Luke Keary knows the standards at Bondi, having won premierships with the Roosters in 2018 and 2019.
Now the club faces the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium, with a place in the grand final at stake.
The Roosters are favourites, but defeat would prompt questions within the club.
Dean Ritchie said on NRL 360 on Thursday night that reaching a preliminary final may not satisfy the club's ambitions.
"What's their motto? 'We play for premierships'. I don't think a prelim is acceptable," the journalist said.
Many clubs would regard this stage of the season as a success, but the Roosters carry greater expectations.
They meet the finals newcomers from Brisbane, and Keary has offered insight into the pressure players face when joining the Bondi club.