And that's full time. A commanding performance from the Roosters, running out winners 32-0.
And another scuffle breaks out - with something... put on report. Not sure what, it was pretty messy...
Mannering goes down the short side on the right, before the Warriors throw the ball out to the left. It winds up with Roger Tuivasa-sheck in some space, but Tedesco knocks the ball down to end the game.
Yep - he's in the bin, and still arguing with the ref. Peanut.
The clock is stopped, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves looks like he'll be going to the bin...
And now a scuffle breaks out, with Dylan Napa right in the middle of it.
The Roosters kick towards the posts on the last, but Roger Tuivasa-sheck cleans it up.
The Roosters are still searching here - looking for even more points. Cordner throws a cutout pass, but Manu is taken down.
And Mitchell converts from just left of the posts.
But it doesn't matter. On the next play, Isaac Liu spins and backs his way over the line to score near the post.
The Roosters throw a flick pass now - and it's a shocker.
And then the Warriors die with the ball on the last - Blake Green trapped by Dylan Napa.
Karl Lawton attempts to burrow his way over the line, but he's held up in the in goal.
Dylan Napa puts a massive hit on! Isaiah Papalii gets low with his body height, and Napa hits him in the face with a shoulder.
And now the Warriors get a penalty - this time against Cooper Cronk for being inside the 10.
The Roosters kick into the in goal, but it's a bit too deep.
Green kicks high on the last for the Warriors. Blake Ferguson leaps high, takes the catch and then sprints down the sideline.
Mitchell extends the lead to 26 with the penalty goal.
Mason Lino leaves the field now, limping heavily. Bad news for Warriors fans, with Johnson out for 3 weeks already...
The Roosters will opt for a penalty goal.
Another penalty against the Warriors - this time for a bit of a facial massage on Dylan Napa.
The Roosters work the short side, and then Latrell Mitchell milks a penalty, throwing the ball straight into an injured Lino laying in the ruck.
But it's another error - their twelfth of the game, with Jazz Tevaga having the ball knocked out in the tackle.
The Warriors look like they're about to start throwing the ball around now, as they're desperate for points.
Green kicks high on the last, but Joseph Manu is there to clean up for the Roosters.
Mannering makes a half break, and gets the arm free - but there's nobody there in support.
The Warriors get a scrum feed now, and will work the ball away from their own 20 metre line.
Now the Warriors conceded another penalty. They really are their own worst enemy this afternoon.
Now David Fusitua takes the ball down the sideline, but he's taken out.
The Roosters yet again attacking the Warriors' line, but Cooper Cronk comes up with an error, and the Warriors get a let off.
Again Keary heads down the left hand side, but he's dragged down.
The Warriors really struggling to complete sets at the moment.
Mitchell adds the extras.
Keary dummies the ball, and James Tedesco scores under the posts! Brilliant show and go from Keary, and Tedesco scores untouched.
But a pushed pass from Hiku goes out over the sideline.
The Warriors draw a penalty now - that's seven penalties against the Roosters.
A strong run from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, bringing it out of his own end. The Roosters complete their set after points.
Mitchell fails with the conversion, but the Roosters still lead 18-0.
And they don't waste the opportunity! Quick hands from the Roosters, and Ferguson has already scored in the corner - powering over Blake Green easily.
Weird tactic from the Warriors, spreading the ball on the second tackle coming out of their own end, and it's a great attacking opportunity for the Roosters.
And already a mistake from the Warriors, with Sam Lisone losing the ball in the tackle.
We're back underway in the second half, with Warriors receiving.
And that's half time - the Roosters leading the Warriors 14-0.
Latrell Mitchell fires a dead-straight kick, right between the uprights.
We're going to the bunker for a possible try to the Roosters.
And it's a try! Joseph Manu puts the ball down on the left edge, and his side increases its lead.
The Roosters rush the ball down field. Cronk kicks into the in goal on the last, and Isaiah Papalii taps it over the deadball line.
Never mind, they've changed their decision - the Roosters will tap the ball on the 20.
The Warriors attack the Roosters' line. Green kicks into the in goal, but Ferguson knocks it over the dead ball line.
Roger Tuivasa-sheck fields a bomb, sprints it back into the Roosters' half, and then draws a penalty for his team.
Jazz Tevaga kicks on the last for the Roosters - he is smashed late by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, but the referees seem to have had their eyes closed.
Mitchell sets up for the conversion, about 10 metres in from the right sideline, and the kick is good.
And the defensive line opens up for the Roosters, and Matterson crashes over the line.
The Roosters then draw another penalty. This time they'll tap and go.
