Brett the Rooster.

[Kramer]

Some great words in the sheds. From the Buzz @ The Daily Telegraph

There have rarely been scenes of emotion quite like this in the Roosters’ long and proud history.

Brett Morris regathered himself and addressed the team.

“I was lucky that I captained this great club in my last game,” he said. “It was such an honour. Some of my proudest moments were in this jersey.”
Brett Morris comes off with an ACL injury (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)
Coach Trent Robinson has experienced many highs and lows in his nine years at Bondi Junction.

The premierships, Boyd Cordner and Jake Friend’s concussions, Luke Keary’s bad knee, the messy departure of Latrell Mitchell.

This was his hardest night.

“It was really tough,” Robinson said. “I’ve never experienced a more sombre dressing room.

“Brett was in one room and Lindsay (Collins) was in another. Both knew their fate.

“There was complete silence because nothing needed to be said, not initially anyway.

“We just supported the two boys. The board, the staff and the players.

“It wasn’t the time to talk about the game.”

Josh Morris then helped Brett into his car for the long trip home down the M1. The boots in the back for the last time.

Just the two of them… and 16 years of wonderful memories to ease the pain ever so slightly.

Robinson spoke to Brett on Sunday midmorning. An MRI scan confirmed he was finished.

[Teddy]

If people were looking for confirmation I guess this sadly was Bretts last game, tragic BMoz was having an absolute stellar season to date thank you Brett for 2.5 years of absolute champagne football, you always were a Rooster just took you 32 years to work it out )). We will not see a more complete footballer even though most of your career you played out on the wing you could slot anywhere in the backline and play out of your skin teaching lessons to the new generation running rings around them.
I know Ken Irvine tops the try scorer list but that’s just a number you excelled in all facets of this great game zero weaknesses I mean that zero find a weak point in his game because I can’t. Represented club, state and country with distinction professional on the field and a gentleman off it.

Thank you Brett for thrilling us fans with your amazing ability and humble personality, the only criticism I can give you is why the hell didn’t you come sooner??

Go Easts!!!!

[BUDDY]

Looks like you missed some of the story mate.

Buzz: Inside Roosters’ sheds on Trent Robinson’s ‘hardest night’


Trent Robinson has experienced many highs and lows, but this was the toughest moment. Here’s what happened in the Roosters’ dressing room, via PHIL ROTHFIELD.

Those inside the Sydney Roosters dressing sheds late on Saturday night in Newcastle say the team song was belted out louder and prouder than ever before.

This was for fallen teammate Brett Morris, not victory over the Knights.

Billionaire chairman Nick Politis tapped on the door, walked in and then cried.

Trent Robinson described it as the most sombre dressing room he’s ever experienced.

Rookie Joseph Suaalii sat there nervously next to the Morris brothers as Josh hugged Brett and tears flowed in front of the Fox Sports cameras.

A 17-year-old kid alongside two men exactly double his age.

If this whiz kid didn’t already understand what rugby league and this club meant to the Morris boys, it was all there right in front of him.

This moment will be more valuable than anything else he will learn on the park at training on his own NRL journey.

There have rarely been scenes of emotion quite like this in the Roosters’ long and proud history.

Brett Morris regathered himself and addressed the team.

“I was lucky that I captained this great club in my last game,” he said. “It was such an honour. Some of my proudest moments were in this jersey.”

Coach Trent Robinson has experienced many highs and lows in his nine years at Bondi Junction.

The premierships, Boyd Cordner and Jake Friend’s concussions, Luke Keary’s bad knee, the messy departure of Latrell Mitchell.

This was his hardest night.

“It was really tough,” Robinson said. “I’ve never experienced a more sombre dressing room.

“Brett was in one room and Lindsay (Collins) was in another. Both knew their fate.

“There was complete silence because nothing needed to be said, not initially anyway.

“We just supported the two boys. The board, the staff and the players.

“It wasn’t the time to talk about the game.”

Josh Morris then helped Brett into his car for the long trip home down the M1. The boots in the back for the last time.

Just the two of them… and 16 years of wonderful memories to ease the pain ever so slightly.

Robinson spoke to Brett on Sunday midmorning. An MRI scan confirmed he was finished.

“Brett will handle it like he’s handled most things,” Robinson said. “He’s such a pragmatic guy. Very level headed with a calmness to cope with this sort of stuff.”

Robinson has coached few better players in his time at the Roosters.

“Brett was part of the transformation of the way wingers play,” Robinson said. “He had the class and finishing touches of wingers from the 90s and 2000s but then became the workhorse.

“The backfield front-rower that they’ve become while never losing those finishing skills. That’s why he’s quite unique.”

Roosters skipper Boyd Cordner was in Taree over the weekend at a memorial for his cousin who passed away last year and couldn’t make it to the game.

“It was heartbreaking to watch it on TV,” Cordner said. “It really was.”

