Roosters star James Tedesco says his selection decision is shaped by a preference not to be rested for the Sydney club’s final match of the regular season. Multiple outlets report Tedesco made the point directly, describing the move as a surprise selection admission.
The reports frame Tedesco’s comments as reflecting his desire to play rather than sit out ahead of the season’s closing fixture. While they focus on the same underlying disclosure, the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlighting the “surprise” element of the admission itself, others stressing the context of rest plans typically considered in late-season rounds. Across coverage, the common thread is that Tedesco indicates he wanted to remain in the side for that last regular-season game.
The reporting does not suggest any dispute with the coaching staff in the accounts provided, instead presenting the remarks as a candid insight into Tedesco’s thinking about workload and selection timing as the regular season ends.
