MATCH CENTRE
MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 12, 2017

SHARKS

V

BULLDOGS

SharksCRO WIN BY 1
9
FT
8
Southern Cross Group Stadium
2017-05-27T09:30:00Z

Preview

While the Sharks are another of the NRL's heavyweights to be hit hard during the representative period, they remain in good stead with Luke Lewis, Valentine Holmes and captain Paul Gallen still on deck to steer the ship over the coming weeks.

James Maloney's play-making ability will surely be noticed at stages, but it gives Chad Townsend a chance to prove he has the ability to lead a side around the park. Matt Prior returns from suspension to fill the void left by Andrew Fifita while Edrick Lee comes in for his fourth game of the season.

Maloney's exclusion could be the biggest strength for the Bulldogs on Saturday night, as their attack continues to be a problem for them in 2017. In the second half last week, they showed glimpses of what it could be but fell at the final hurdle to the Roosters.

Without enforcers Josh Jackson and David Klemmer this week,ย the Bulldogs will beย presented with a different challenge, but it will allow fringe players to stake their claim for a regular spot in Des Hasler's side.

More often than not, when Cronulla is locked into a defensive grind, it suits their style of play, however, this may be the Bulldogs' only option to upset the reigning premiers on their home turf.

Sharks by 8.

Team Lists

Team Stats


Sharks

Bulldogs

All Runs
MATCH
197.4
2025 AVG.
2763
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
195.1
2025 AVG.
2536
2025 TOTAL
All Run Metres
MATCH
1743
2025 AVG.
24402
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
1733.8
2025 AVG.
22539
2025 TOTAL
Line Breaks
MATCH
4.7
2025 AVG.
66
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
5.1
2025 AVG.
66
2025 TOTAL
Offloads
MATCH
9.2
2025 AVG.
129
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
10.1
2025 AVG.
131
2025 TOTAL
Kick Metres
MATCH
590.2
2025 AVG.
8263
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
663.5
2025 AVG.
8625
2025 TOTAL
Forty Twenty Kicks
MATCH
0.2
2025 AVG.
3
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
0
2025 AVG.
0
2025 TOTAL
Tackles Made
MATCH
337.9
2025 AVG.
4730
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
344
2025 AVG.
4472
2025 TOTAL
Missed Tackles
MATCH
27.9
2025 AVG.
390
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
31.5
2025 AVG.
410
2025 TOTAL
Penalties
MATCH
5.6
2025 AVG.
79
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
6.2
2025 AVG.
81
2025 TOTAL
Errors
MATCH
10.9
2025 AVG.
152
2025 TOTAL
2025 AVG.
2025 TOTAL
10.2
2025 AVG.
132
2025 TOTAL

Player Stats



Summary

 

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