ROOSTERS

The former powerhouse has failed to reach the playoffs for two seasons now. As a result, it’s been hard to breathe at Bondi Junction. However, apparently, the tension was released immediately coach Ricky Stuart’s contract was “terminated by mutual agreement.”

Enter Chris Anderson (RIGHT), who thought his days in the game were over when the Sharks sacked him in December ’03 and he struggled to find another gig. While club suits consider him “divisive”, those who have played under him afford him high praise because of his casual approach – which is precisely what the Roosters need after Stuart obsessively tried to arrest their slide.

Remember, the Roosters have class across the paddock. And don’t be surprised if Braith Anasta – who went from NSW starter to representative outcast after his debut year at the Roosters – resurrects his career by switching between five-eighth and lock.

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