𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗥𝗟 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 $𝟭𝟬𝟲.𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄… 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗡𝗥𝗟 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿

In a development that has sent waves through the NRL community, powerhouse forward Mitchell Barnett has officially agreed to a three-year contract with the Sydney Roosters in what is being described as one of the most strategic signings ahead of the new season.

Sources close to negotiations confirm the deal is valued at approximately $2.7–$3 million over three seasons, reflecting the Roosters’ commitment to strengthening their forward pack with experience, aggression, and leadership.

The announcement comes as a surprise to many Warriors supporters, who had grown accustomed to Barnett’s hard-nosed presence and relentless work rate in the middle of the field. Known for his physicality and uncompromising style, Barnett has been a key enforcer in recent campaigns.

The Sydney Roosters wasted no time confirming the signing in an official statement:

“Mitchell brings toughness, professionalism, and elite-level experience to our squad. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Roosters family.”

For the Roosters, the acquisition signals intent. With several veteran forwards nearing the latter stages of their careers, Barnett is viewed as both an immediate impact player and a leader capable of guiding younger talent through high-pressure fixtures.

Speaking briefly following confirmation of the deal, Barnett expressed gratitude to his former club and excitement for the new chapter:

“I’ve loved my time with the Warriors and I’m grateful for the support. This opportunity with the Roosters is one I’m ready to embrace, and I’m focused on contributing to success.”

Across social media, fans reacted with mixed emotions — shock from Warriors supporters and excitement from Roosters faithful who believe this signing could significantly boost their premiership aspirations.

As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on how Barnett adapts to his new environment and what impact his arrival will have on one of the NRL’s most competitive rosters.