Rex Bassingthwaighte to train with the Roosters first grade squad this preseason

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TEDDY EARMARKS FUTURE NO.1

Dally M Winner James Tedesco is technically a free agent with his current Roosters’ deal set to run out at the end of this year.

Although Tedesco didn’t ink an extension with the club before the November 1 transfer deadline, it’s expected the veteran fullback will sign a new deal at some stage.

While it isn’t known how many more seasons the 32-year-old will lace the boots up for, the fullback is looking ahead, endorsing a Roosters young gun as his potential replacement.

Teen talent Rex Bassingthwaighte is a dual sport star who is set to join the Roosters’ top 30 squad in 2027.

Impressively, Bassingthwaighte has represented the Wallabies’ under 18s and has a Roosters’ Harold Matthews Cup (u17s) Player of the Year on his CV.

Tedesco sung the praises of the 17-year-old Bassingthwaighte, who is set to train with the Roosters this pre-season.

“He trained with us in the pre-season last year. We got along really well. He’s an exciting young talent,” Tedesco told Zero Tackle.

“He’s fast, agile, got good hands, and I think he’s going to be a real talent.

“He can fit in anywhere in the backs to sort of start off his career, but fullback definitely for the future.”

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[RoosterBooster]

If Rex does succeed Teddy it will definitely free up money to invest in the squad. I think we will go to market for 1 big name winger in the next 2 years

[Thirteen]

If Rex does succeed Teddy it will definitely free up money to invest in the squad. I think we will go to market for 1 big name winger in the next 2 years

With what we have at the moment on the wings, anybody would be a major downgrade. Hopefully Rex can fill a spot in 2027 while he gets some experience before moving to 1.

["gaz"]

I can see years from now

Teddy is the Roosters Fullback coach

[Schooner]

I think Rex is a few years away from first grade. We need more backs sooner than that. We don't even have great depth for outside backs this year

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

I didn't realise he was only 17. I feel like we having been hearing about this kid for ages.

[Paddo Colt 61]

Teddy is the dynamo that inspires and drives the side in attack and D. As an individual he motivates by relentless example to an extent that you rarely see in club football. I can't see us having had the mid season revivals that got us to the 8 without him. His retirement will be challenge.

[Steggles]

[QUOTE=Paddo Colt 61;n1118833]Teddy is the dynamo that inspires and drives the side in attack and D. As an individual he motivates by relentless example to an extent that you rarely see in club football. I can't see us having had the mid season revivals that got us to the 8 without him. His retirement will be challenge.[/QUOTE]

Irreplaceable. We won’t really know how good he is and the impact he has on this team until he’s gone. He will be missed and there’s not a current #1 as good (maybe except one game for Walsh in the GF).

[JAF]

I think Rex is a few years away from first grade. We need more backs sooner than that. We don't even have great depth for outside backs this year

I believe this is why we purchased Ramsey