Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
30
Match Complete
New Zealand Warriors
32
| 79 |  | S. Johnson | ||
| 69 |  | S. Johnson | ||
| 67 |  | J. Curran | ||
| R. Mulitalo | | 55 | ||
| 53 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 51 | | E. Kosi | ||
| 46 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 45 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 30 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 29 | | M. Niukore | ||
| N. Hynes | | 28 | ||
| W. Kennedy | | 26 | ||
| 22 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 21 | | W. Egan | ||
| N. Hynes | | 18 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 15 | ||
| S. Katoa | | 14 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 6 | ||
| R. Mulitalo | | 4 | ||
| N. Hynes | | 2 | ||
| T. Wilton | | 1 |
| 5 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 5 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Sunday afternoon coverage of the NRL starts off with the Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors facing off at PointsBet Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:05pm (AEST).
It’s been a cagey start for the Sharks, but they are back on home territory after three consecutive trips spanning across Sydney and the ACT. The Sharks were buoyed by the return of halfback Nicho Hynes as they won their derby game against St George Illawarra Dragons 40-8 at Kogarah.
While the win was nice, coach Craig Fitzgibbon would have been more pleased with the defensive effort to keep the opposition to single digit points. Fitzgibbon has retained the same starting 13 that won last week, but will miss the services of Oregon Kaufusi who is serving his 11 day stand down period after a failed HIA last week.
There’s a bit of quiet confidence amongst the Warriors. They’re finally back on home soil permanently, they’ve recruited well and they’re currently sitting on fourth. Is it their year? Probably not, but the signs of improvement are definitely there. Shaun Johnson is starting to rediscover his old mojo, and the Warriors will need that with Te Maire Martin out due to a head knock.
Prediction
It would have been a coin toss for me to predict this game had both teams been at full strength. But the loss of Martin for the Warriors could be one hurdle too many. And their record in Cronulla is poor.
Sharks by 6.
Game information
Venue: PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
TV: Nine, Fox League
Stream: 9Now, Kayo Sports
Kick-off: 4:05pm (AEST)
Odds: Sharks $1.28, Warriors $3.70 – odds va PlayUp
Teams
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. Cameron McInnes 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Williams 17. Braydon Trindall 18. Connor Tracey 19. Thomas Hazelton 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Warriors
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Edward Kosi 3. Viliami Vailea 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris
Interchange: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Bayley Sironen 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Tom Ale 18. Josh Curran 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Freddy Lussick 22. Rocco Berry 23. Demitric Sifakula
Renegade
Roar Guru
You cl0wn… is this Jenny from Penny with a login? Not once did I say poor sharks or claim the ref cost them… it’s obvious I’m laying the fault on the sharks for the loss - must have said that 10 times. You clearly don’t get it… or can’t read properly. Anyways done on this, I responded earlier giving you the benefit of the doubt but clearly didn’t warrant one… catch ya!
Panthers
Roar Rookie
By stating, oh well done Warriors.’ We were the better team but lost ‘ . Is putting crap on the Warriors win. I just questioned your view of that . Then you have to keep on about your view of poor old Cronulla being the best team, but lost because of the referees poor decisions. Again discrediting the Warriors win. Just wear the loss & move on. Your team lost because it couldn’t defend a big lead once , then not defend another lead after that. That’s how it is. Not being a troll. Just replying to your dubious view on a game in question. I prefer to just go with Penrith lost 3 times by a point this season, because the other team was better overall & defended their leads they created . As that’s how it was. However, I apologise for questioning your biased view.
Renegade
Roar Guru
No, that’s BS… I’ve not once discredited the warriors above - you’re just being a tr011.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Your problem is that you’re a bad sport. Your teams defence needs to massively improve, then score lots of points. That’s how it works!!! Maybe they’ll do that & good luck to them! Not a worry ! Until those games & when they aren’t conceding more than they score , over 30! Just admit that they lost to the better team. The truth will set you free!
Renegade
Roar Guru
You’re not going away are ya… ok, let me drop some RL knowledge on you. Two of the warriors tries were literally from Ronaldo dropping a bomb and the ball landing in a warriors players lap to fall over the line… you take those 12 points away, what do you reckon the score would be. Aside from that here are some key baseline RL stats from the game: Metres gained: Sharks 1719-1243 Offloads: Sharks 8-3 Linebreaks: Sharks 5-3 Possession: Sharks 54/46 Errors: Sharks 10-9 Try assists: Sharks 5-3 Line break assists: Sharks 6-3 Tackles: warriors 330-320 Missed tackles: Sharks 39-30 Post contact metres: Sharks All of the above shows who dominated the game, if you can’t see that - then this is me trying to help assuming you’re not a tr011
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Yeah this weekend's tips have been a bit of a nightmare - a draw between Manly and the Knights, Warriors getting up, after changing my tip about about 20 times between the Dragons and the Dolphins I got it wrong, and I have no idea who will win between the Dogs and Cowboys. Didn't know Kikau was out so might get this one wrong as well
Muzz Manyana
Roar Rookie
The Sharks tick plenty of boxes however lack game management. Ditto Roosters. Swap Moylan for a fit and in his prime Maloney and you have one hand on the trophy.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Then , you can continue with living in your dreamland.
steveng
Roar Rookie
Yes Panthers, angry at the Panthers fans :laughing: (which is on the cards coming up) and the game is on the line.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Well defence wasn’t exactly part of that game.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Great, you can continue with your opinion and how you view the game :thumbup:
Panthers
Roar Rookie
I get that your Sharks were beaten by the better team on the day.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Discipline and mental focus is key, in both attack and defence – need to sort both out as the season continues. Our defence has looked weak at times so far this year, they seem to switch off. The attack is a bit tougher – they are the best side to watch in the comp because they play eyes up footy and they are quite clinical. But there’s a time where tactical discipline is needed depending on context of the game, and requires the cue in the rack with focus on completion of set and zero unforced errors/turnovers. Ultimately though if they fix the defence – they are there… can’t be too harsh on Ronaldo for the dropped balls in torrential rain as disappointing and game costly as they were
Renegade
Roar Guru
I’m not going to argue with you, you clearly don’t get it…move on.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
What exactly is the touch judge doing there ? Looking at the pretty rain?
Bonza
Roar Rookie
Hard to disagree with any of that. Wonder how much longer Fitzy will put up with Moylan's arm grabs near the line and bring in Trindall. Talakai can miss a few tackles too, and poor play the balls coming out of your own end are unforgivable. We have plenty of depth so it's not like some changes can't be made. Great though from the Warriors, they are a steely side and play with belief. Good on em.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Cronulla had everything going for them at 20-0. Flashy in attack , yet lost . All adds up to NOT being the better team on the day. Better luck next week.
John Allan
Roar Rookie
One game to go to complete Round 5 & so many close games so far this year. Last year we were bemoaning all the blowouts & blaming it on the rule changes & uncompetitiveness of some sides. Even though both Manly/Newcastle & today’s game weren’t exactly displays of gritty defence, as a neutral, they were both entertaining & thoroughly enjoyable.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Mate sometimes things don’t make sense. This was one of those times. This was just one of those can’t explain it days. I support Manly. I’m used to it,
Panthers
Roar Rookie
That was 1 tough kick. Over 30 from the sideline, against a breeze. Like a 45 metre kick with the posts looking closer together. Agree Reynolds would kick it & Mitchell when he’s angry at something.