LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Sharks website is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming clash between Braydon Trindall and Jarome Luai in the Madimack Matchup between the Sharks and Panthers.
It's a showdown between the young gun and the seasoned veteran, as Trindall, in the form of his life, looks to outsmart the crafty Luai in this Saturday night's preliminary final.
Trindall, stepping up on the grandest stage of his career, put on a masterclass in the semi-final with two tries and a hand in two others, earning glowing praise from the legendary Andrew Johns, who likened his performance to a perfect 10.
But the 25-year-old playmaker will need to summon that same level of brilliance again to outshine the NSW Origin star Luai, who is eyeing his fourth consecutive premiership with the Panthers.
Luai, a key player in the Panthers' qualifying final victory over the Roosters, alongside the talented Nathan Cleary, brings a wealth of experience and skill to the field, posing a constant threat to the Sharks.
It's a matchup that promises to be a spectacle, with both players leaving it all out on the field in a battle of wits and athleticism.
It's a clash that fans won't want to miss, as these two titans of the game go head to head in a showdown for the ages.