ACT Brumbies scrumhalf Joe Powell says its a double-edged sword being on tour with the Wallabies.

The controversial hardman will return for the Roosters in the grand final after suspension - and has promised to bring the big hits again for the clash against the Storm.

Mitch Aubusson had just started in the NRL when the Roosters' Centurions painting was commissioned in 2007. Now some Tricolours legends think he should take pride of place on a new artwork.

Franklin's latest issue has raised further questions among former players over his durability midway into the sixth season of his nine-year contract.

In the dressing-room following the Roosters’ courageous 12-4 victory against Souths in the preliminary final, Robinson quoted the original supercoach, who piloted the club to consecutive premierships in 1974-75.