The mild-mannered Rooster who folds opponents ‘like a deck chair’

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 23, 2026

Lindsay Collins and Victor Radley know what it feels like to be flattened by teammate Salesi Foketi, and he’s set to make a big impact again for the Roosters on Friday.

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