Roosters Star Luke Keary Announces Surprise Retirement

Sydney Roosters five-eighth, Luke Keary, has caught the rugby league community off guard with the announcement of his retirement at the end of the current NRL season. The decision follows the Roosters’ dominant 60-18 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons on Anzac Day, with Keary set to inform his teammates of the news.

Keary, a seasoned player with a decorated career, has featured prominently for both the Rabbitohs and the Roosters, securing three premierships and earning accolades such as the Clive Churchill Medal. He has also donned the sky-blue jersey for New South Wales in State of Origin clashes and represented his country and Ireland on the international stage.

Despite recently signing an extension with the Roosters until 2025, Keary has decided to hang up his boots to embark on a new chapter post-NRL. His retirement adds his name to a list of high-profile departures, including Joseph Suaali’i, Joseph Manu, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, who are all set to leave the Roosters at the end of the season.

The club is bracing for a significant reshuffle, with uncertainties surrounding the futures of players like Daniel Tupou and Angus Crichton. While Tupou contemplates his next move in the league, Crichton is exploring opportunities both within the NRL and potentially in rugby union.

Keary’s retirement, though unexpected, is not linked to his history of concussions but rather stems from a sense of fulfillment with his achievements in the game. From a young prospect at the Rabbitohs to a key figure at the Roosters, Keary leaves behind a lasting legacy in Australian rugby league.