sentences:  Pearce later made his return for the Roosters in Round 8 against the Newcastle Knights, scoring a try in the 38-0 win at Sydney Football Stadium.Pearce wasn't selected for New South Wales for the 2016 State of Origin series, with selectors opting to put South Sydney Rabbitohs half Adam Reynolds at halfback.Pearce finished his rough 2016 NRL season with him playing in a career low 12 matches and scoring 1 try for the Roosters.