Cordner has spent the bulk of the season camped on the Roosters' left edge, forming a lethal combination with Michael Jennings and Daniel Tupou but was moved to the middle of the field to combat Canterbury's big forward pack. And the switch worked a treat with Cordner's 136 running metres the most of any Roosters forward on Friday night. Mitchell Aubusson replaced Cordner on the edge with Sio Siua Taukeiaho on the interchange bench.

"I've played there a few times now this year," Cordner said. "I have really enjoyed my time there. Wherever the team needs me I'm happy to go there. It was really pleasing to get the win."

The move to the middle came after the Storm overpowered the Roosters in the opening week of the finals and as the Roosters continue to find ways to replace the injured Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Cordner credited the team's 12-game winning streak with his form rise as he looked to build on his first full Origin series.