Twelve months after they lost the grand final to the Broncos in agonising fashion, the undefeated Roosters have flipped the script, toppling the same opponents 30-6 to amplify concerns over the competitive balance of the competition.
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Predictions of another close contest in a rematch of last year’s grand final fell flat, as the Roosters embarrassed last year’s premiers by equalling the biggest ever NRL grand final winning margin.
The NRLW has faced questions over the distribution of talent and the pace at which it has expanded, with critics arguing the Roosters and Broncos are too far ahead of the rest of the league. Sunday’s grand final suggested the league still doesn’t have it quite right.
The Broncos boast seven Origin players, including three-time Dally M Medal winner Tamika Upton, but were still no match for the star-studded Roosters.