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The Cronulla Sharks have done it, winning ten in a row and they stay undefeated at home after taking a three-point win over the North Queensland Cowboys on Monday night.
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In a game that will go down as one of the best of the year, both sides were tremendous. The Sharks had a lot more of the quality ball and field position, while the Cowboys really had to hold on to stay in the game.
The Cowboys were in front and looking good early in the first half, all until Valentine Holmes took a 95-metre intercept to change the tide. On the back of that, the Sharks really got going, their line speed and defensive pressure a really important aspect tonight.
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The second half was much of the same, with both sides throwing what they had at each other. Cronulla had a lot more ball and possession for the last 20, and the load in defence showed, the Cowboys running out of steam in the end.
James Maloney iced the game with a field goal and penalty goal to put the Sharks ahead, with too much petrol left in the tank they ran out 3-point winners 13-10.
These two teams will feature deep into the 2016 finals. Both should go away with their heads held high, congratulations to both outfits.
Final score
Cronulla Sharks 13
North Queensland Cowboys 10
The Roar’s NRL MVP votes
3: James Maloney – he was great in attack and surprisingly in defence. Iced the game with a field goal and steered the side around tremendously all night long.
2: Paul Gallen – 20 hit ups for a reported 200 metres, 41 tackles and lead the pack around the field all night long. Huge game.
1: Jason Taumalolo – 199 run metres, looked dangerous every time he got the ball and almost won the game for his side.
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