​Roosters break losing streak with dominant win over Wests Tigers

Three tries from winger Daniel Tupou has seen the Sydney Roosters run out 36-4 winners over the Wests Tigers in front of 14,366 fans at Allianz Stadium.

Having lost their past four matches in close encounters, the Roosters were desperate to win against the Tigers, fresh from a convincing last-start victory.

While the Roosters were able to open the scoring in the 4th minute through Daniel Tupou, the Tigers held their own for the opening 25 minutes, going set-for-set with their more fancied opponents.

Eventually the Roosters class shone through, as a Mitchell Pearce inspired seven-minute period produced three tries to Sio Siua Taukeiaho (25 min), Boyd Cordner (28 min) and Daniel Tupou (32 min) to blow the scoreline out to 22-0 at the break.

While the Tigers were able to compete with the Roosters in the second half, their inexperience cost them dearly as Tupou (63 min) collected his third try before Man of the Match Mitchell Pearce raced 50 metres following a lost ball from Luke Brooks to take the score out to 36-0 with ten minutes remaining.

Finally the Tigers opened their account three minutes from the end through Dene Halatau, who scored his first try for the joint venture since 2009.

While the Tigers competed hard throughout the match, the class of the Roosters proved the difference as they ran out convincing winners 36-4.

For the Roosters, a terrific performance from Mitchell Pearce saw the former NSW halfback set up two tries, along with crossing for one himself in a dominant performance which prevented the Tigers from making in-roads due to his kicking game.

For the Tigers, James Tedesco proved to benefit from his experience with the City Origin team, while Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah and Martin Taupau tried their best up front, but ultimately were outclassed by the Roosters.

Next week the Roosters will travel to ANZ Stadium to take on the Bulldogs in what looms as a major game for both sides which may determine who earns a spot in the NSW side, while the Tigers will travel to Hunter Stadium to take on the Newcastle Knights on Sunday afternoon. Both games will be televised live on Channel 9.

Match Details

Sydney Roosters 36 Wests Tigers 4
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Crowd: 14366
Halftime Score: Sydney Roosters 22 Wests Tigers 0

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (36)
Tries: Daniel Tupou (3), Siosiua Taukeiaho, Boyd Cordner, Mitchell Pearce
Conversions: James Maloney (5/6)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)

WESTS TIGERS (4)
Tries: Dene Halatau
Conversions: Pat Richards (0/1)

LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:

3 points - Mitchell Pearce
2 points - Daniel Tupou
1 point - Aidan Guerra

LeagueUnlimited.com Live Commentary

Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 9 Friday Night Football between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium.

The Sydney Roosters have dropped PNG winger Nene MacDonald forcing Shaun Kenny-Dowall to the wing and bringing Mitchell Aubusson into the centres. In-demand rookie Jackson Hastings comes onto the bench.

Wests Tigers will come into the match 1-17, with Delouise Hoeter coming into the side in place of Tim Simona.

The Roosters have dominated recent encounters, winning 9 of the past 10, but having lost their past four matches they'll be desperate for a win against the Tigers who impressed in their last game against the Bulldogs.

The Tigers will be wearing their heritage jerseys which are very reminiscent of the strip worn in 2005-07, including the Grand Final win against North Queensland.

Kick-off only moments away: Will it be the Roosters or the Tigers, in 80 minutes we'll know.

The Tigers heritage jersey is to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the 2005 Grand Final. Only 3 players remain from that side: Pat Richards, Dene Halatau and Robbie Farah.

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck takes the first run of the night.

Boyd Cordner looks to make a break but is taken 40 short of the line.

1: James Tedesco is on the spot to clean up a Michael Jennings grubber on the last.

1: Tigers awarded a penalty against James Maloney.

2: Keith Galloway take the first run over the 40 metre line.

2: Mitchell Moses dives for the line but is penalised for a double movement.

3: Michael Jennings take the Roosters over the halfway line.

4: Daniel Tupou looks to have crossed in the left corner. Referee checking with the video to see whether he put a foot into touch.

4: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
Tupou scores the first try.

5: Having seen the replay I'm not certain he didn't put a foot on the line.

5: UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
From the sideline, Maloney can't quite get the ball to fade back. No Goal.

6: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves take the run up to the 20 metre line.

7: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck is penalised trying to score a try. Mitchell Pearce ruled to be in front of the kicker.

