
The Sydney Roosters have thrown Brisbane's NRL premiership credentials further into question with a 34-16 win at the SCG and now appear in a race with Canberra to secure the last spot in the top eight.
Thursday night's victory means Manly (10th) and St. George Illawarra (11th) will both trail the Roosters by a game and points differential even if they win their own round 21 matches, which are against sides higher than them on the ladder.