SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Final kick of the game, Maloney to go 8/8.He does it easily.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 44-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Ricky Leutele. Kick to come.
Sharks finish in style! Leutele with the final touch after a smooth backline move from the scrum.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 42-12
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Jake Friend makes an unforced error.
Friend has topped the tackle count with 63 tackles.. and he is tired, so loses it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
Roosters can't find an opening and the pass goes forward from Gordon.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Jack Bird makes an unforced error.
Bird loses it. Six more coming for the Roosters to have some consolation points.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
Bird taps it out. Six more coming for the Roosters.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
PENALTY ROOSTERS! Ball is stripped.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Ricky Leutele makes an unforced error.
It is hollywood Cronulla atm! They just keep it alive but the last pass from Leutele goes forward.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
PENALTY ROOSTERS! On they go but Ferguson is corralled over the sideline.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
Maloney tries to launch a 40/20 but it has too much mustard.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
Nu Brown puts in a delicate little kick and trapped! Sharks firing on all cylinders.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Right in front, no problems.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 38-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Luke Lewis. Kick to come.
Lewis goes the 90 metres! Sharks are running riot today! He just swooped on the ball from the dummy-half and just out-paced Latrell Mitchell.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 36-12
PENALTY ROOSTERS! Grabbing the arm.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Right sideline for this conversion.. as Maloney steps in. 6/6 for the sharpshooter.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Gerard Beale. Kick to come.
Beale completes the set! 1-5 has scored for the premiers. They swept it deep right and simple catch and pass in the end.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 30-12
PENALTY SHARKS! Tagataese tries to offload but it's knocked out.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 26-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From the sideline, Maloney looking to make it 14! He does it with some theatre.. off the post.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 26-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Ricky Leutele. Kick to come.
Sharks fire themselves further ahead! Letuele takes the cut-out and strides past his defender for the one handed putdown.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24-12
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Jack Bird makes an unforced error.
Bird losses it getting up.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
Liu with a very valuable intercept there! The Sharks were streaming forward down the right but he just taps it to himself.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
PENALTY ROOSTERS! A bronx cheer for the home side as they get their second.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
Fortunate bounce for Ferguson as the kick was charged down. Sharks run it back now.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
Both sides are back on the field, as the shadows start to take effect!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
HALFTIME :: A ding dong battle in the first half has the Sharks edging ahead 20-12.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
The toughest assignment for Maloney thus far.. the drums beat in the background as the half nails it again.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 20-12
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
Sharks slick with their ball movement again. Maloney tried to turn Lewis inside.. but he loops one to Graham, as Manu slipped which allowed Leutele to find Feki in the corner.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-12
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Blake Ferguson makes an unforced error.
Ferguson jams in to deny Maloney some space for the pass.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12
PENALTY SHARKS! Graham loses the ball but Liu dislodged it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Another tough one for Gordon. He wipes off the sweat.. then squeaks it in.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Ryan Matterson. Kick to come.
Keary once again instrumental in that! He held it up well for Matterson to just steamroll Bird.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-10
PENALTY ROOSTERS! First for the nominal home side.. Gordon just wouldn't go down in the tackle.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
From in front, 3/3 for Maloney.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-6
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.
Maloney drifted right across just waiting for a receiver.. and found Holmes who just straightened through a yawning gap.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6
BUNKER TIME! Val Holmes steams through.. checking obstruction.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
PENALTY SHARKS! Holmes taken chasing the bomb..
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Joseph Manu makes an unforced error.
Joseph Manu swings and misses coming for the bomb.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Mitchell Pearce makes an unforced error.
Pearce and Maloney come together again..the Sharks half with a lovely shot.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon from out wide, nails it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-6
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
Roosters hit back in style! Keary straightens up down the right as he gets into space.. before he sums it up and kicks a perfect one for Tupou to snaffle.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Another easy conversion and Maloney makes it eight.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Scored by Jack Bird. Kick to come.
Sharks continue their dominance. Some quick hands find Bird free and he finishes well.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
Another whistle for the Sharks. 3-nil the count.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS: Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
The Blues half pilots it through the sticks.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2-0
PENALTY SHARKS! Right in front and they go for the two.
0 all
Smart kick from Maloney and he traps Pearce in-goal.
0 all
PENALTY SHARKS! First of the afternoon goes to the visitors.
0 all
Manu gets through the line and spies open space, decided to kick and the Sharks regather.
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Luke Keary makes an unforced error.
Keary can't handle it on last. Sharks ball right near their line.
0 all
Here come the two teams onto a picturesque Central Coast Stadium! Sharks are in their blue, white and black while the Roosters are in their home kit.
Welcome to a sold-out Central Coast Stadium! Two high-flying sides in the Roosters and Sharks come together to continue their assault on the top four! Roosters come into this after a dramatic golden point win against the Storm while the Sharks suffered their yearly loss to the Sea Eagles. We have a beautiful afternoon primed for a good game of footy!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton, Chris James
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Rohan Best
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (12)
Tries: Daniel Tupou, Ryan Matterson
Field Goals:
Conversions: Michael Gordon (2/2)
Penalty Goals:
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (44)
Tries: Jack Bird, Valentine Holmes, Sosaia Feki, Ricky Leutele (2), Gerard Beale, Luke Lewis
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (7/7)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (1/1)