The Sharks showcased their dominance with a commanding 38-16 win over the Bulldogs.
This match was not just about scoring but also about preventing tries, as Cronulla built a solid 30-6 lead by halftime.
Will Kennedy played a pivotal role, scoring one try and assisting in two others, while his defensive efforts saved at least two tries.
His teammates also stepped up, with Sam Stonestreet effectively handling kicks and Kayal Iro and Jesse Ramien keeping their opponents quiet.
Ronaldo Mulitalo made a triumphant return, scoring two tries in an energetic performance.
The Sharks struck early, with Trindall scoring after competing for a bomb, followed by Mulitalo's first try.
After a high tackle on Mulitalo, a missed conversion pushed the score to 12-0 within the first ten minutes.
A try from Kennedy and a conversion by Nicho Hynes extended the lead to 18-0, and a try by Hohepa Puru made it 24-0.
Although Jacob Preston scored for the Bulldogs, Hynes responded with a try, leading to a 30-6 halftime advantage for the Sharks.