Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says his team are desperate to get out of their form slump ahead of the playoffs but will need to do it against the inform Sydney Roosters.

“It’s not going to be easy. We know that,” he said.

“We’re trying really hard, we’re trying our butts off and things just aren’t working at the moment.

“It’s not hard for me to be positive about it. That’s my job to make sure we work hard and we’re in good shape when we get to the semi-finals.”