LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
'The Roosters are flying high this season with their attacking prowess, but they know they need to prove themselves against the top teams before they can truly shine in the finals.'
According to a report by news.com.au, the Roosters have been setting the league on fire with their impressive attack in 2024.
However, they are eager to notch a significant win before the finals kick off.
They have a golden opportunity this weekend to head down to Melbourne and seek revenge for last year's heart-wrenching defeat that dashed their championship hopes.
Sitting in third place, trailing the ladder-leading Storm by six points, the Roosters have been demolishing their opponents with four consecutive victories leading up to their bye week.
Despite boasting the best attacking record in the NRL, their only flaw is their winless record against the other top four teams.
Narrow losses to the Storm, Panthers, and Sharks have left them with a 0-3 record and a point to prove.
Their history against Melbourne is particularly troubling, having dropped nine of their last ten meetings, including a nail-biting 18-13 defeat in the finals last year.
This is why a statement victory on Saturday night would mean the world to them.
Versatile forward Nat Butcher commented, "It's a true test to go up against the best.
We were unsatisfied with the performance against them earlier in the season, but we've grown a lot since then and I believe we're a whole new team now."
The Roosters are gearing up for a showdown that could define their season, and they are ready to unleash their attacking arsenal in pursuit of glory against the formidable Storm.