Mitchell Pearce wanting to leave the Roosters is news to coach Trent Robinson who told Channel 9's Danny Weidler neither Pearce or his management have indicated they want out of Bondi.
Weidler told to the Triple M Grill Team this morning that whilst Pearce hasn't directly asked for a release from the Roosters, all the rumours of Pearce making way for Cronk at the club could still be true.
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