James Tedesco proved it's never smart to write off a champion after the Roosters skipper bounced back from some scathing State of Origin criticism to inspire his side to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Bulldogs.
The Roosters only led Sunday's game for five minutes thanks to a late Luke Keary field goal after Blues brothers Tevita Pangai Junior and Josh Addo-Carr had the Bulldogs in position to heap more misery on the Tricolours.