James Tedesco
‘Funny how the world works’: Tedesco’s chance to emulate Origin legends
A week after being the shock omission from the NSW squad, James Tedesco is back, and at ease with how things have panned out.
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
Tedesco on stand-by for NSW after Edwards suffers quad strain at training
Dumped NSW fullback could make a shock return to the Blues side after his replacement, Dylan Edwards, suffered an injury at training on Saturday.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
One stat and six charts show why Edwards replaced Tedesco as the NSW No.1
Looking purely at the numbers this season, not a lot separates Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. But there’s one area where Blues coach Michael Maguire believes the Penrith fullback can revolutionise his attack.
- by Adam Pengilly
Updated
State of Origin
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
NSW coach Michael Maguire recalled a passage of play in Dylan Edwards’ performance on Saturday that sealed his decision to choose the Panthers fullback over James Tedesco.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Opinion
State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
NRL 2024
Personal attacks over support for Jennings rock Robinson
The Roosters coach has learnt the hard way that he’ll get nothing but hate for backing Michael Jennings.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the Roosters are the NRL’s most perplexing team
At the start of the year, I thought they were top-four material. Right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if they stumble into the eight or miss the finals altogether.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Concussion crisis
Attack me if you will, James Graham, but I stand by work on concussion debate
While some people’s views don’t change, thankfully sporting bodies acting on this seriously important matter.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
NRL 2024
Please, Teddy, after 10 concussions you need to call it a day
James Tedesco was knocked out again on Friday night. I fear it leaves him in the early stages of what fellow Roosters Jake Friend and Boyd Cordner went through.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Las Vegas moment I knew James Tedesco was back
Brad Fittler made a comment last year about the Roosters skipper which was entirely right. But I’ve seen a sign there’s going to be a change in 2024.
- by Andrew Johns