Former Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor. Credit:Getty Images "Me and JT have always been on good terms, so there's no dramas there. The Roosters love him and his attacking structures. He's obviously a smart guy in that way. There's no drama there – we're all sweet. I think [Robbo] was concerned but I obviously have no issues with him." Tedesco has struggled to deal with attention and scrutiny that has been associated with his drawn out contract saga, admitting it had taken a toll on his football. The NSW No.1 believes he's been guilty of overplaying his hand, but insists that's only come from a desire to prove his head was still in the game. "You get the fans who say that I'm disinterested and get a bit of abuse," Tedesco said.

"I think it's just that I'm trying so hard to win, but nothing is going our way the last month. I think you can see I'm trying hard but things aren't coming off. I was trying to do too much and take on other people's responsibility. I play my best footy when I just be me and not taking that extra responsibility. We've had a lot of frustrating results lately and I haven't been myself. "I think in here in NSW we have a lot of attacking strike power so I won't have to try and do everything myself, which is what I try and do when we're behind and chasing points. I'm excited to have guys like Hayne and Duges outside me because that will help my game." Tedesco has been the subject of great contract debate throughout his short career, creating a stir when he backflipped on his deal with the Raiders a few years ago to remain loyal to the Tigers. While he has vowed to give it all in his final season at the joint venture, Tedesco believes he's making the right decision to leave his junior club. "I'm comfortable leaving," Tedesco said.

"When I made the decision to go to the Raiders I wasn't comfortable with that, so that's why I changed. But now I've had a fair stint at the Tigers. I haven't been able to get us to the finals or get us into premiership contenders. I think it's a fresh start for both me and the club to have something new." Aaron Woods, Mitchell Moses and Tedesco have all copped backlash from a portion of furious Tigers fans since signalling their intention to leave the club. ​While Tedesco admitted it was hard to take, he maintains that he can understand the frustration of the fans. "It's disappointing to see but I know how passionate they are so when they see a lot of us players leaving who they love so much, it's hard for them," Tedesco said. "There's no hard feelings there. I love the fans and how they've stuck by me at the club. There are still fans who will support me no matter where I am. I'm still there for the rest of the year and will be working hard to get us off the bottom of the ladder.