Roosters duo sacked after defecating in hotel rooms

The Sydney Roosters have sacked two under-20s players for defecating in hotel rooms last weekend – a year after Nate Myles was fined $50,000 for the same offence.

Toyota Cup players Sam Brunton and Anthony Gelling had their contracts terminated on Thursday after a club investigation revealed they had both defecated on tables and chairs at the Holiday Inn in Townsville.

A Roosters statement said the pair had not been drinking alcohol before the incident.

"The incident, which started out as a prank, did not involve alcohol," the Roosters said in a statement.

"However, the behaviour was unacceptable and the club saw it fit to take the strongest action possible.

"The club started the 2010 season with the mantra: New Attitude-New Beginning and it is disappointing that this incident has occurred."

In 2009, Roosters and Queensland Origin forward Myles was suspended for six matches and $50,000 by the club for a similar offence.

The sackings come days after the Roosters dominated the Dally M awards night, taking out five awards including captain, coach and player of the year.