LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Roosters were firing on all cylinders last week against Manly, but now they face the ultimate test in rugby league as they aim to break their woeful record in Melbourne.
According to news.com.au, the Roosters' recent struggles against the Storm have taken center stage leading up to Friday's preliminary final.
But seasoned five-eighth Luke Keary has boldly declared "we're ready for them" as they gear up for a showdown at AAMI Park.
Not many teams can claim to go toe-to-toe with Melbourne on a regular basis, but the Roosters have fallen short in recent history, losing seven of their last nine games at AAMI Park and only managing to snatch one victory out of their last eleven clashes with the Storm.
Last year, the Roosters suffered a heartbreaking 18-13 defeat in the finals when Will Warbrick capitalized on a last-minute opportunity to crush their dreams.
The Storm also emerged victorious in both encounters this season, but vengeance is not the driving force for the Roosters as they set their sights on defying the odds and securing a spot in the grand final.
"Each season brings new challenges, new faces, and new opportunities," Keary remarked.
"We're not dwelling on past outcomes, but we understand the magnitude of the task ahead.
Finals football in Melbourne is no walk in the park - it's a fierce battleground where only the strongest survive."
Despite their past struggles against the Storm, the Roosters remain determined to rewrite history and cement their place among the league's elite.
Get ready for a showdown Down Under as these two heavyweights clash in a battle for supremacy.