LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Cronulla Sharks have sounded the alarm with an impressive and dominant win over the St George Illawarra Dragons, taking a significant step towards securing a top-four finish in the competition.
The Sharks showed their mettle in a hard-fought 38-10 victory, grinding down their opponents with relentless pressure.
The Dragons, eager to solidify their spot in the top eight, put up a valiant fight but were ultimately unable to match the Sharks' determination.
In front of a packed crowd at WIN Stadium, it was the Sharks who emerged victorious, scoring four tries in the final 23 minutes to extend their winning streak over their local rivals to nine games.
With this crucial win, the Sharks have leapfrogged the Panthers to claim third place on the ladder, joining the Roosters in second place on 36 points.
The competition is heating up, with the Bulldogs hot on their heels in fifth place on 34 points.
Meanwhile, the Dragons find themselves in a precarious position on 28 points in eighth place, with the Broncos, Dolphins, Knights, and Raiders all close behind and eager to leapfrog them in the standings.
It's shaping up to be a thrilling finish to the season, with every game crucial in the race for the finals.