Playing Career
Pearce made his National Rugby League debut for the Sydney Roosters on 24 March 2007 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Dairy Farmers Stadium. After only three First Grade appearances for the Roosters, Pearce's contract was extended by the club to until the end of the 2010 season.
Pearce had a solid debut season, scoring 2 tries and registering 13 try assists. Despite this, a back injury kept him out of the latter part of the season. In an early career highlight, Pearce ran 80 metres to score a last-minute try, snatching victory for the Sydney Roosters against the Penrith Panthers in a 24–20 win on 16 June 2007.
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