Three Things You Should Know

• The Roosters scored a big statement win to stamp their premiership credentials in 2017.
• The Roosters exploded out of the blocks to claim an unassailable 28-0 halftime lead before the Titans cut the deficit to 10 with 15 minutes left to play.
• Promising youngster Latrell Mitchell showed why he’s the NRL’s next big thing, scoring a hat-trick of tries.

Sydney Roosters 32 (Latrell Mitchell 3, Luke Keary 2, Michael Gordon tries; Michael Gordon 4 goals) def. Gold Coast Titans 18 (Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jarryd Hayne tries; Ashley Taylor 3 goals) at Cbus Super Stadium. Crowd: 13,933.