Baffled
The rugby world was left stunned this week when the Sydney Roosters announced that they had signed the highly-coveted 18-year-old Samoan rugby league star Joseph Suaalii to a record-breaking contract. The deal is reportedly worth a staggering $3 million over three years, making Suaalii the highest-paid teenager in rugby league history.
The signing of Suaalii has left many clubs baffled, as the Roosters have already secured the services of several high-profile players in recent years. The club has been able to attract some of the biggest names in the game, including Cooper Cronk, Latrell Mitchell, and James Tedesco.
Suaalii is considered one of the most promising young talents in the game, and his signing is seen as a major coup for the Roosters. The teenager has already made a name for himself in the junior ranks, having represented Australia in the Under-18s and Under-20s World Cup tournaments. He also made his NRL debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs earlier this year.
The signing of Suaalii is a major statement of intent from the Roosters, who are looking to build on their success of recent years. The club has won four premierships in the last six years, and they are now looking to add to that tally by bringing in some of the best young talent in the game.
The signing of Suaalii is also a major boost for rugby league in Samoa, with the teenager set to become a role model for aspiring young players in the country. He is already an inspiration to many, having overcome adversity to make it to the top of the game.
It remains to be seen how Suaalii will fare at the Roosters, but one thing is certain – he has already made history by becoming the highest-paid teenager in rugby league history. The signing of Suaalii is sure to be a major talking point in the coming months, and it will be fascinating to see how he develops at the club.
