The NRL has approved a contract upgrade for Michael Jennings that puts the 35-year-old in line to play first grade this season.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Michael Jennings has a chance to “rewrite his story” after a three-year exile from the NRL.
The NRL has confirmed the contract’s registration, putting Jennings in line to play his first game in 1266 days after aA year into his suspension, Jennings was, who accused the 2013 premiership winner of verbally and sexually abusing her during their relationship. Jennings denied the allegations. Should he remain 18th man when the Roosters confirm their squad an hour before kick-off against the Rabbitohs, Jennings could take to the field under the NRL’s concussion substitute rules.“There’s a desire to rewrite his story,” Robinson said after Jennings impressed at NSW Cup level to start the season, confirming also that Luke Keary is in line to return from his 11-day concussion stand down next Thursday against Penrith.
While centre Billy Smith is ahead of Jennings in the Roosters’ pecking order, the club is preparing for life without Suaalii and Manu next season as they embark on multi-million dollar rugby moves.
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