Pearce, Friend named co-captains

The Sydney Roosters have announced that Mitchell Pearce and Jake Friend have been appointed the club's co-captains for 2015.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson spoke about the qualities that earned Pearce and Friend the co-captaincy and said the appointment of the duo reflects the calibre of leadership presently at the club.

"Both Mitchell and Jake joined the Roosters as teenagers and while they’re only in their mid-20s, both men are seasoned campaigners who have matured into strong leaders at our club," Robinson said.

"Mitchell and Jake typify what we want to be as a football club. They command the respect of the playing group and I have no doubt that they will complement one another as co-captains."

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