Cronulla Sharks riding high to get the job done

The Sharks are gearing up to take on a desperate Newcastle team on Sunday afternoon, and they are out to defend home ground.

With their victory over the Wests Tigers last weekend, the Knights moved to within two points of the top eight and they intend to keep moving up the standings.

This week’s task doesn’t get any simpler for Cronulla, who are fired up to defeat the Titans handily and are keen to win again at PointsBet Stadium.

The Bulldogs are only two points behind the Sharks and are breathing down their necks as they cemented their spot in the top four.

After missing the game the previous week due to knee soreness, Braden Hamlin-Uele is also a possibility to start at halfback alongside Braydon Trindall, who is hoping to make a comeback from a hamstring injury.

The Brailey brothers, Blayke and Jayden, are getting ready for a fight, with Jayden from Newcastle hoping to outdo his younger brother.

After defeating the Tigers 34–18 on Sunday, the Knights, who have had difficulty being consistent this season, hope to have turned the corner.

Their victory moved them up to 10th place on the ladder, and they will need two more points to have a chance to make the finals.

Stat Attack

• The Sharks have won three of their past four games against the Knights.
• The Knights have not won at PointsBet Stadium since 2014.
• Sharks winger Sione Katoa has scored seven tries in his past eight games at PointsBet Stadium.
• Knights second-rower Tyson Frizell has scored three tries in his past four games.
• Sharks winger Sam Stonestreet has scored four tries in three NRL appearances.