LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Get ready for a showdown when the Sharks take on the Dragons in Round 9 of the NRL.
This local derby at PointsBet Stadium is sure to be a fiery clash, with sparks expected to fly on the field.
The Sharks are on a roll, having won four games in a row, including a dominant 40-0 victory over the Raiders.
Nicho Hynes put on a masterclass in their last game, leading the team to victory despite the unexpected absence of key players Braydon Trindall and Dale Finucane.
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon's men are proving themselves as serious premiership contenders this season, showing no signs of mental fatigue.
They are ready to take on the Dragons, who are currently sitting in 11th place and looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Roosters.
The Red V have everything to play for in this Southern Sydney showdown, with former Sharks coach Shane Flanagan returning to Cronulla as the opposition coach for the first time.
The Dragons will be looking to regain their winning form after a strong start to the season was marred by a record-breaking defeat on ANZAC Day.
Centre Moses Suli may also make a return for St George Illawarra after recovering from a head knock suffered in their last game.
With an 11-day turnaround, the Dragons will be hoping to put on a strong performance against their local rivals.