Full Time
80:00
4:00pm Sun July 12, 2015
Round 18 - Sharks Stadium, Woolooware / Dharawal - Crowd: 12792
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Sharks comprehensive today.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

80

Justin Hunt is taken in the final tackle of the day.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

79

Graham kicks the ball into touch. He's done a fair bit of kicking today.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

77

Cronulla defuse the Sharks attempts to spread the ball wide.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

74

UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Conversion attempt by Gareth Widdop unsuccessful.

No good for Widdop. 28-8.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

73

TRY ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Scored by Charly Runciman. Kick to come.

Great work from the Dragons, a few offloads and Runciman takes on Barba to score.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-8

71

Graham finds touch close to the Dragons try line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-4

71

The way the Dragons have played in this second half they deserve better than the current scoreline.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-4

71

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Valentine Holmes successful.

From the touchline, Holmes swings the ball between the posts.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 28-4

70

TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Ben Barba. Kick to come.

That's it for the Sharks. Ben Barba grubbers ahead, Feki picks it up and passes to his fullback.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 26-4

69

Great charge from Paul Gallen.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 22-4

68

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Valentine Holmes successful.

From in front of the posts, Holmes takes the Sharks out to 22-4.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 22-4

66

TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Andrew Fifita. Kick to come.

Michael Ennis' grubber kick comes up trumps for the big front rower. Sharks will win !

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-4

65

Justin Hunt comes up with a diving catch after Jack Bird was able to put a foot to a loose ball.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

63

Dragons concede an accidental offside on their try line. Sharks with a massive chance to take a big step towards winning this game.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

60

Euan Aitken dives on a loose Cronulla pass.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

59

Will Matthews can't hold onto a Hutchison short pass.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

58

Luke Lewis concedes a penalty on halfway.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

58

Justin Hunt and Gareth Widdop make a 50 metre bust after Andrew Fifita lost the ball on the try line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

57

The Sharks have lifted since Barba pulled off that remarkable tackle on Ben Creagh.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

57

Penalty to Cronulla.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

56

Nightingale defuses a Sharks high ball on his own line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

55

After seeing the opening 15 minutes of the second half, I can't see the Dragons winning this. Great defence from Cronulla.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

54

Nightingale loses the ball over the sideline.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

52

One of the best tackles you will see right there from Barba.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

52

Ben Barba saves a certain try on a rampaging Ben Creagh.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

52

Mitch Rein back on for the Dragons.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

51

Ben Barba can't quite get away from Charly Runciman.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

49

Justin Hunt taken in a high tackle has resulted in both sides coming together for a bit of push-and-shove.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

49

Sharks fortunately get away with a dropped ball close to their try line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

48

Michael Gordon off, Ben Barba on for Cronulla.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

47

Sharks survive another Dragons attacking raid.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

46

Leeson Ah Mau held up over the line by 3 Sharks defenders.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

44

Drew Hutchison earns a penalty. The Dragons are getting plenty of opportunities but the Sharks are holding firm.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

44

Michael Gordon has lost possession inside his own half.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

44

Michael Ennis comes up with the ball after the Dragons throw the ball on the last.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

43

Justin Hunt almost makes his way through the Sharks defence to score.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

42

Another Dragons penalty, this time right in front of the posts.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

42

Penalty for the Dragons on halfway.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

41

Ennus looks for a 40/20 but the Dragons are able to clean up.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

40

Ah Mau takes the first run of the second half.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

40

Sharks have dominated the first half, but the late try to Runciman will give the Dragons confidence.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

40

The siren sounds and the Sharks are looking good at this stage.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

39

UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Conversion attempt by Gareth Widdop unsuccessful.

From the sideline, the kick is waved away.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

38

TRY ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Scored by Charly Runciman. Kick to come.

Big turnaround for the Dragons. Gordon looked to be away, but the visitors are able to strike back before the break.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-4

38

Charly Runciman is claiming a try! Great cut out pass found the Dubbo junior out wide.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

38

From his own goal line, Michael Gordon makes a 50 metre break, but passes the ball to Justin Hunt!