8: Tuivasa-Scheck was able to out-leap James Tedesco, had he been able to get the ball down it would've been a great start for the Roosters.

8: Shaun Kenny-Dowall is able to clean up Luke Brooks kick after a decent set from the Tigers.

9: Tigers awarded a penalty on halfway. Good chance to hit back here.

10: Tedesco dummies but is taken close to the Roosters line.

11: Farah grubbers in goal, trapping Shaun Kenny-Dowall despite the best efforts of the New Zealand international.

12: Keith Galloway is up to the 30 after Maloney's drop out.

13: Forward pass from Luke Brooks to Curtis Sironen. Huge pressure released on the Roosters, wasted opportunity by the Tigers.

13: Waerea-Hargreaves loses the ball, but the referee has awarded the Roosters the scrum.

14: Sam Moa takes the ball up to the 30 metre line, Roosters looming likely.

15: Boyd Cordner tries to get to Mitchell Pearce's grubber, but James Tedesco runs it dead despite his best efforts to get out.

16: Jake Friend kicks back in field forcing James Tedesco back in goal after a tremendous tackle from Roger Tuivasa-Scheck.

17: Delouise Hoeter cuts down Michael Jennings in a try scoring position.

17: Video Referee checking a possible try to Boyd Cordner. Referee ruled No Try, good work from 3 Tigers to hold the ball up.

17: Good work from Kyle Lovett saves the try. No Try.

18: Pearce kicks ahead for Aidan Guerra but Tedesco cleans up. Tigers bringing out of their own end.

19: Martin Taupau loses the ball near halfway. Roosters are dominating, but the Tigers are holding on.

19: Michael Jennings breaks away from Mitchell Moses tackle but is penalised.

20: Had Jennings not been held he was in for sure.

21: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck takes Brooks' bomb.

21: Jake Friend kicks over the 40 metre line forcing James Tedesco back.

22: Robbie Farah looks for a 40/20 but ends up kicking out on the full. Big chance for the Roosters.

23: Dylan Napa is on for the Roosters replacing Sam Moa.

23: James Maloney knocks on during a Roosters sweep play close to the line.

24: Sauaso Sue and Ava Seumanufagai on for Wests Tigers. Sio Siua Taukeiaho on for the Roosters.

25: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Siosiua Taukeiaho. Kick to come.
With his first touch of the game, the Tongan international scores.

26: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From close to the posts, Maloney adds the extras.

27: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves takes a run into Matthew Lodge who is on for Wests Tigers.

28: Pearce almost makes his way through but earns a penalty.

28: Once again Boyd Cordner is over the line. Checking with the Video Referee, but it has been signalled as a Try.

28: The Tigers have been valiant in defence, but after consistent pressure the Roosters have taken a big lead.

28: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Kick to come.
After being denied earlier, the second rower scores.

29: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From almost the same position as last time, Maloney puts the Roosters up 16-0.

30: Pat Richards puts the ball over the sideline. Penalty to Roosters.

31: Dylan Napa passes to Roger Tuivasa-Scheck who is crunched by Sauaso Sue.

31: Sauaso Sue and Robbie Farah do a good job to stop Robbie Farah close to the line.

32: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
Well how do you stop that. Daniel Tupou leaps high to score his second.

33: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
You can add another 2 to the scoreboard. The Roosters are back.

34: Kevin Naiqama just gets to the ball, had he missed Mitchell Pearce would have kicked a 40/20.

34: The Roosters have dominated possession with 13/16 sets. Tigers 5/10.

35: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck knocks on close to his line. Chance for the Tigers to hit back.

35: Tedesco throws a cut-out ball for Pat Richards, but Shaun Kenny-Dowall knocks it down. Scrum Tigers.

36: Kyle Lovett juggles the ball but is able to retain possession.

37: Mitchell Moses grubbers for Hoeter, but Tupou is able to force it dead.

38: Brooks takes on the line but is cut down by Kane Evans.

38: Moses bombs but Mitchell Aubusson comes up with the ball.

40: Michael Jenning looks to offload to Tupou, but the pass is forward.

40: After a tight first 25 minutes, the Roosters have put on three tries in the space of seven minutes to blow the score out to 22-0.

40: Halftime Stats:

40: Roosters: 13/18 completions, 56% possession, 17 tackles in opposition 20 metres.

40: Tigers: 9/14 completions, 44% possession, 19 tackles in opposition 20 metres.

