MATCH CENTRE
MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 12

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, the Bulldogs will be 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
210.5
2024 AVG.
421
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
165
2024 AVG.
330
2024 TOTAL
All Run Metres
MATCH
1691
2024 AVG.
3382
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
1347.5
2024 AVG.
2695
2024 TOTAL
Line Breaks
MATCH
5.5
2024 AVG.
11
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
3.5
2024 AVG.
7
2024 TOTAL
Offloads
MATCH
9
2024 AVG.
18
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
4.5
2024 AVG.
9
2024 TOTAL
Kick Metres
MATCH
664.5
2024 AVG.
1329
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
573
2024 AVG.
1146
2024 TOTAL
Forty Twenty Kicks
MATCH
0
2024 AVG.
0
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
0
2024 AVG.
0
2024 TOTAL
Tackles Made
MATCH
323.5
2024 AVG.
647
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
388
2024 AVG.
776
2024 TOTAL
Missed Tackles
MATCH
33
2024 AVG.
66
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
38
2024 AVG.
76
2024 TOTAL
Penalties
MATCH
6.5
2024 AVG.
13
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
6
2024 AVG.
12
2024 TOTAL
Errors
MATCH
10
2024 AVG.
20
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
12
2024 AVG.
24
2024 TOTAL

Player Stats



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