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The Sydney Roosters have made history by signing Michael Woolridge, the first male athlete identified in the NRL combine held in Las Vegas.

 

Woolridge, a former defensive back with Saginaw Valley State University, will soon fly to Australia to pursue a career in the NRL after impressing at the inaugural combine held before the NRL round one matches this  year.

Woolridge has signed a full-time, salary cap exempt contract through to the end of the Roosters’ pre-season training, which concludes at Christmas. If he impresses the team, he may stay on and perhaps make an unlikely debut in the NRL.He impressed in Vegas with a 2.7-second 20-meter sprint, bench pressing 125kg three times, and clocking four minutes and 50 seconds in the bronco test.  Former Saginaw Valley State University defensive back Michael Woolridge has been signed by the Sydney Roosters

In 2021, Woolridge played all 11 games for the Cardinals, tallying 66 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. He earned Honorable Mention All-GLIAC.

 ‘I am truly grateful to be given this opportunity to come test myself within the NRL and especially with the Sydney Roosters,’ Woolridge said.

‘I am certainly not coming halfway across the world not to compete at the highest level and will do everything possible to prove myself to my fellow teammates, coaches, and fans.’