LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In a crucial match that determined their playoff fate, the Sharks solidified their position in sixth place and secured home field advantage by defeating the Raiders.
As a result, they will face off against the Roosters in the first week of the Finals, creating an exciting and highly anticipated matchup.
Head coach Craig Fitzgibbon, who previously played for and coached the Roosters, will now lead the Sharks against his former club in front of a sold-out crowd at PointsBet Stadium.
The winner of this sudden-death clash will move on to the elimination Semi Final against the loser of the Broncos versus Storm game, while the losing team will be eliminated from the competition.
Both the Sharks and the Roosters had to fight hard in the last few rounds to secure their spots in the Finals, and the similarities in their journey have not gone unnoticed by Coach Fitzgibbon.
Both teams enter this game on the back of recent victories, with the Sharks defeating Canberra 24-6 to secure their sixth-place finish, while the Roosters have enjoyed a five-match winning streak, including a victory over the Rabbitohs in their last game.