+34
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson honored former player Connor Watson by gifting him his premiership medal ring after Watson missed the grand final due to a head injury assessment, continuing a tradition of recognizing contributions from players who could not participate in the decider.
Watson, who is Dragons-bound, was scratched from the grand final after failing to have his category one HIA overturned during the week. WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU?
Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Former Daily Telegraph reporter Phil Rothfield revealed the Roosters coach’s touching gesture when speaking to radio station Triple M in the middle of Accor Stadium.
“Connor Watson of course missed the grand final with that head knock last week. Well, Trent Robinson after the game, when he was given his premiership medal ring, walked straight across to Connor and gave it to him and said, ‘thanks for everything you’ve done for the club, sorry you couldn’t play but this is your reward for your contribution at the Roosters,” Rothfield said.
It’s Robinson’s fourth title at the Chooks and it’s the third time he’s given his ring to a player who missed out on the decider. In 2018, Robinson gave prop Lindsay Collins his ring after Collins was dropped for the grand final for Dylan Napa, who was returning from suspension. Robinson boasts an incredible grand final record in the NRL.
NRL Sydney Roosters Trent Robinson Connor Watson Grand Final
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New era beckons for NRLW as Sydney Roosters seek grand final redemption against Brisbane BroncosThe unbeaten Sydney aim to avenge last year’s shock defeat to Brisbane as the league farewells pioneer Ali Brigginshaw and stalwarts including Millie Elliott
Read more »
Roosters beat Knights 19-18 in NRL grand final as NRLW decider heads to Accor StadiumThe Sydney Roosters won the NRL grand final 19-18 over the Newcastle Knights after a Daly Cherry-Evans field goal, while the NRLW grand final between the Roosters and Brisbane Broncos kicked off at 4pm AEDT at Accor Stadium.
Read more »
Trent Robinson rejects week off before NRL grand final after Connor Watson ruled outRoosters coach Trent Robinson says there is no need for a week off before the NRL grand final despite Connor Watson being ruled out by concussion protocols. Robinson says Watson took the news stoically as the Roosters prepare to face Newcastle.
Read more »
‘Absolute devastation’ for Watson, but Roosters don’t want week off before grand finalsConnor Watson’s omission due to a concussion has sparked debate about the merits of a week off before grand finals. Now the Roosters have had their say.
Read more »