roosters’ Cody Ramsey eyes Emotional NRL Return After Battling Life-Threatening Illness
Bondi Beach,NSW – Cody Ramsey,25,is on the cusp of a remarkable return to the National Rugby League,joining the Sydney Roosters after overcoming a serious health battle that sidelined him for years. The outside back, previously with the St.George Illawarra Dragons,is poised to reignite his career and provide crucial depth to the Roosters’ squad.
Ramsey’s journey back to professional football is especially poignant, marked by multiple surgeries and a period were his playing future was uncertain. His story underscores the fragility of athletic careers and the power of perseverance, offering inspiration to athletes and fans alike. The Roosters are banking on Ramsey’s resilience and talent as they prepare for the upcoming NRL season, while Ramsey himself views the possibility as a second chance to cherish the game he loves.
The Dragons initially supported Ramsey through his illness, a gesture he deeply appreciates. “I wouldn’t have gotten back if not for what they did,” Ramsey stated. “I couldn’t have asked for a better situation to be in. If I ever needed something, it was just one phone call.” Despite the Dragons ultimately not retaining him, Ramsey harbors no ill will, recognizing their crucial role in his recovery.
Ramsey’s potential return to the NRL pitch carries notable emotional weight,particularly given his close ties to players at his former club. He anticipates a uniquely challenging experience shoudl he face the dragons, specifically mentioning a potential confrontation with close friend and godfather to his daughter, Blake Lawrie. “It would be strange, wouldn’t it?” Ramsey reflected. “I’d be up against some of my best mates… He’d probably come after me.”
The prospect of stepping back onto an NRL field is overwhelming for ramsey, who admits he might be moved to tears. “I honestly think I would cry if I ran out onto the field. It’s just special, isn’t it?” he said. Having once taken the game for granted, Ramsey now possesses a renewed appreciation for both football and life itself. “I probably took football for granted when I was playing week in and week out… After the surgeries and it looked like I wouldn’t play ever again or for a really long time,” he explained. “I just have a lot more appreciation of life.”