Cordner played his first Test for the Kangaroos alongside Morris in 2013. They won a premiership together and played for the NSW Blues.

“To be in the best form of his career at 34 is mind blowing,” Cordner said, “It shows his true mental strength and his resilience week in, week out, year after year.

“I respect the hell out of what he’s been able to achieve

“No-one has ever really spoken about his leadership but I’ve learnt so much from him in the way he acts in such a professional manner 24/7.

“We saw it every day at the Roosters. I’m so proud to have had him as a teammate.”

[Kramer]

No I just wanted to highlight The statement Brett made re Captaincy & the Roosters.,etc. But thanks for the Addendum. Cheers.

[Johnny Brass]

Brett had an incredible impact on the club in such a short period of time. He looked a shell of his former greatness at the tail end of his career at the dogs but regained his health and fitness with us and provided so many wonderful highlights in a few seasons.
His heroics in the 19 grand final where he repelled bomb after bomb probably won us the game. I thought he along with JWH were our best that night and either one of them deserved the Clive Churchill medal.
Even in his last game he moved to the centre's out of his favourite position and still managed to shutdown one of the best centres in Bradman Best and towelled him up.
I think him and his brother really found a home at our club and will always look back fondly at the time spent together here.

[Rooster1908]

Amazingly sad but wonderful at the same time , to have had bother Brett an Josh join our great club , a club there Father played at , to finish such a great career in such a hash way is absolutely devastating but a great career it was .Never once has there been any bad press about these two blokes .we have been blessed to witness them and hopefully Josh will continue on for a while yet and Brett if he so decides and I suspect he will has a well deserved and happy retirement with his family .

[BUDDY]

No I just wanted to highlight The statement Brett made re Captaincy & the Roosters.,etc. But thanks for the Addendum. Cheers.

All good mate.

You can only imagine the impact the feeling in the sheds had on Walker and Suaalii and what it means to be part of this great club. From the tears and hugs, comradeship, Brett's speech, Uncle Nick walking in and the team song for Brett. It would give you chills.

I would love to see the team song and the moments right after. It would be one of the unforgettable ones. I hope it pops up at some point.

[Tommy Smith]

Did he put in one performance in our colours that wasn't at a minimum an 8/10 in terms of quality?

I was in awe of his efforts in the RWB and right up until his last game - with the way he set up Iku and then Walker - I was jumping up and down at his exploits as much as I ever have during a Roosters game.

Brett is easily the best winger I've ever seen and he's the sort of character you build clubs around so I sincerely hope he stays on in some capacity.

[rented tracksuit]

If people were looking for confirmation I guess this sadly was Bretts last game, tragic BMoz was having an absolute stellar season to date thank you Brett for 2.5 years of absolute champagne football, you always were a Rooster just took you 32 years to work it out )). We will not see a more complete footballer even though most of your career you played out on the wing you could slot anywhere in the backline and play out of your skin teaching lessons to the new generation running rings around them.
I know Ken Irvine tops the try scorer list but that’s just a number you excelled in all facets of this great game zero weaknesses I mean that zero find a weak point in his game because I can’t. Represented club, state and country with distinction professional on the field and a gentleman off it.

Thank you Brett for thrilling us fans with your amazing ability and humble personality, the only criticism I can give you is why the hell didn’t you come sooner??

Go Easts!!!!

This.

[SunnyCoastChook]

If it is to be his last game I am sure Trent would love to have him around the club in some capacity next year

[ChookMaster]

I hope we can retain him in some capacity as he is a great person to have around your club. Him and Aubbo help paving the way for our youngsters with developmental roles would be a great opportunity for our club.

[Bruce Pickett]

Moving stuff.

Thanks Brett - champion and legend Rooster.

Life and footy does not always give a fairytale ending. But the book as a whole was a great read.

BMoz and Friend wrote such books.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

If it is to be his last game I am sure Trent would love to have him around the club in some capacity next year

Same. Let's hope something can come to fruition.

I agree with all of the sentiments above. He was a great servant to our club and will be sorely missed on the field.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Remember him scoring 3 tries for us in his first game as a Rooster in the Club Challenge Cup. , and now to be the leading try scorer at the moment for this season. To score 33 tries in 40 games for the Roosters has to be a some kind of record. Although he doesn't need records to define him. Whether scoring tries or saving them, chasing kicks or snuffing out attacks before they started, he was an all round footy player. What an awesome career he has had. What a bloody tragedy to lose him this way.

[Ghost of Maubs]

We were so lucky to be graced with the services of the best winger of this century. Even though in the twilight of his career, they were arguably his best years. A true legend of the game. I'll never forget the best demonstration of his professionalism, poise and clutch ability.. The 2019 Grand final. Truly mind blowing how much pressure he absorbed in defusing 4-5 contested bombs, with everything on the line. He should have a Clive Churchill Medal to show for it. All the best, Brett. A Roosters legend forever.