Justin Horo’s one concern for Roosters after massive win over Brisbane

The Sydney Roosters have catapulted back into contention for a Premiership in 2024 after an astounding 40-18 win over last year’s grand finalist the Brisbane Broncos.

After a very even start between the two competition heavyweights, a serious bicep injury to Adam Reynolds saw the Roosters take full advantage of the contest.

The Roosters scored four unanswered tries with Reynolds off the field and secured their second win over the Broncos this season.

Despite the dominant result, SEN’s Justin Horo revealed his major concern with the Roosters and their chances of going all the way this year.

“My concern is they can’t beat the Storm and the Panthers,” Horo said on SEN 1170 Mower’s Club.

“So, it doesn’t really matter what they do throughout the season unless they end up on the opposite side of (the finals bracket).

“They’ve obviously got two (wins) from two against the Broncos now, so they’ll probably like to see the Broncos (in finals).

“The Broncos are capable of beating the Storm and Penrith I believe, so maybe they’ve got to hope that they get to the top four, or in and around there and they don’t run into Penrith or (Melbourne).

“They’ve just proven over the last four or five years they can’t beat either of those two teams.”

Horo also admitted the Roosters’ style of play is a concern due to their focus on the defensive side of the ball.

“They’ve looked really good the last couple of weeks, they obviously rely on their power game, and they’re a defensive-minded team,” Horo added.

“They haven’t ever really been a great attacking team, you think about some of the tries or the shape that they score from, they’ve never really had a fullback that will strip you and have that beautiful shape out the back.

“(James Tedesco) has never been that player, neither has Joseph Manu when he’s played fullback, neither (was) Anthony Minichello.

“What they do is they play the power game, they’re obviously super-talented, it’s not really required for the most part, they power through the middle then they identify weakness on the edges.

The Roosters currently sit in fifth place on the ladder with a 5-4 record for the year, as they prepare to host the New Zealand Warriors next Sunday afternoon.