Bennett no comment on Roosters rumour

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has failed to kill off Sydney media speculation he'll end his 19 years with the Broncos to coach the Sydney Roosters next season.

Bennett has been linked to an unconfirmed $2.4 million three-year offer from the Roosters to replace sacked coach Ricky Stuart. Bennett had an opportunity to lay reports to rest at a packed press conference following Brisbane's final training before tomorrow night's qualifying showdown with the Dragons, but declined to comment.

Brisbane officials laughed off the possible shift yesterday but Bennett's failure to clear the air means the issue will fester through the finals series.