Genius – that’s how the Roosters NRLW players describe their head coach John Strange.

It’s a title ‘Strangey’ has earned after guiding the Tricolours to three NRLW grand finals since taking charge in 2021. They won in 2021 and 2024, and Strange has overseen a dominant 2025 season that’s seen the Tricolours remain undefeated as they head into Sunday’s grand final against the Broncos.

The Roosters’ dominance this season is an achievement that’s been criticised given the lopsidedness of the competition . To some degree, the criticism is fair given the Roosters have seven Origin players and five Australian representatives.

But on the other hand, a third of the team have come out of the Roosters Central Coast pathway system – a system Strange helped create and is now reaping the rewards.

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