LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Sharks are facing a pivotal moment as Nicho Hynes finds himself under the spotlight following a concerning interview, with calls for the halfback to be axed from the team.
Penrith legend Greg Alexander has thrown his hat in the ring, suggesting Hynes should be dropped for the crucial NRL elimination final against the Cowboys after a lackluster performance against the Storm.
In a game where Melbourne dominated and handed the Sharks another finals loss, Hynes failed to leave his mark on the big stage.
Questions have been swirling around Hynes' ability to deliver in high-pressure situations in 2024, and the chatter only grew louder following the 37-10 defeat.
Despite the clamor for Daniel Atkinson to take over the reins at halfback, coach Craig Fitzgibbon has decided to stick with Hynes in the No.7 jersey.
Stepping up to face the media ahead of the must-win clash against the Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on Friday, Hynes brushed off the external noise by avoiding social media and shrugged off the label of crumbling under pressure.
With the stakes high and the pressure mounting, all eyes will be on Hynes as he looks to silence his critics and prove his mettle on the field.
The young halfback will need to dig deep and show his true colors in a game where only the strongest survive.