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20th September, 2024
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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

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Match Complete

North Queensland Cowboys

18

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

26

Match Complete

North Queensland Cowboys

18

69S. Drinkwater
69V. Holmes
N. Hynes65
55V. Holmes
54R. Cotter
43V. Holmes
41V. Holmes
N. Hynes39
R. Mulitalo38
N. Hynes32
B. Trindall31
N. Hynes16
C. McInnes15
N. Hynes14

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Tries
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4
Conversions
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Penalty Goals
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Field Goals
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Cronulla are looking to rebound from last week’s big defeat as they fight to keep their season alive against North Queensland in this elimination final. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).

Game information

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League, Channel 9
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Sharks $1.60, Cowboys $2.35 – odds via PlayUp

Teams

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jack Williams 16. Royce Hunt 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Braden Hamlin-Uele 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Jesse Ramien

Jesse Ramien (ankle) is considered a chance to return, with coach Craig Fitzgibbon naming him on the extended reserves list after the centre missed the loss in Melbourne.

He’ll be given until closer to game time to prove his fitness, with Siosifa Talakai likely to go back to the interchange if Ramien proves his fitness.

Samoan winger Sione Katoa suffered a hip injury but Fitzgibbon has named him on wing to face the Cowboys.

Katoa has paid a fine of $1800 for a high tackle while Braydon Trindall ($1000 for dangerous contact) was also charged.

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Griffin Neame 18. Jaxon Purdue 19. Chad Townsend 20. Thomas Mikaele 21. Braidon Burns 22. Tomas Chester

No injury concerns for Todd Payten’s team after their win over Newcastle with the same 17-man line-up to run out against the Sharks. Jaxon Purdue will replace Thomas Mikaele as the 18th player.

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