‘That’s fair’: Robbo sees Alfie comparisons with his star half as Roosters coach plots succession plan

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has unwavering belief in “X-factor” Sam Walker to steer the club forward long into the future, conceding the club is coming to the end of an “era” amid key departures and the retirement of Luke Keary .

Roosters prop Spencer Leniu was given an eight-game suspension for calling Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam a “monkey” in their opening round clash in the US and won’t be in action at Suncorp Stadium. “Both Ipswich boys, short kicking game is visionary, so I think that’s fair. The game is really different now but the innate skills both of them have, that’s fair.

Ruling out a play for out-of-favour South Sydney youngster Lachlan Ilias, Robinson said Walker and Sandon Smith would be backed to helm the team for the foreseeable future, confident Walker in particular would resist overture for a return to Queensland.

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