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‘It hurts just thinking about it’: But this is why Radley will consider leaving the Roosters

Victor Radley is a local junior who bleeds red, white and blue. But the three-time premiership winner will for the first time in his career entertain offers from NRL rivals come November 1.

By Christian Nicolussi · The Sydney Morning Herald

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Victor Radley will consider offers from rival NRL teams and the Super League to provide for his family.
The forward would prefer to remain a one-club player with the Sydney Roosters if possible.
Radley is set to hit the open market for the first time in his decade-long NRL career.

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Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley has revealed he is prepared to entertain offers from rival NRL clubs and the Super League to secure his family's financial future. Although his preference remains staying with the Roosters as a one-club player, the 28-year-old will test the open market for the first time in his career ahead of his contract expiry.

Radley cited mortgage commitments, family needs, and previous financial penalties as key reasons for considering outside offers. Before deciding his next steps, he is transitioning to a new management group led by Paul Williams and Max Muddle.

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‘It hurts just thinking about it’: But this is why Radley will consider leaving the Roosters

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