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The Roosters are in negotiations to re-sign representative winger Daniel Tupou, a move that will help cover the potential loss of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to rugby union.
It was widely considered the signing of 21-year-old Knights winger Dominic Young from 2024 would act as a passing of the baton from the off-contract Tupou after 12 seasons with the tri-colours.
Tupou, the longest-serving member of the Roosters backline, having made his NRL debut with the club in 2012, also has no shortage of interest from the English Super League, with St Helens the lead suitor.
However, News Corp can reveal Tupou’s management have begun discussions with the Roosters to extend his contract, with the club eager to hold onto the prolific tryscorer, for at least one more season.
There’s no suggestion, Tupou couldn’t re-sign until 2025.
The three-time premiership-winner turns 32 in June, but has proven a mainstay on the Roosters wing with superb average of 21 games across the past seven seasons.
His re-signing would mean the Roosters backline remains in-tact for at least 2024. It remains to be seen if Suaalii remains at the Roosters in 2024, should he ultimately sign with the ARU for 2025.
Providing he stays healthy, Tupou is on the verge of becoming the Roosters greatest try scorer of all-time.
Tupou has scored 136 tries in 228 games and is just four tries away from usurping club legend Anthony Minichiello’s all-time try scoring record of 139 tries.
Earlier this year, the modest Tupou admitted he felt embarrassed to be within reach of breaking Minichiello‘s record.
“I’m blessed to be able to come so close to reaching that milestone, but at the same time I don’t want it to be my main focus. I also don’t want to beat Mini’s amazing Roosters milestone,” Tupou said.
“He’s an all-time Roosters great and I don’t want to go past his milestone. He is one of the best players to have ever put on the jersey.”
ROOSTERS - MOST TRIES
139 A. Minichiello 302 games
136 D. Tupou 228 games
121 S. Kenny-Dowall 224 games
104 B. Mullins 190 games
93 D. Brown 94 games
It was widely considered the signing of 21-year-old Knights winger Dominic Young from 2024 would act as a passing of the baton from the off-contract Tupou after 12 seasons with the tri-colours.
Tupou, the longest-serving member of the Roosters backline, having made his NRL debut with the club in 2012, also has no shortage of interest from the English Super League, with St Helens the lead suitor.
However, News Corp can reveal Tupou’s management have begun discussions with the Roosters to extend his contract, with the club eager to hold onto the prolific tryscorer, for at least one more season.
There’s no suggestion, Tupou couldn’t re-sign until 2025.
The three-time premiership-winner turns 32 in June, but has proven a mainstay on the Roosters wing with superb average of 21 games across the past seven seasons.
His re-signing would mean the Roosters backline remains in-tact for at least 2024. It remains to be seen if Suaalii remains at the Roosters in 2024, should he ultimately sign with the ARU for 2025.
Providing he stays healthy, Tupou is on the verge of becoming the Roosters greatest try scorer of all-time.
Tupou has scored 136 tries in 228 games and is just four tries away from usurping club legend Anthony Minichiello’s all-time try scoring record of 139 tries.
Earlier this year, the modest Tupou admitted he felt embarrassed to be within reach of breaking Minichiello‘s record.
“I’m blessed to be able to come so close to reaching that milestone, but at the same time I don’t want it to be my main focus. I also don’t want to beat Mini’s amazing Roosters milestone,” Tupou said.
“He’s an all-time Roosters great and I don’t want to go past his milestone. He is one of the best players to have ever put on the jersey.”
ROOSTERS - MOST TRIES
139 A. Minichiello 302 games
136 D. Tupou 228 games
121 S. Kenny-Dowall 224 games
104 B. Mullins 190 games
93 D. Brown 94 games
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