The Roosters lost the 2025 grand final without her. This time, Tarryn Aiken won’t let title slip

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 3, 2026

She missed last year’s grand final with an ACL injury. Now the star halfback is out to steer her side to the premiership that fell through their fingers in 2025.

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