But there is one thing missing from Josh Morris' incredible rugby league resume.

An NRL premiership.

"A premiership is something I've been striving for my whole career but if it doesn't happen as I mentioned in my retirement speech, I'll be content and happy with how my career played out," Morris, who played in the 2012 and 2014 with the Bulldogs, said.

"Regardless if we win or not, I'll walk away from the game knowing I gave it everything I had."

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That could all change though as the Roosters begin their 2021 finals assault on Saturday against the Titans - a match that could prove to be his last, after recently announcing he will retire at season's end.

"It's very exciting to be involved in a finals series knowing retirement is just around the corner and any game could be my last," the Kiama product said.

"It's all about going out there, enjoying it and giving everything I've got until I finally hang up the boots - it's a reality that I've come to terms with.

"We know it's going to be tough though, as the Titans come in with nothing to lose and will no doubt throw the ball around - an aspect we've got to be ready for."

While the Kiama High School alumnus knows the season isn't over yet, he's very proud of what his playing group, which also features Albion Park-Oak Flats' Drew Hutchison, has been able to achieve considering their extensive injury toll - including a season-ending knee injury to twin brother Brett.

"To finish as high as we have (fifth) considering all the adversity we've faced is something we're all extremely proud of," he said.

"Trent [Robinson] has done an amazing job with the squad and players, shown by putting young players such as Egan Butcher and Fletcher Baker in positions to succeed is really exciting for the future.

"In saying that, it's a different ball game now and we're all looking forward to ripping into finals footy.

"Internally, we're confident in our abilities and that we can win the competition - we're not here to just make up the numbers."

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Much like the Gold Coast, Morris believes his Roosters have nothing to lose and everything to gain during this finals.

"It's sudden-death footy from now on and we're definitely not going to die wondering," the 35-year-old said.

"We're going to go out there, attack and play our style of football while being smart and keep our completion rates as high as they can be - we don't want to be coughing up too much ball and being forced to defend for long periods at a time.

"As a group, some of us older guys spoke to the younger players briefly about the increase in intensity that they should expect in finals and the importance of matching that from the get-go."

Saturday's elimination final at Queensland Country Bank Stadium will mark just the second time Morris has laced the boots up since round 21.

But he admits that extra time to freshen up and rest his hamstring has greatly benefitted his body for the upcoming finals charge.

"The forced break at the end of the season I believe is a positive thing for me," he said.

"Not only did I get my hammy right but it also allowed me to get on top of all the other niggles I had.

"My aim was to get a game in before the finals, which I did last week against the Raiders, to blow out the cobwebs.

"Admittedly, there were stages in that game where I was blowing but I got through it and didn't feel the hammy either, which gives a huge amount of confidence going into this weekend."

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Saturday's fixture, which will mark Daniel Tupou's 200th NRL game, will pit Morris up against Titans' Jayden Campbell, the son of Preston who the centre had many contests against during his career.

"It's crazy to think I played against both Preston and now Jayden during their careers - it really highlights how old you're getting," he said.

"We've encountered that a fair bit lately, with Brett lining up against Sam Walker's dad Ben too.

"It makes me proud to say that I've been able to stay at a level which has allowed me to play at this standard for so long and I hope to be able to keep contributing for another couple of weeks yet."

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