Cronulla's 2026 campaign ended with a 46-10 semi-final loss to the Roosters after injuries left the Sharks severely depleted.
Nicho Hynes suffered a Category 1 concussion in the opening minutes and did not return.
Mawene Hiroti later injured his knee while batting a Braydon Trindall chip back into play, leaving Cronulla with only two interchange forwards for most of the contest.
The Roosters scored from their first set and extended their advantage to 12-0 after 12 minutes through Daniel Tupou.
Cronulla responded through Sione Katoa, who became the club's leading scorer of finals tries after Trindall delivered a long pass.
Trindall, despite an injured shoulder, also created Ronaldo Mulitalo's try after Will Kennedy found him in space.
His conversion reduced the margin to 18-10, but Daly Cherry-Evans immediately restored the Roosters' eight-point advantage.
The Sharks resisted repeated attacks before halftime and continued competing after the break.
A multi-player Roosters attack produced a try in the 52nd minute, making it 24-10.
Cronulla nearly answered, but a Roosters trip hindered Teig Wilton near the line, while desperate defence stopped their subsequent chances.
Addin Fonua-Blake repeatedly challenged the Roosters' defence with powerful carries, but fatigue eventually opened the door for further tries.
The defeat ended the Sharks' season and the tenure of several important club figures.