Education
He finished the 2010 season as the Roosters starting Hooker in the 2010 NRL Grand Final.
He finished the 2010 season as the Roosters starting Hooker in the 2010 NRL Grand Final.
He plays as a hooker. The Noosa Pirates junior joined the Roosters on a scholarship when he was 15 and, in 2008, progressed from SG Ball through to Toyota Cup to the NRL in just four months. However the Roosters were defeated 32-8 by the Dragons.
2013 was a true breakout season for Friend. he maintained a high work rate in defence with an average of 37 tackles a game.
On 13 December 2009, Friend was arrested and charged by police following an altercation with a taxi driver. As a result the Roosters terminated his contract.
In May 2010, Friend was re-instated in the Roosters team after counselling and rehabilitation.