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

37

Dragons get a 20 metre re-start but it appeared to look like Justin Hunt got a touch as the ball went dead.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

35

Terrible end to the Dragons set. Jack Bird has no trouble wrapping up Peter Mata'utia.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

34

George Rose about to come on for St. George Illawarra.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

32

Great take from Runciman to take a Robson bomb.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

30

Nightingale is driven over the sideline by four Sharks defenders.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

30

16 missed tackles so far for the Dragons. Worrying signs.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

29

Charly Runciman almost gets away from the Sharks but Jack Bird takes his former teammate to ground.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

28

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.

Beautiful work from the fullback to nail the kick from the sideline.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-0

27

The Sharks are blowing the Dragons away. Andrew Fifita has been at the centre of the Cronulla go-forward, he's made over 100 metres already.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-0

26

TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.

There in again! Great work from the home side to get the ball out wide.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-0

25

Gallen busts his way over the halfway line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0

24

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.

10-0 for the Sharks. The Dragons will need to ensure the scoreline doesn't blow out from here.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0

23

TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Luke Lewis. Kick to come.

The milestone man gets himself another try.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-0

22

Jake Marketo stops Paul Gallen short of the line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

22

Wade Graham gets a penalty after Drew Hutchison was ruled to have a hand on the ball.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

21

7 tackle set for the Sharks. Widdop's kick rolls dead after kicking from over halfway.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

20

Robson's kick is taken by Hunt. The Sharks have dominated possession, but the Dragons are hanging on.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

19

Jack Bird is claiming a try, but Charly Runciman was able to ground the ball after knocking on. Line drop out.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

18

Graham taken just short of the try line for Cronulla.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

17

Andrew Fifita draws a penalty against Ben Creagh.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

15

Valentine Holmes streaks away but Justin Hunt is able to pressure the Sharks flyer into touch.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

14

Dragons put the ball into touch just short of the try line.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

13

Justin Hunt races away after the Sharks spread the ball on the last tackle.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

12

Sam Tagaetese intercepts a stray Dragons offload.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

11

Dragons get a relieving penalty.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

11

Ennis puts in a kick out of dummy half, but once again Justin Hunt is on the spot to defuse the situation.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

9

Graham's kick rolls over the dead ball line. 20 metre re-start for the Dragons.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

7

Great work from Luke Lewis shuts down Gareth Widdop.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

7

Sam Tagaetese throws a pass which is dived upon by the Dragons just over halfway.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

6

Wade Graham puts in another great long pass to Sosaia Feki, but Justin Hunt is able to clean up defuse the situation.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

5

Big run back from Tagaetese. Plenty of intent early on for the Sharks.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

4

UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon unsuccessful.

From the left sideline, Gordon pushes the kick to the right.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

3

TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.

Beautiful work by the Sharks. Wade Graham delivers a wonderful pass to find Feki out wide.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0

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Sharks work their way into the Dragons half and earn a penalty.

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Justin Hunt takes the first run for the Dragons.

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Fifita takes the first run of the afternoon.

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Luke Lewis leads the Sharks onto Remondis Stadium for his 250th game. A great achievement for a great player.

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St. George Illawarra have made a number of changes: Josh Dugan is out meaning Justin Hunt moves from wing to fullback; Charly Runciman comes onto the wing. Benji Marshall is out; Drew Hutchison will make his NRL debut in jersey #23. Joel Thompson is replaced by Jake Marketo in the second row. Nathan Green and Mark Ioane come onto the bench.

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Cronulla have one change with former Dragon Matt Prior replaced by Sam Tagaetese in the front row. Chris Heighington comes onto the bench after beating a dangerous throw charge at the judiciary.

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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Sunday afternoon football between Cronulla Sharks and St. George Illawarra Dragons at Remondis Stadium.

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Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gavin Badger, Alan Shortall

Touch Judges: Steve Carrall, Chris Sutton

Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Luke Phillips

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (28)
Tries: Sosaia Feki, Luke Lewis, Valentine Holmes, Andrew Fifita, Ben Barba
Field Goals:
Conversions: Michael Gordon (2/3), Valentine Holmes (2/2)
Penalty Goals:

ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (8)
Tries: Charly Runciman (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Gareth Widdop (0/2)
Penalty Goals: