Herbie Farnworth set to join Sydney Roosters as Mad Monday tension emerges
Herbie Farnworth is expected to sign with the Roosters after teammates confronted him about his future during the Dolphins' Mad Monday celebration.
Dolphins superstar centre Herbie Farnworth is reportedly headed for the Sydney Roosters, according to NRL reporter James Hooper. The move has been brewing as November 1 free agency approaches.
At the Dolphins' Mad Monday celebration, teammates confronted Farnworth over his delayed decision. The encounter did not go smoothly and he reportedly left early.
Contract talks between Farnworth and the Dolphins have stalled repeatedly. He deferred the choice to his management, then the finals, then his World Cup campaign.
The Roosters have freed up salary cap space by withdrawing a multi-million-dollar offer to halfback Sam Walker, who is now likely to leave the club.
- James Hooper
- Reporter
- November 1
- Free agency deadline
- Sydney Roosters
- Target club
Why it mattersFarnworth's departure would be a huge blow to the Dolphins' spine, while landing him gives the Roosters one of the NRL's best centres.
AustraliaThe transfer reshapes the NRL's competitive balance between two top teams in the lead-up to the 2027 season.
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