Teams
The Roosters went into the Challenge making only one change in their starting lineup (Todd Byrne went on to the wing for Brett Mullins). In the end, though, it made no difference as the Sydney Roosters ran out comprehensive 0-38 champions over the Saints outfit. Tries to Craig Fitzgibbon, Adrian Morley, new input Todd Byrne, captain Brad Fittler and Todd Payten plus the 9 goals from Fitzgibbon completed a wonderful season for the Sydney Roosters.
| St Helens | Positions | Sydney Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Albert | Fullback | Anthony Minichiello |
| Ade Gardner | Winger | Todd Byrne |
| Martin Gleeson | Centre | Chris Flannery |
| Paul Newlove | Centre | Justin Hodges |
| Anthony Stewart | Winger | Shannon Hegarty |
| Tommy Martyn | Stand Off / Five-eighth | Brad Fittler |
| Sean Long | Scrum Half / Halfback | Craig Wing |
| Darren Britt | Prop | Jason Cayless |
| Jason Hooper | Hooker | Michael Crocker |
| John Stankevitch | Prop | Peter Cusack |
| Chris Joynt | 2nd Row | Adrain Morley |
| Darren Smith | 2nd Row | Craig Fitzgibbon |
| Paul Sculthorpe | Loose Forward / Lock | Luke Ricketson |
| Barry Ward | Interchange | Ned Catic |
| Tim Jonkers | Interchange | Todd Payten |
| Mickey Higham | Interchange | Chad Robinson |
| Mark Edmondson | Interchange | Brett Finch |
| Ian Millward | Coach | Ricky Stuart |
The lineups were: Sydney Roosters
• Anthony Minichiello • Todd Byrne • Chris Flannery • Justin Hodges • Shannon Hegarty • Brad Fittler • Craig Wing • Jason Cayless • Michael Crocker • Peter Cusack • Adrian Morley • Craig Fitzgibbon • Luke Ricketson
• Ned Catic • Todd Payten • Chad Robinson • Brett Finch
• Ricky Stuart (coach)
St Helens
• Darren Albert • Ade Gardner • Martin Gleeson • Paul Newlove • Anthony Stewart • Tommy Martyn • Sean Long • Darren Britt • Jason Hooper • John Stankevitch • Chris Joynt • Darren Smith • Paul Sculthorpe
• Barry Ward • Tim Jonkers • Mickey Higham • Mark Edmondson
• Ian Millward (coach)
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