NRL 2021: Sydney Roosters, Jake Friend, skipper praises halves competition
Lachlan Lam will start the season at halfback for the Roosters but another second-generation playmaker in Sam Walker is keeping the heat on, according to captain Jake Friend. The son of club legend Adrian Lam impressed last season when given an opportunity in the No.7 jersey in round 13 when Kyle Flanagan was dropped, helping the side to a win over the Dragons. However, he lasted just 28 minutes of his second game before a syndesmosis injury ruled him out for most of the rest of the season. Now Lam has Walker, the son of former Broncos and Souths playmaker Ben, breathing down his neck. The ...