Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL live scores, blog

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1st July, 2017

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Kickoff: 3pm AEST
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
TV: Live, Fox Sports
Betting: Sydney Roosters $1.72, Cronulla Sharks $2.18
Last 5 matches: Sydney Roosters LWWBW Cronulla Sharks WBLWL
Referee: Gerard Sutton

Roosters
1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Aidan Guerra.

Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Isaac Liu 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Nat Butcher 17. Connor Watson 18. Kane Evans 19. Mitchell Cornish 20. Chris Smith 22. Victor Radley

Coach: Trent Robinson

Cronulla
1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Gerard Beale 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Fa’amanu Brown 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen.

Interchange (four to be omitted): 14. Jayson Bukuya 15. Chris Heighington 16. Kurt Capewell 17. Joseph Paulo 18. Sam Tagataese 19. Jeremy Latimore 20. Jesse Ramies 21. Edrick Lee

Coach: Shane Flanagan

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Match result:

The Sharks have reignited their premiership defence, making a big statement in thumping the Roosters 44-12 at Central Coast Stadium to force their way back into the top four.

» Click here to read the full match report

Final score
Sydney Roosters 12
Cronulla Sharks 42

Match preview:

The NRL travels to the Central Coast for the Round 17 clash between the second-placed Sydney Roosters and the fifth-placed Cronulla Sharks. Join The Roar for live scores from the match and a live blog of the game at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday afternoon from 3pm (AEST).

The Roosters have named an unchanged line-up from last week, after a Mitchell Pearce field goal secured them a thrilling golden point victory over the Storm at the Adelaide Oval. New South Wales State of Origin captain Boyd Cordner is still out with a calf injury.

The Sharks are coming off a 35-18 thumping at the hands of Manly last week and coach Shane Flanagan has been forced to make two changes.

Young hooker Jayden Brailey is out with a broken jaw, while interchange player Daniel Mortimer has been granted a mid-season release to join Leigh in the English Super League immediately.

Brailey’s place will be taken by Fa’amanu Brown, while Junior Paulo will come onto the bench in place of Mortimer.

The Roosters attack will be tested by the Sharks’ defence. Cronulla are only conceding an average of 15 points a match this season, while the Roosters are averaging 22 in attack. Cronulla’s attack hasn’t been as potent, averaging just 18 points a game.

Both teams will be desperate for the two points – the Roosters to consolidate their top 4 spot, the Sharks to reclaim it for their premiership defence. Cronulla will also be keen to avoid back-to-back losses.

Prediction
Cronulla by 4.

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