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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
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Match Complete
Newcastle Knights
0
| N. Hynes |  | 76 | ||
| W. Kennedy |  | 75 | ||
| S. Talakai | | 68 | ||
| S. Katoa | | 39 | ||
| A. Tolman | | 26 |
| 4 | Tries | 0 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights meet in Round 4 NRL action at PointsBet Stadium in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6pm (AEDT).
Two in-form teams meet in what looks a real opportunity for both to establish themselves in the top eight at an early point in the season.
Newcastle were let down by back rower Mitch Barnett last week and and subsequently fell away after his send-off against the Panthers.
The Sharks proved far too good for a Dragons team many thought were improving more than what they showed last week, and both teams currently sit in the top four heading into this clash.
There has been much to like about the Sharks thus far in 2022, with some believing they are a genuine top-eight contender and the form of Nicho Hynes and Dale Finucane suggests they have nailed the recruitment game that all clubs seek to master during the off-season. Both will be once again key in this clash, with Matt Moylan and Blayke Brailey providing other sources of spark that will certainly challenge the Knights.
The Newcastle forward pack has been impressive this season and Jake Clifford’s partnership with Adam Clune has given the Knights poise and control through the centre of the field. With Kalyn Ponga yet to find his best form and back in the team this week, there is still much upside to Newcastle and the Sharks will be a good test of their mettle tonight.
Prediction
It is hard to go past the Sharks in this one, with some clear evidence on show over the first three weeks suggesting that they could well be playing finals this season. The Knights will be willing, yet the class around the ruck and on the edges in attack could well win it for the home side.
Sharks by 12.
Kick-off: 6pm (AEDT)
Venue: PointsBet Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Betting: Sharks $1.42, Knights $2.90 – odds via PlayUp
Sharks
1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Aiden Tolman 15. Cameron McInnes 16. Braydon Trindall 17. Andrew Fifita 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Jack Williams 20. Luke Metcalf 21. Royce Hunt 22. Lachlan Miller 23. Jenson Taumoepeau 24. Franklin Pele
Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jake Clifford 7. Adam Clune 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Chris Randall 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Brodie Jones 13. Kurt Mann
Interchange: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jirah Momoisea 16. Leo Thompson 17. Sauaso Sue 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Tex Hoy 20. Edrick Lee 21. Mathew Croker 22. Pasami Saulo 23. Dylan Lucas 24. Brayden Musgrove
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