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Roosters captain James Tedesco reflects on his career and leadership as he prepares for his third NRL grand final. Despite past criticism and being dropped from the state team, Tedesco remains focused on his role as a team leader.
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Tedesco is a high-profile athlete whose performance and leadership style are central to the narrative of professional rugby league in Australia.
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Share A A A When James Tedesco was dropped from the NSW side for the start of the 2024 series , it was meant to signal the beginning of the end.
After a storied run of form that had earned him a Dally M Medal, two RLPA players’ champion awards, three Brad Fittler Medals and a Wally Lewis Medal, some critics felt there was only one way to go after being sacked as state skipper.
Yet, it could be argued that the form the Roosters star has produced since, culminating in another grand final appearance on Sunday against Newcastle, has been every bit as spectacular as anything he has produced during his storied career.
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