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Roosters winger Daniel Tupou notched his 140th career try to go past club legend Anthony Minichiello who was on hand to watch his record get broken.

Trent Robinson has hailed Daniel Tupou as one of the greatest wingers of all time after the 32-year-old broke the Sydney Roosters all-time try scoring record.

The three-time premiership winner scored his 140th try in the NRL in the 32-10 loss to Brisbane on Thursday night at the Gabba.

He broke club legend Anthony Minichiello's record of 139 tries.

"He is one of the best Polynesian players to play the game because of his consistency and longevity," Robinson said of Tupou.

"He has played for Australia, NSW and for Tonga. The guy is an absolute credit to his community and to the Roosters.

"I feel like for us he is one of the best wingers of all time. It is just disappointing tonight (with the loss) but it is never disappointing when you break records."

Tupou is regarded as one of the greatest modern day aerial threats. He showcased that skill in the 2013 grand final with a classic try and has made a habit of big plays in big games ever since.

His 140th career try came after snaffling a Luke Keary bomb.

"To do it off a kick was the right way to do it," Robinson said.

Minichiello was there to watch Tupou, as he was the previous week against the Gold Coast Titans in Robina.

"It was great. Mini' knew Toops was a great chance of scoring," Robinson said.

Tupou's achievement was the highlight of an otherwise disappointing display by the Roosters who must win their last five games to play finals in 2023.

"There is always belief. Until someone says there is zero per cent chance...if there is a chance then you attack it," Robinson said.

The Roosters host Manly at the SCG on Thursday night where they will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their 2013 grand final win over the Sea Eagles.

Robinson said it would be a great occasion but added that "seventeen guys playing footy wins games not nostalgia on the sidelines".

"We go home to the SCG in an important reunion for our 2013 team. So we look forward to it but you have to look at (the Broncos loss) and say, 'What do we need to improve?'...not just cross your fingers and have a good game next week," he said.

"The belief in who the players are and our system is there...but we need to make a fist of it week-on-week from here."