 This scoreline was a grand final record until 2008 (Manly def Melbourne 40-0), though in the eyes of many it remains superior due to tries being worth less points in 1975 (if it was played with four point tries then the score would have been 46-0).While the 1976 season may not have brought premiership success it did see the introduction of jersey sponsorship in the game, the Roosters once again leading the field, negotiated a $50 000 a season deal with the City Ford company.The move met with some opposition at first but the other clubs quickly followed and today jersey sponsorship is common place in the game.