Former League International Mark Carroll Predicts Joey Manu’s Return to Rugby League

Former league international Mark Carroll has weighed in on the departure of Roosters star Joey Manu to rugby, urging coach Trent Robinson not to lose sleep over the move. Carroll believes that boredom will eventually bring Manu back to rugby league, despite the uncertainty surrounding his return.

Manu will be leaving the NRL next year to join Japanese club Toyota Verblitz, leaving a significant gap in the Roosters’ lineup. Robinson expressed his concerns about Manu potentially never returning to the league, calling it a “huge loss” for both the team and the game as a whole.

However, Carroll, who played over 180 first-grade games and represented both NSW and Australia, is confident that Manu and his Roosters teammate will eventually make their way back to the NRL. He believes that the duo will miss the excitement and intensity of rugby league, both on and off the field.

In a recent column for The Nightly website, Carroll emphasized his belief that Manu and his teammate will return to the NRL after their rugby stints. He highlighted the lack of physicality and excitement in rugby compared to league, suggesting that the two Joeys will be eager to come back to the fast-paced action of the NRL.

Carroll’s comments have sparked discussion about the potential return of Manu and his teammate, Joseph Suaalii, to the NRL. Despite their lucrative deals in rugby, Carroll is convinced that the pull of rugby league will ultimately bring them back to the sport they know and love.

As the rugby league community waits to see if Carroll’s predictions come true, one thing is certain – the departure of Manu may be a loss for now, but the hope of his return in the future keeps the excitement alive for fans and teammates alike.