Winning NRL Grand Final as captain for Sydney Roosters Anthony Minichiello's finest achievement HE has won NRL Grand Finals, Golden Boot awards, rugby leagues Ashes and State of Origin series. This, however, was Anthony Minichiello's finest moment in rugby league. Captaining his beloved Roosters to a Grand Final win on Sunday night now sits atop Minichiello's vast achievements. "We backed our structure and the way we wanted to play," he said on Monday. Anthony Minichiello celebrates with fans. Picture: Toby Zerna Manly is a tough team and they came at us all night but we stuck at it and it's a great feeling. This is the best feeling I have had in my career, without a doubt. Minichiello, as did all the players, made special mention of the fan's dedication and support. "We worked hard all year," Minichiello said. We had the highest crowds in the club's history so this Grand Final is for you too. We appreciate it. Minichiello is now off to skipper Italy at World Cup in England. Roosters hooker Jake Friend was also ecstatic. "We're stoked," Friend said. We are all great mates, we're brothers. We stuck with what we know. Everyone loves each other and we love being around each other. That definitely played a big part.