Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers - Round 25, 2026
The result
Jock Madden's 79th-minute field goal settled it, sending Wests Tigers past the Roosters 25 to 24 at Allianz Stadium. The scores were locked at 12 all at halftime before the visitors found the edge they needed in the closing minutes.
How it unfolded
The Roosters made 48 tackle breaks to Wests Tigers' 21 and got through more work with ball in hand, racking up 1738 run metres to the visitors' 1578. Wests Tigers leaned on their kicking game instead, putting boot to ball for 693 metres against the Roosters' 561.
Against projection
Alex Seyfarth ran well past his projection, scoring 53 against an expected 33, while Alex Twal barely got going, managing 1 point from 1 minute after being named to start against a projection of 53. Solomone Saukuru also fell short, his 21 landing 31 under what was expected of him.
Price moves
Salesi Foketi's price rose $49,000 off a break even of just 3, and Apisai Koroisau climbed $31,000 after his break even sat at 29. Fonua Pole added $30,000 with a break even of 22, while Connor Watson dropped $30,000 after falling short of his break even of 47. Victor Radley also fell, down $18,000 having needed 47.
Ownership outcome
Terrell May was the most owned player in the match at 31 percent and delivered for those coaches with 70 points. Sam Walker, owned by just 5.4 percent, produced the best low-owned return of the game with 73.
