Sam Walker ignited a powerful Roosters outfit as the in-form halfback "terrorised" the ruck to cement a stellar victory against the Dragons.
Just months after his standout Anzac Day performance, Walker was back at his clinical best, recording two try assists and slotting seven conversions in the 42-12 win.
"He is terrorising the Dragons again, just as he did on Anzac Day," Warren Smith said of Walker on Fox League.
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The playmaker executed a near-perfect kicking performance, setting up both back-rowers in Victor Radley and Angus Crichton for tries on Sunday afternoon.
"A short kicking game masterclass," Roosters great Cooper Cronk said.
Walker's ruthless attack and playmaking skills evidently rattled the visitors, despite closing the margin to just two points when Christian Tuipulotu scored in the corner.
In a bid to prevent Tuipolotu's try, the Roosters would lose Radley as he was forced off the field for a HIA, which was deemed as a category one.
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Cronk noted the lack of pressure the Dragons were placing on the Roosters was reminiscent of their display back in April, where they conceded 60 points.
"When they lose, they lose big … they fall off, like we saw on Anzac Day," Cronk said.
Milestone Rooster Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was sent to the sin bin in the 16th minute after he caught Dragons centre max Feagai with a swinging arm high.
His absence did not deter the Roosters talent as Dom Young crossed in the corner to extend the home side's lead to 14.
"Very tough competitor and a family man at heart," Cronk said post-game.
"Everything he has done in a Roosters jersey will go down in history"
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