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- dom Young's potential return to the Newcastle Knights is gaining momentum as the Roosters and Knights negotiate a deal before the june 30 transfer deadline.
- Young's possible move comes despite being contracted with the Roosters until the end of 2027.
- The Roosters are expected to cover a notable portion of Young’s $500,000 salary this season, with the Knights covering the remainder.
Dom Young Trade Looms as Tom Trbojevic Injury Adds to NRL Woes
Updated May 29, 2025
dom Young’s potential return to the Newcastle Knights is gaining momentum as the Roosters and Knights negotiate a deal before the june 30 transfer deadline. Meanwhile, Manly Sea Eagles face challenges as Tom Trbojevic’s persistent quad injury sidelines him, impacting their NRL season. The future of Lachlan Galvin with the Wests Tigers also remains uncertain.
Young’s possible move comes despite being contracted with the Roosters until the end of 2027. The emergence of Mark Nawaqanitawase has seemingly made Young expendable. The Knights have been eager to bring the winger back, focusing on financial arrangements for the current season.
The Roosters are expected to cover a notable portion of Young’s $500,000 salary this season, with the Knights covering the remainder. This arrangement could allow Young to join Newcastle before the transfer deadline, potentially playing against the Roosters in Round 15.
After being dropped to reserve grade, Young has recently returned to the NRL side, serving as 18th man for a recent game. He is likely to remain with the Roosters as cover for Origin players in the coming weeks.
In other news, Manly’s tom Trbojevic will miss saturday’s game against Brisbane due to a corked quad injury, potentially sidelining him for the following match against Newcastle. This injury compounds the Sea Eagles’ struggles, as they have lost five of their last seven games.
Coach Anthony Seibold said Trbojevic has a minor myofascial injury in the same leg. A scan revealed he would be unable to play this week. Trbojevic’s brother,Jake,will also miss the game due to concussion protocols,along with Siua Taukeiaho,who has a calf injury. Daly Cherry-Evans will undergo assessment before Friday’s game.
Seibold dismissed suggestions to move Trbojevic from fullback, citing GPS data indicating similar workload and increased contact at center.
Meanwhile, Lachlan Galvin has been overlooked by the Wests Tigers, despite being available for selection. Heath Mason will start in the halves alongside Jarome Luai. The Tigers are reportedly willing to let Galvin go, anticipating latu Fainu will secure the No. 6 jersey, though Fainu is currently injured.
The Tigers also risk losing Tallyn Da Silva when his contract expires at the end of 2026. The club may prioritize extending Api Koroisau’s contract, potentially leading to Da Silva’s departure.
What’s next
The Panthers and Roosters are hoping their Origin players emerge unscathed and ready for their respective games against Parramatta and Canberra this Sunday.