Takairangi exit opens way for O'Donnell February 6, 2013 - 10:50AM Sydney Roosters backrower Brad Takairangi has been released by the Sydney Roosters to join the Gold Coast, in a move that could bring Luke O'Donnell to the tricolours. Former Kangaroos and NSW representative O'Donnell, currently with Super League outfit Huddersfield, has been linked with the Roosters for several weeks. But the club needs to shed talent in order to fit O'Donnell in under the salary cap. Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan has confirmed the club's interest in O'Donnell. Huddersfield have so far rejected a proposed swap deal with the Roosters for O'Donnell. The 23-year-old Takairangi, who played 29 NRL games in his three years at Bondi Junction joins the Titans on a three-year deal. Roosters football boss Brian Canavan said: "Brad possesses some great talent however with the Titans offering him a longer-term contract, we didn't want to stand in his way. Takairangi joins the Titans immediately.