Sydney Roosters sign winger Michael Oldfield from NRL rival Manly Sea Eagles on two-year deal

THE Sydney Roosters this morning revealed they have signed utility back Michael Oldfield on a two-year deal starting next year.

ANOTHER Sea Eagle is preparing to fly the coop with the Sydney Roosters this morning revealing they have signed young utility back Michael Oldfield on a two-year deal commencing next year.

The Manly player,  who grew up on Sydney's Northern Beaches and is considered one of the fastest men in NRL, is seen by recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan as a valuable asset to the club due to his athleticism and turn of speed.

"2012 has been a breakthrough year for Michael.'' O'Sullivan said in a statement.

"He is one of the fastest runners of the ball in the NRL.''

O'Sullivan hailed Oldfield as "one of the best catchers in the game under the high ball'' with the 21-year-old making a big impression this season with  12 tries in just 22 NRL matches which  included a spectacular hat-trick last month against the Dragons.

"Michael has played fullback, wing and centre and gives us great depth and coverage across the backline,'' O'Sullivan said.

"We see him taking his game to the next level as a member of the young squad developing together here at the Roosters and we look forward to welcoming him to the club in 2013.''

Oldfield will be reunited with former teammates Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Lama Tasi when he joins the Roosters. 

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