The recent addition of Daly Cherry-Evans to the Roosters has sparked hope for a revival reminiscent of past successes.
James Tedesco, the Roosters' captain, highlighted how Cherry-Evans' arrival mirrors the crucial signing of veteran halfback Cooper Cronk in 2018, which transformed the team into a championship contender.
Since their last premiership victory in 2013, the Roosters have been striving for that extra impetus.
Following a dismal second-last finish in 2016, the team rebounded to claim second place in 2017 but needed more to succeed in the finals.
The solution arrived with Cronk, who guided the Roosters to consecutive Grand Finals and victories in 2018 and 2019.
As of now, although the Roosters have reached the finals annually since their 2019 win, they have struggled to advance further in the competition.
Cherry-Evans made the switch from Manly to the Roosters at the season's outset, bringing invaluable experience to the squad alongside the rising star Sam Walker.
Despite their differences on the field, Tedesco believes Cherry-Evans' impact on the team bears a striking resemblance to that of Cronk.