'It is interesting timing': Robinson on HGH reports Roosters drugs story is 'interesting timing', Robinson Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the timing is "interesting" after revelations that some of his players' questionable blood test results were found on an underworld figure's mobile phone. PT2M0S http://www.smh.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-2uier 620 349 September 27, 2013 - 1:11PM The mental toughness of the Sydney Roosters players is being put to the test, coach Trent Robinson says. Robinson spoke for the first time on Friday about revelations by Fairfax Media that six Roosters players had recorded high levels of human growth hormone in the pre-season after being tested without the club's consent. The players' records were discovered on the mobile phone of an organised crime figure. Robinson said he had "no concerns" that players such as Boyd Cordner, Sam Moa and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck had recorded high levels of HGH. "It wasn't what we needed but it is what it is," he said. "Having Boyd, Sam and Roger on the front of the paper linked with performance-enhancing drugs was bitterly disappointing": Trent Robinson. We've dealt with it, talked about it and know what's required [on Saturday night]. It's hard for people's families to see them on the front page. Roger is a 20-year-old kid and a lot of our players were worried about him. But he is a strong kid who has done a lot of good for his area in New Zealand. If my little fella grows up to be like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, I'll be very happy. The Roosters maintain that they have never acted improperly and it is understood the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority is not investigating the club. The minor premiers enjoyed a near-faultless season before the HGH revelations. Robinson, who called a team meeting on Wednesday and Thursday to help guide his players, said it could not have come at a worse time for the club as it prepares for its grand final qualifying match against Newcastle on Saturday night. He hoped the revelations would help galvanise the team. "I'm happy how we've handled things and we'll see if we're strong enough," he said. I think that people have published the story in the biggest week for the Roosters in 2013. A story that has been open and honest between the Roosters and the NRL for three to four months, I think it's interesting timing. I haven't been around the game long enough to know why [it's come out now], it's just interesting timing. It puts some pressure on us; we'll see if we handle it. Of more immediate concern for Robinson is ensuring his side can overcome a gallant Newcastle team on Saturday night. In his first season as an NRL head coach he goes up against Newcastle's mentor Wayne Bennett, arguably the best coach in the game's history. Robinson said he had shaped part of his coaching philosophy on Bennett. I have absolute respect for Wayne and all of us coaches have a great debt to the way he carries himself and how he coaches his teams. The Roosters will have to beat Newcastle without Cordner, who was pushing to make a return from injury. Cordner, who has not played since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the round 22 clash against Canberra, failed a fitness test after training with the squad on Friday.