The Roosters will go into the 2023 season optimistic they've got the squad that can challenge for a title after a shock finals exit last year 🐓
The Roosters have a strong, balanced squad with versatility at a premium in key positions from the backline to the engine room.
If anything, that's where the Roosters may look to target beefing up before the season kicks off after the departures of Lachlan Lam and Adam Keighran in the off-season. Sitili Tupouniua and Billy Smith won't be available for the Roosters until the middle of the 2023 season.Sitili Tupouniua will be eight months post ACL injury when Round 1 rolls around so expect the Roosters back-rower to take his time and be back in the middle of the season.
Jaxson Paulo and Corey Allan will add to a backline that has plenty of versatility and could see someone like Joseph Suaalii move into the centres by season's end.©Nathan Hopkins/NRL PhotosThe side's versatility ranks among the best in the competition with Brandon Smith's signing giving the side a new style of attack that should see them play through the middle a lot more.
The forward pack stocks took another hit in the summer with Siosiua Taukeiaho off to the Super League.
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