Nicho Hynes converts from close range
TOM HAZELTON!!! The Roosters lose the ball in their own end and big Tom has to get his way over the line and he does
Roosters lose the ball close to their line
Luke Keary goes off the field for a HIA and the Sharks lead by 2
PENALTY SHARKS: The Roosters penalised again for ruck interference on their own line and Sharks use the ball again rather than going for 2
PENALTY SHARKS: Connor Watson penalised for a crusher tackle and ON REPORT
Sam Walker strikes the ball quickly and beautifully from near touch
NOT OVER YET - Dom Young barely gets the ball down but the bunker says its ok
Tunnel ball from Crichton to keep the ball alive for the Roosters before Fetalaiga Pauga puts a rushed kick in that gets a result
A chance in the air for the Roosters and Crichton but can't get it cleanly
Nicho Hynes converts
RONALDO!!! The Sharks break through the tackle that should have been made and Iro gets it to Mulitalo who scores
PENALTY SHARKS: Roosters compound the error with a penalty
Trying to get off the mark and play the ball quickly, Crichton loses it and wants a penalty but once you get off the mark you're not getting the call from the referee
PENALTY ROOSTERS: Adam Gee uses his discretion to blow a penalty after consecutive set restarts
A strip penalised by Adam Gee against the Roosters as Nicho Hynes will take the 2 from 10m in from touch and kicks it
Dom Young gets through the defence beats the defence and his pass to Suaalii goes astray
Strange kick again from Sam Walker through the line only for himself
Roosters almost cough up possession in their own end as Dom Young throws a risky pass
CAPTAINS CHALLENGE: Roosters challenge a knock on call unsuccessfully
PENALTY ROOSTERS: A facial penalty against Ronaldo for putting his hand in the face of Dom Young
Nicho Hynes converts from close range
The Cronulla Bulldozer Sifa Talakai should've been stop well before he got close to the line as the 3 man Roosters tackle can't stop him as he got to the line.
Sam Walker converts to round out a strong half for the Roosters
Will Kennedy drops the ball cold off the kick the Roosters with momentum and speed on the stroke of HT Tupou gets the ball to Pauga who gets the ball down
Walker converts
Sam Walker goes across field the ball comes back the other way then Spencer Leniu gives the short ball to Pauga who goes through to score
PENALTY ROOSTERS: Ronaldo mistimes his jump and makes contact with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the air
Nicho Hynes converts from close range
Teig Wilton goes over as Sam Walker gets caught out rushing out of defence and Wilton goes through
Sam Walker misses the conversion
Daniel Tupou flies over the top and his size is too big forthe Sharks to beat him in the air
DANIEL TUPOU OVER THE TOP
Nicho Hynes kick goes out on the full
Sam Walker kicks through the line well tries to but it's straight into Tom Hazelton
Dom Young doesn't get a clear run at the ball but well played by Kayal Iro to get there early and plant himself
Nicho Hynes converts from out wide
KATOA - Ramien brings in the defence there's space for Katoa to dive and he does it
PENALTY SHARKS: Cronulla probably very lucky as Iro grabbed Keary before he could get to the ball but Sam Walker is penalised for a high shot on Ronaldo
A weird one as Suaalii was not square at marker and initially penalised by Adam Gee but then it's sent to the bunker to a professional foul
PENALTY SHARKS x2: A slow peel followed by a high shot penalised and instead of going for two, the Sharks want 4 points
Sam Walker slots the penalty goal from close range
PENALTY ROOSTERS: James Tedesco tackled without the ball and the Roosters will take a simple 2 points
Sam Walker converts from mid-range
The Roosters get a much needed six again at the end of the set and get into position as Walker draws in defence an Suaalii combines with Young to score.
Nicho Hynes converts from close range
Will Kennedy gets the opener inside two minutes as the Sharks spread the ball down their right and find space; Kick back infield messed up by Dom Young and Kennedy picks it up
GAME ON! The sandwich game of Magic Saturday is underway with Adam Gee in control and the Sharks using the ball first
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judges: Kasey Badger, Jon Stone
Video Referee: Ashley Klein
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (38)
Tries: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Teig Wilton, Siosifa Talakai, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Thomas Hazelton
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (6/6)
Penalty Goals: Nicho Hynes (1/1)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (30)
Tries: Dominic Young (2), Daniel Tupou, Fetalaiga Pauga (2)
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Sam Walker (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Sam Walker (1/1)