Tupou Retires After 4th Roosters Premiership
Daniel Tupou has announced his retirement from professional rugby league after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters. He played 307 games for the club, becoming its greatest try-scorer.
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Daniel Tupou has retired from professional rugby league after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters. He played his 307th and last game in the decider, finishing with a fourth premiership.
Tupou said he felt blessed to have spent his entire NRL career with the Roosters. He made his NRL debut against Canberra in 2012 and went on to establish himself as a great for the club.
The Roosters will need two new starting wingers after cross-code star Mark Nawaqanitawase switched back to rugby union. The club recently extended the contract of winger Tommy Talau and Manly veteran Reuben Garrick will join next season.
Tupou's coach, Trent Robinson, said Tupou will stand as one of the greats. Robinson praised Tupou's consistency, selflessness, and dependability, saying he has represented what the club wants a Rooster to be.
Tupou also represented Tonga, New South Wales, and Australia at the highest level. He said his family has been with him throughout his career and he is grateful to his parents, wife, and son for their support.
Tupou's retirement brings to a close a special career that saw him win four premierships, three World Club Challenge wins, and become the Roosters' greatest try-scorer. He finishes with a total of 198 tries.
The Roosters will now look to rebuild their team after Tupou's retirement and Nawaqanitawase's departure. The club has already taken steps to strengthen its squad, with the signing of Reuben Garrick and the extension of Tommy Talau's contract.
Key facts
- Daniel Tupou has retired from professional rugby league after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters.
- He played 307 games for the Roosters, becoming the club's greatest try-scorer with 198 tries.
- Tupou won four premierships and three World Club Challenge wins during his career.
- He represented Tonga, New South Wales, and Australia at the highest level.
Three perspectives
Neutral
Tupou's retirement marks the end of an era for the Roosters. The club will now look to rebuild its team and find new talent to replace Tupou and Nawaqanitawase. Fans will be watching to see how the team performs in the upcoming season.
Positive
Tupou's career has been an inspiration to many, and his dedication to the Roosters has been unwavering. His retirement is a celebration of his achievements and a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport.
Negative
The loss of Tupou and Nawaqanitawase will be a significant blow to the Roosters. The club will need to work hard to replace their talent and experience, and it may take time for the team to adjust to the changes.
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