2008 Sydney Roosters season
The 2008 Sydney Roosters season was the 101st in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2008 Telstra Premiership and finished the regular season 4th out of 16. Despite losing their first finals match, the Roosters got another chance the following week but were knocked out by the New Zealand Warriors.
Squad
The following players are contracted to the Sydney Roosters for the 2008 season.Player movement
The Roosters have had a rather significant amount of player movement which will result in an extensive squad change from the 2007 season. The Roosters have lost 10 players from their 2007 squad and gained 4 new players, including high-profile signings Willie Mason and Mark O'Meley.Gains
| Name | From | Details | - |
| Mark O'Meley | Bulldogs | 4-year contract | |
| James Aubusson | Melbourne Storm | 3-year contract | |
| Willie Mason | Bulldogs | 3-year contract | |
| Brent Grose | Warrington Wolves | 1-year contract | |
| Riley Brown | Newcastle Knights | 2-year contract |
Losses
| Name | Club Going To | Details | - |
| Craig Wing | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 4-year contract | |
| Joel Monaghan | Canberra Raiders | 3-year contract | |
| Jamie Soward | St George-Illawarra Dragons | 2-year contract | |
| Josh Lewis | Gold Coast Titans | 3-year contract | |
| Nigel Plum | Canberra Raiders | 2-year contract | |
| Chris Flannery | St Helens R.F.C. | 4-year contract | |
| Heath L'Estrange | Manly Sea Eagles | 2-year contract | |
| Ashley Harrison | Gold Coast Titans | 3-year Contract | |
| John Williams | North Queensland Cowboys | 3-year Contract | |
| Danny Williams | Bulldogs | 2-year Contract | |
| George Ndaira | South Sydney Rabbitohs | ||
| Chris Beattie | Retired |