See ya Dom

[ChookMaster]

Dom Young told he can speak to rival clubs reported by DT

[Thirteen]

Good move chooks. He must have had a sook when dropped. Typical Pommy whinger. He can run back to Newcastle sideways.

[Kentucky_Fried_Rooster]

I would say we are clearing up some salary cap space.
Not only are we about to sign DCE but someone else too.

This year is a write off but 2026 is a premiership year.

[DP1990]

Meh ... no major loss

The backline as-is looks more potent and dangerous. Also, a few more young lads are coming through as well (exciting times) so no need for Dom.

Wouldn't be surprised if Souffs make a play for him !

[Horry]

Dominic Young granted permission to talk to rival clubs after being told he is free to leave Sydney Roosters


A Sydney Roosters star could have played his last game for the club after being granted permission to talk with rivals immediately.
Michael Carayannis and Brent Read
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May 6, 2025 - 2:26PM
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Dominic Young has been granted permission to talk to rival. Picture: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images


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English flyer Dom Young could have played his last game for the Roosters with the winger granted permission to talk with rival clubs immediately.

Young has been told that he is free to leave the club if he wants before June 30 just 18 months into a four-year contract.

His former club Newcastle have emerged as a potential landing spot for Young after the Knights were never keen to let them go.

The Roosters big money deal was enough for him to make the switch last season. Young scored 20 tries in 22 games for the Roosters last year but has struggled to replicate that form this year.

It led to him being axed to NSW Cup last week.

[Easts75]

Good move chooks. He must have had a sook when dropped. Typical Pommy whinger. He can run back to Newcastle sideways.

Hall
Burgess
Young
Murphy...surely the last of our Pommie Winger signings

The penny just never seemed to drop with Young. Fun to watch in space but extremely poor at all other aspects of the game

[Rooster_6]

Rumour is the club are happy to let him go before June 30 too which is interesting given Junior Pauga has barely played this season due to ongoing lower back pain and Tyreece Tait has been dropped down from NSW Cup to Jersey Flegg after struggling for form. Tom Rodwell has looked good in the NSW Cup and I don't think he'd let anyone down in the NRL but he's still untested and not at the level of Dom Young.

Feels premature unless they club have someone lined up or they see this as their only chance to get his 500k-600k salary off our books as there's no doubt come end of the season clubs would be looking for a cut price deal.

[Horry]

Might use some of the money to upgrade Mark N

[Easts75]

Rumour is the club are happy to let him go before June 30 too which is interesting given Junior Pauga has barely played this season due to ongoing lower back pain and Tyreece Tait has been dropped down from NSW Cup to Jersey Flegg after struggling for form. Tom Rodwell has looked good in the NSW Cup and I don't think he'd let anyone down in the NRL but he's still untested and not at the level of Dom Young.

Feels premature unless they club have someone lined up or they see this as their only chance to get his 500k-600k salary off our books as there's no doubt come end of the season clubs would be looking for a cut price deal.

Tait defensively looks below Youngs standard

Rodwell looked very strong in the trials and a few NSW Cup games I've watched online. Think he is up to it? Certainly has shown as much as players like Pauga and Ikavalu did in Reggies when they were called on in times of need

[horrie hastings]

Hall
Burgess
Young
Murphy...surely the last of our Pommie Winger signings

The penny just never seemed to drop with Young. Fun to watch in space but extremely poor at all other aspects of the game

Haven't had a decent Pommie winger since Joe Lydon.
You could say Martin Offiah also but he really was better when he had his second stint at St George.

[Rooster_Mark]

Tait defensively looks below Youngs standard

Tait is too much of a lightweight. Not going to play NRL I am afraid.

[fletch]

Smart move hopefully they don't have to kick in on future years to get him off the books.

[milanja]

Not sure what sort of confidence that puts into potential signings or existing contracts, how are we are getting things so wrong in recruitment lately.

hopefully they learn from recent decisions and don’t touch DCE, I can see the same thing happening.

[milanja]

Smart move hopefully they don't have to kick in on future years to get him off the books.

How many clubs would be desperate to sign young for the 550k we paid for him? Hopefully we get away with only chipping in 150k per year.

[Schooner]

I'd rather a lower grade player doing his best than Dom at $550k. We can use the money elsewhere. Hopefully Paunga comes good and we sell Dom ffor a good price.. I can't see him ever improving his defence, hit ups and positional play.