LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The whispers in the NRL world about Nicho Hynes not being a big game player are only getting louder after a lackluster showing against the Storm.
In a match where the Sharks needed their star player to shine, Hynes seemed to disappear as the Storm cruised to a dominant 37-10 victory to secure a spot in the preliminary finals.
The expectations were high for Hynes to deliver on the big stage, but instead, he faltered.
A costly first-half mistake highlighted his struggles, as a wayward kick for touch ended up giving the Storm prime field position, leading to a penalty goal for Cameron Munster.
Despite the predictable outcome against the formidable Melbourne team, the Sharks were hoping for a standout performance from Hynes.
However, the elusive form they were looking for from their key player was nowhere to be found on the field.