LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The dates, times, and opponents for the Sharks' pre-season trial matches have been finalized for the 2024 season.
The Sharks will kick off their pre-season challenge with a clash against the Knights on February 17, followed by a double-header match against the Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium on February 23.
The Sharks' game against the Bulldogs will be preceded by a trial match between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs.
The pre-season challenge will maintain the same format and points system as last year, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs.
Teams will earn 12 points for a win, 6 points for a draw, and 0 points for a loss, with bonus points available for scoring five or more tries, line breaks, and offloads.
Despite winning their first two matches last year, the Sharks narrowly missed out on the major prize due to accumulating fewer bonus points than the eventual winners.