LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a dominant display, the Sydney Roosters secured a resounding 34-12 victory over the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium on Friday night.
The match saw James Tedesco and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shine, each scoring two tries to make a significant impact on the outcome.
The absence of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves did not hinder the Roosters, as they capitalized on the Eels' lack of cohesion in both attack and defense.
Their six-try performance proved vital in keeping their hopes of reaching the finals alive in Round 25.
Lindsay Collins was recognized for his outstanding performance with the Chad Robinson Medal, while Tedesco proudly lifted the prestigious Jack Gibson Cup.
The Roosters displayed their defensive prowess, thwarting Parramatta's desperate attempts to keep the ball alive with a series of offloads.
A heroic tackle from Collins and Fletcher Baker resulted in a crucial turnover, with Will Penisini losing the ball on the put-down.
Although the Roosters had several opportunities to convert possession into points, they couldn't capitalize on a high-flying play by Suaalii, who plucked a short restart attempt from the air.
Luke Keary's clever grubber kick helped the Roosters gain another set of six after Parramatta disrupted the play.
Despite their efforts, Brandon Smith was held up in goal, denying the Roosters a try as he attempted to score from dummy half.