Victor Radley


Victor Derrick Radley is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and forward for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.

Background

Radley was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and raised in Bronte. He is of English descent through his father Nigel. Victor's middle name 'Derrick' is the name of one of his father's best friends from growing up. Victor was not aware of where his middle name came from, until his mother was asked by the Fox League team, Victor responding that he had no idea.
He played junior rugby union for the Clovelly Eagles and junior rugby league for the Clovelly Crocodiles, before being signed by the Sydney Roosters.

Playing career

Early career

In 2016 and 2017, Radley played for the Sydney Roosters' NYC team. In October 2016, he played in the Roosters' NYC Grand Final win over the Penrith Panthers.

2017

In May, Radley played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis, before playing for the New South Wales under-20s team against the Queensland under-20s team later that month. In round 20 of the 2017 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Newcastle Knights. In September, he was named on the interchange bench in the NYC Team of the Year.

2018

In Round 3 against the Newcastle Knights, Radley scored his first NRL career try in the 38-8 win at Sydney Football Stadium. In Round 9 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Radley earned the nickname “Victor the Inflictor” after he pulled off two try-saving tackles on Martin Taupau and Dylan Walker as the Roosters held on to walk away with a 22-20 win at Sydney Football Stadium. In August 2018, Radley explained that he would play international football for England if he was asked.
In 2018, Radley made 25 appearances for Eastern Suburbs as the club won their 4th minor premiership in 6 seasons. On 30 September, Radley played in Easts 21-6 victory over Melbourne in the 2018 NRL grand final. In the post match interview, Radley was speaking with Andrew Johns who asked Radley what he had planned for the celebrations, Radley famously replied "Beers, beers and more beers, I cannot wait".

2019

In round 23, Radley played his 50th NRL game for the Sydney Roosters, scoring a try in their 12-34 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Radley played in the club's 2019 NRL Grand Final victory over Canberra at ANZ Stadium.
On 7 October, Radley was named at lock for the U23 Junior Australian side.

2020

In round 7 of the 2020 NRL season, Radley was taken from the field with a suspected ACL injury in the Sydney Roosters 26-12 victory over St. George at Bankwest Stadium.