LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In a thrilling display of attacking prowess, Cronulla Sharks' wingers went on a scoring spree against the Wests Tigers, with Ronaldo Mulitalo bagging a hat-trick and Sione Katoa notching a double in their resounding 56-8 victory at PointsBet Stadium.
The Sharks, hungry for a win after facing three consecutive losses, entered the match without playmaker Nicho Hynes, who is sidelined for the next eight weeks.
They knew they had to come out firing on all cylinders to change their luck.
And fire they did, wasting no time in putting points on the board as in-form centre Kayal Iro crossed the try line just two minutes into the game.
The Tigers managed to strike back with a try from Solomona Faataape, but from that moment on, it was all Sharks as they ran riot on the field.
The Tigers' downfall was once again attributed to their lack of discipline, conceding six penalties, three ruck infringements, and committing a staggering 11 errors.
Skipper Api Koroisau's early exit due to a calf injury did not help matters, as he also found himself in the sin bin during the match.
With a dominant performance securing them a much-needed win in front of a crowd of 10,912 fans, the Sharks now have a bye week to recuperate and prepare for their next challenge.
Meanwhile, the Tigers will face the Bunnies at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, as both teams look to bounce back from losses in Round 19.