Sharks
20
Match Complete
Titans
6
| 49 |  | M. Gordon | ||
| 47 |  | B. Lee | ||
| S. Johnson | | 37 | ||
| B. Nikora | | 35 | ||
| S. Johnson | | 27 | ||
| J. Dugan | | 26 | ||
| S. Katoa | | 21 | ||
| S. Katoa | | 16 |
| 4 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Match result:
Cronulla made the most of their chances as they claimed the points in their first home game for the season.
The Titans were the busier of the two sides early in attack, but the first score came for the Sharks through Sione Katoa.
The momentum was well and truly swung by the opening try as Katoa crossed again before Josh Duggan scored the third try for The Sharks.
Five minutes out from half time Briton Nikora scored his first career try, and Shaun Johnson converted to make it 20-0 at the break.
The Titans started the second half with the same urgency that they started the 1st. Difference being they managed to score.
Brenko Lee scoring Gold Coasts first points of the season before Michael Gordon converted.
20-6 is how it would remain as skill errors, cramp and general sloppiness would creep into both teams.
Sharks and Titans both crossed once more each, but had their tries correctly overturned.
Final score
Cronulla Sharks 20
Gold Coast Titans 6
Match preview:
Fresh off the news that skipper Paul Gallen will be retiring at the end of the season, the Cronulla Sharks have that little bit extra incentive to go out and perform in their first home match of the season, where they’ll host the Gold Coast Titans. Join The Roar from 3pm (AEDT) for live scores and coverage.
This afternoon will see Paul Gallen draw level with Andrew Ettingshausen for most games in a Cronulla top, as he runs out for the 328th time.
The Sharks will be looking to improve on their one try against the Knights last time out.
The Titans however, will be looking for their first points for the season after being kept to 0 in the wet against the Raiders.
Sharks will go into this unchanged, while the Titans have been forced into two changes.
Tyrone Roberts injured his Achilles and Dale Copley injured his calf, both in the match against Canberra. Titans will still be without Ash Taylor in the halves, as he recovers from a quad injury.
Prediction:
Both teams lost their Round 1 fixtures. The Sharks lost a close one to Newcastle, while the Titans failed to score against the Raiders.
Titans to break their duck for the season, but the Sharks should be too strong in this one.
Titans to score. Sharks by 12.
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Where: Shark Park
When: Saturday, 23rd March. 3:00pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox League, NRL Live Pass
Cronulla Sharks
1 Matt Moylan
2 Sosaia Feki
3 Josh Dugan
4 Josh Morris
5 Sione Katoa
6 Shaun Johnson
7 Chad Townsend
8 Andrew Fifita
9 Jayden Brailey
10 Matt Prior
11 Briton Nikora
12 Kurt Capewell
13 Paul Gallen
14 Blayke Brailey
15 Jayson Bukuya
16 Aaron Woods
17 Jack Williams
Gold Coast Titans
1 Michael Gordon
2 Anthony Don
3 Tyrone Peachey
4 Brian Kelly
5 Brenko Lee
6 Alexander Brimson
7 Ryley Jacks
8 Jarrod Wallace
9 Nathan Peats
10 Shannon Boyd
11 Kevin Proctor
12 Ryan James
13 Jai Arrow
14 Phillip Sami
15 Moeaki Fotuaika
16 Max King
17 Bryce Cartwright
Wayne Turner
Guest
4 from 4 for my tipping comp so far this round. Plus got the exact margin, which was for the Storm vs Raiders game. CONGRATS to Sharks on their first win of the season. My Dragons need to lift next week vs Brisbane...
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Cronulla made the most of their chances as they claimed the points in their first home game for the season. Titans were the busier of the two sides early in attack, but the first score came for The Sharks through Sione Katoa. The momentum was well and truly swung by the opening try as Katoa crossed again before Josh Duggan scored the 3rd try for The Sharks. 5 minutes out from half time Briton Nikora scored his first career try, and Shaun Johnson converted to make it 20-0 at the break. The Titans started the 2nd half with the same urgency that they started the 1st. Difference being they managed to score. Brenko Lee scoring Gold Coasts first points of the season before Michael Gordon converted. 20-6 is how it would remain as skill errors, cramp and general sloppiness would creep in to both teams. Sharks and Titans both crossed once more each, but had their tries correctly overturned.
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Cronulla bank their first points for the season with the win here. As we head across to McDonald Jones Stadium for Knights v Panthers at 5:30 AEDT. The review for this one up soon.
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Full Time! Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Peachey with a very inventive kick and chase. But his foot was in touch. The bunker reverses a fourth Titans try. No Try Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
TRY TITANS!!! Cartwright!!
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
89' Peats crosses, but losses the ball in the tackle. No Try. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Papi Smurf
Roar Rookie
That's now 4/4 for me and Stuart. Talk to me Scotty! You're now 1/4 if memory serves. What's the story mate? ;-)
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Skill errors have well and truly crept in to the match in this late stage.
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
89' Penalty to Titans. Fifita lost the ball in the tackle. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
77' Penalty to Sharks. Titans ball went forward. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
76' Wallace dives in from dummy half, but Sharks hold him up. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
75' Penalty to Titans. Wallace held in the tackle. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
Penalty to Titans. Sharks players were offside. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
74' Penalty to Titans. Ryan held in the tackle. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
71' Wallace found Gordon as he burst through, but Gordon loses a handle on it. Sharks get the ball back. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
70' We enter the final 10 minutes. Sharks with the momentum now. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
69' Jayson Bukuya is back with us. Cronulla back to 13 men on field. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
69' Johnson sends a long pass over to Katoa, but Katoa leaves it behind. Knock on. Sharks - 20 Titans - 6
Jacob Blakeney
Roar Guru
As did I to be honest.