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BIZARRE: Roosters make watson call amid concussion cloud | Mind Blowing Facts

Rooster Connor Watson will need medical clearance from a concussion to play in the grand final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The Sydney Roosters will have to gain clearance from an independent doctor in a bid to give utility forward Connor Watson the green light to play in the NRL grand final against Newcastle.

On Tuesday the Knights surprisingly named Phoenix Crossland at hooker but the No. 9, facing suspension for his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary, is expected to be replaced by Harrison Graham come kick-off.

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