The National Rugby League (NRL) is set to be rocked by a potential swap deal between the Roosters and Knights, with the Roosters reportedly set to secure Knights young gun Kalyn Ponga in exchange for a player and a draft pick.
The deal, which is yet to be officially confirmed, would see the Roosters receive Ponga in exchange for a player and a draft pick. Ponga is one of the most highly-rated young players in the NRL and has been linked with a move away from the Knights for some time.
The 20-year-old, who made his NRL debut in 2017, has been a standout performer for the Knights this season and has been touted as a future star of the game. He has scored five tries in nine appearances this season and has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign for the Knights.
If the deal goes through, it would be a huge coup for the Roosters, who are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the finals. The Roosters have already secured the services of Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco this season and adding Ponga to their ranks would make them even more formidable.
The Knights, meanwhile, would receive a player and a draft pick in exchange for Ponga, which could help them build for the future. The Knights have struggled in recent years and have been unable to make the finals since 2013. A swap deal involving Ponga could help them build for the future and give them the opportunity to add some quality players to their squad.
The proposed swap deal is yet to be confirmed but it could be a huge move for both clubs if it goes ahead. The Roosters would get one of the most highly-rated young players in the NRL while the Knights would receive a player and a draft pick which could help them build for the future. It remains to be seen if the deal will go ahead but it could be a huge move for both clubs if it does.
