I'm enjoying my football again, says star Sydney Rooster Michael Jennings Michael Jennings (L) celebrates with Daniel Tupou. AS Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings prepares to face his old club for the first time, the acrimonious circumstances of his departure from Penrith remain fresh in his mind. Almost a year after his shock dumping from the top grade, Jennings will play his first game against Penrith, at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, since a major falling out with Panthers management led to him joining the Roosters in January on a four-year deal. Jennings said today he was a different player than the one who was dropped to NSW Cup side Windsor Wolves in May last year. "I am really enjoying my football now," Jennings said. Playing alongside the players we have here is very exciting and it makes coming to training and playing for the team a lot easier. I was nervous about coming to the club but the change has been really positive for me. I'm happy I have made the move. When asked about his form after seven NRL rounds with the Roosters and his chances of a NSW call-up, Jennings replied: "I'm not getting dropped to Windsor so ... It was tough but that was last year ... I have made the move and, looking back, I have improved a lot my on and off-field performances. I'm happy with my form but I have a lot to improve on and, if I do get selected (for NSW), it will be on the back of my performances for the Roosters. Former Kangaroo representative and seven-game NSW Origin player Jennings, who chalked up 122 games for the Panthers, said he had marked the round-eight clash as an important one for him. "It's exciting for me to be playing against my old side," he said. I still talk to the boys there so it is all sweet but it is a game I am looking forward to.