old Tedesco has signed a four-year deal with the Roosters commencing in 2018.
“James is a tremendously exciting talent whose signature we are pleased to have secured and we look forward to welcoming him to the Roosters in 2018,” said Sydney Roosters CEO, Joe Kelly.
Tedesco has played 78 NRL matches to date. He made his State of Origin debut with New South Wales in 2016 and represented NSW City on two occasions (2013, 2015). He has also represented the Prime Minister’s XIII on one occasion (2016) and played three Tests for Italy (2013).
Roosters 2027 Player Movements
| 2027 Gains |
| Reuben Garrick (Manly Sea Eagles, 2029) |
| 2027 Losses |
| None |
| Re-Signed |
| Rex Bassingthwaighte (2028), Toby Rodwell (2028), Blake Steep (2028), James Tedesco (2027), Robert Toia (2029), Siua Wong (2028) |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Daly Cherry-Evans, Angus Crichton, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Tommy Talau, Daniel Tupou |
