Robinson updates on Radley and Watson ahead of grand final
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Sydney Roosters head coach Trent Robinson addressed two injury concerns following their grand final qualifier victory. Victor Radley is under scrutiny for a hip drop tackle, but Robinson expressed confidence that he will be cleared by the NRL's match review committee. Connor Watson suffered a concussion during the match, initially assessed as Category 2, later upgraded to Category 1, which sidelines him for 11 days. The Roosters are eager to have Watson available for the grand final next Sunday.
- •Victor Radley penalized for a hip drop tackle but expected to play.
- •Connor Watson suffered a concussion and faces an 11-day stand down.
- •Radley was one of the Roosters' best performers in the qualifier.
- •Robinson confirmed the grand final is set for next Sunday.
- •NRL match review committee's decision on Radley due Saturday morning.
- 12:44 PMZero Tackle NRL — Robinson’s opinion on Radley’s hip drop, Watson concussion update revealed
"The Roosters have two concerns out of their grand final qualifier win.
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