LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a sensational display of Rugby League prowess, James Tedesco led the Sydney Roosters to a thrilling 34-30 victory against a battered Sea Eagles squad at Allianz Stadium.
It was a true captain's knock that lifted the Roosters to third place in the standings, following Cronulla's earlier loss to North Queensland.
The Sea Eagles, on the other hand, find themselves teetering on the edge of the top eight.
Despite facing a daunting 22-0 deficit in the first half and dealing with injuries to key players like Jason Saab and Reuben Garrick, the Sea Eagles showed grit and determination.
Prop Josh Aloiai, battling through a painful shin injury, exemplified the never-say-die spirit of the team.
Tedesco's performance was nothing short of legendary, scoring a try, setting up two others, and contributing to two more while racking up an impressive 269 metres from 20 carries.
The Roosters, eager to silence their critics after a disappointing loss to the Storm in Round 20, came out firing on all cylinders and raced to a commanding lead within the first 20 minutes.
With Tedesco leading the charge and the entire team firing on all cylinders, the Roosters put on a dazzling display of skill and determination.
It was a match that will go down in Rugby League history as a true showcase of courage, tenacity, and skill on the field.