But it's ok for the Roosters, because the Warriors again make an error coming out of their own end.
Again the Roosters work the left side of the field, before Cordner takes it back to the right. On the next play they rush the ball out to the right, but Matterson's pass is a mile forward.
From the scrum, Ferguson, to Keary, to Tedesco, who's belted.
Heavy contact on Roger Tuivasa-sheck, and he loses the ball in the tackle.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves takes another hitup, but the defence again rushes to meet him.
Ferguson crashes the ball forward, and Bunty Afoa stops him in his tracks.
The Warriors spread the ball out to their left sideline. On the last they kick high, and Joseph Manu takes the bomb.
Tedesco has his legs chopped out from underneath him - a brilliant tackle from Blake Green, and Tedesco throws a forward pass.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves winds up, but is stopped short of the line.
But on the first play, the Warriors have coughed the ball up, with David Fusitua knocking the ball on in heavy contact.
On their first play after points, they kick shortish over the line. The Roosters regather through Tedesco, who then offloads to Keary, but David Fusitua smashes him - stopping him on the spot.
Latrell Mitchell lines up the penalty goal attempt. It's an easy kick, and his team leads 2-0 after almost 20 minutes.
The kick is tapped back by the Warriors, hits the post, and the Roosters get a repeat set. Then, on the first some silly play from Adam Blair sees the Roosters get a penalty straight in front.
David Fusitua rushes up on Latrell Mitchell this time, and takes him to ground.
Lino's kick on the last is a little bit too heavy, and it dribbles over the dead ball line.
Play resumes, and the Warriors spread the ball out to the right. Simon Mannering makes a terrible attempt at milking a penalty - hand in your stool and bucket mate, that was abysmal.
Agnatius Paasi leaves the field to have his face stitched back together, and Simon Mannering comes onto the field.
Agnatius Paasi runs the ball back strongly from the line drop out. Dylan Napa shoulder charges him in the head, and splits his forehead open, and the Warriors get a penalty.
Peta Hiku makes a bit of a break now, getting his side to 20 metres from the Roosters' line. On the last, and the Warriors pick up Blake Ferguson and drive him back into his in goal.
Tedesco gets crunched by the defence now, and loses the ball in the tackle. Sio Siua Taukeiaho seems to have picked up a bit of an injury in the last tackle.
Now a penalty to the Roosters, with the Warriors' defenders caught offside.
The Warriors make a half break from an offload on the left of the field. Out on the right on the next play, and again the Roosters rush up to shut it down.
A strong run from Bunty Afoa, hitting the line at speed.
Another penalty goes the way of the Warriors, and Blake Green will kick his side down field.
Joseph Manu takes a high kick from the Warriors, and is belted for his trouble.
The Roosters kick high again, and the chase is a good one.
Ken Maumalo heads for the left cornerpost, and almost powers his way over the defenders, but Blake Ferguson does a great job of shutting him out.
Latrell Mitchell races up on Mason Lino, and shuts down the attacking play.
The Warriors have their first attacking set within the Roosters' 30 here - what can they do with it?
Isaac Liu puts the ball down, and the Warriors pick it up. A lot of boos from the crowd here, and the Warriors draw a penalty.
Blake Ferguson draws a penalty for his team, after Isaiah Papalii has a second effort in the tackle.
Roger Tuivasa-sheck beats his man on the outside, and makes a good chunk of metres down the left edge, but the Warriors still end up kicking from within their own half.
The Warriors get a scrum feed on their own 10 metre line.
Cronk goes out the back to Keary, looking for his outside man, but the ball beat him into touch.
A mistake from Bunty Afoa - it's not his fault, the pass from dummy half cracked him in the face...
Cronk kicks high on the last, and the Warriors truck it out of their own half.
Blake Ferguson gets involved early - a hit up on the second play.
And it's GAME ON! The Warriors kick off, and the Roosters get first use of the football.
Warriors have a few changes from Tuesday's named lineup - Issac Luke is out. Karl Lawton is promoted to starting hooker with Jazz Tevaga added to the bench. Papali'i starts second-row with Mannering benched. Roosters have one change with the suspended Victor Radley out, replaced by Nat Butcher on the interchange.
Almost kick off time here at Mt Smart stadium in this match up between the Warriors and the Roosters. Great scenes, as we're treated to a display of Maori culture.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Jon Stone
Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Chris McMillan
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Ben Galea
WARRIORS (0)
Tries:
Field Goals:
Conversions:
Penalty Goals:
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (32)
Tries: Ryan Matterson, Joseph Manu, Blake Ferguson, James Tedesco, Isaac Liu
Field Goals:
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Latrell Mitchell (2/2)