The Sydney Roosters stormed into next weekend's National Rugby League grand final with a bruising 32-6 victory over Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium. The NRL, Australia's equivalent of the NFL, will celebrate it's version of the Superbowl next weekend. The Roosters now have a chance to become the first team since Western Suburbs in 1934 to go from last place to premiers the very next season. Veteran coach Brian Smith's may now be able to end that embarrassing losing record in championship matches.The Roosters led the Titans 12-6 in front of a big 44,787 crowd after a tense opening 40 minutes courtesy of two tries to right winger Sam Perrett. Young Sam was one of my next door neighbour's kid in New Zealand and although a small at the time he was a really nice boy. Sam obviously learned quickly to play to his strengths by showing his older and much larger brother, Lionel, a clean pair of heels when playing backyard football. The kid is a speed merchant and thankfully is no longer little.
Gold Coast discard Daniel Conn, released by the Titans last season, turned on his former club with a crucial try in the 49th minute which had more than an element of luck to give the visitors an 18-6 break. However, Braith Anasta booked the Roosters' grand final ticket, crashing over for his eighth try of the season in the 62nd minute to provide the Roosters with an unassailable lead at 24-6. Well done Sam, and the Roosters, good luck for next week in the Grand Final.
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