40: Somewhat surprisingly, the Tigers have had more tackles in the Roosters 20 but haven't been able to capitalise.

40: Neither Jackson Hastings or Dene Halatau have received any game time so far. It will be interesting to see how the Roosters use the in-demand Hastings, usually a halfback; he played at Hooker in last year's Finals series, but with Jake Friend usually playing 80 minutes he may be forced into the second row or in the centres.

40: Can the Roosters keep up their momentum or will the Tigers bounce back; Maloney kicks off and Matthew Lodge takes the first run.

41: Luke Brooks bombs but it is no problem for Roger Tuivasa-Scheck.

41: Aidan Guerra makes a good bust down the right side.

41: James Tedesco defuses James Maloney's bomb.

42: Robbie Farah kicks for touch inside the Roosters 20.

43: Kane Evans takes the ball up to the 40 metre line.

44: Mitchell Pearce bombs but once again James Tedesco is able to catch without any trouble.

44: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck takes the ball in-goal, earning a 7-tackle set.

45: James Tedesco is trapped in goal after another great kick from Jake Friend.

47: Jennings passes to Tupou who is forced to run back inside after pressure from three Tigers.

48: Maloney doesn't put enough on his grubber which is cleaned up by Aaron Woods.

48: Dene Halatau is on for the Tigers.

48: Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes in-roads inside the Tigers half.

50: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck earns a penalty after Keith Galloway holds down too long.

51: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck gets into a hole but his pass is taken by the Tigers shoe receive a penalty.

53: Mitchell Moses bombs for Chris Lawrence, but the referee has ruled No Try.

53: It looked as through Lawrence stripped Mitchell Aubusson of the ball while both players were leaping for the ball.

53: No Try to the Tigers. Roosters 20 metre re-start.

53: Jackson Hastings is on for Jake Friend.

54: Michael Jennings is forced over the sideline by three Tigers.

55: Keith Galloway takes the ball over the 30 metre line. Tigers are competing but really need a try.

55: Great leaping take by Roger Tuivasa-Scheck.

56: Sam Moa earns a penalty for the Tigers being inside the 10 following a great break made by Michael Jennings.

57: Roosters have elected to take the penalty goal from close to the posts to take the lead out to 4 converted tries.

57: SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney takes the lead to 24-0.

58: James Maloney finds touch inside the Tigers half.

59: Martin Taupau offloads for James Tedesco but the Roosters cover it easily.

61: The Roosters are so far on top at the moment, if they can score here they could put on another couple before full-time.

62: Luke Brooks bombs, James Tedesco grubbers but Shaun Kenny-Dowall is up to the 40 metre line; great work from the Roosters.

62: Tupou's over again, but once again the video referee is checking the touchline.

63: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
For only the third time in his career, Daniel Tupou has a hat-trick.

65: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
If they weren't over the line before, you can chalk up another win for the Roosters. It'll take a miracle for the Tigers to even mount a comeback.

66: James Tedesco has been the Tigers best tonight as he takes another Roosters kick.

67: Roger Tuivasa-Scheck is pulled down close to the line.

67: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves loses the ball on the last tackle.

69: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Mitchell Pearce. Kick to come.
After a ricochet, the #7 kicks ahead to race 50 metres to score.

70: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Once again Maloney adds the extras.

72: Luke Brooks comes up with the ball as the Tigers have a chance to post a late try.

73: On the last tackle, Delouise Hoeter loses his footing and is tackled by the Roosters. Turnover.

74: Mitchell Pearce bombs, but after some second phase play, the Tigers get the turnover.

75: Pat Richards finds some space but once again the Roosters have him covered.

76: Michael Jennings loses the ball following a run from Mitchell Pearce.

77: TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by Dene Halatau. Kick to come.
Finally, the Tigers score through Halatau.

78: Good ball from Brooks puts Halatau over for his first try for the Tigers since 2009.

78: UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards unsuccessful.
It's just not the Tigers night, from next to the posts it hits the uprights.

79: Kevin Naiqama puts Hoeter down the sideline but the Roosters come up with the ball.

79: Aubusson can't get the ball away soon enough as he is forced over the touchline.

79: Pat Richards looks to kick but is taken by the Roosters.

79: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves takes Robbie Farah in the final tackle.

80: Fulltime: Roosers 36 Wests Tigers 4