Roosters shatter NRL records in highest-scoring performance since 1935
The Sydney Roosters achieved a historic 82-12 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys, marking the highest score in an NRL game since 1935. Star player Sam Walker led the performance with 36 individual points, solidifying the team's position as a premiership contender.
Why it matters
This performance is a significant statistical milestone in Australian rugby league history and impacts the current season's standings.
Pinned post from yesterday 10.36pm Go to latest Report: Roosters thrash Cowboys with most points in a game since 1935 By Joel Gould Sydney Roosters sent a warning to the rest of the NRL about their premiership credentials with an 82-12 whipping of North Queensland in Townsville, the most points by a winning team in 91 years.
Halfback Sam Walker, in the midst of a multimillion-dollar contract negotiation, showed why Roosters supremo Nick Politis wants to keep him at the club for life in a masterclass display.
This was a muscle flex of epic proportions as the visitors scored the equal most first half points in premiership history to lead 48-6 after 40 minutes.
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