LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Cronulla Sharks secured their place in the NRL semi-finals after a hard-fought victory against the Sydney Roosters. The match was marked by a tense atmosphere, with the Sharks needing to focus on defense, particularly in the early moments of the second half when they struggled to escape their own half. However, they managed to regain control and secure the win.
Despite a slow start, the Sharks' momentum picked up just before halftime, highlighted by a double from Ronaldo Mulitalo, who emerged as the key player responsible for their success. The Roosters, led by standout performer Mark Nawaqanitawase, faced difficulties, particularly in the middle of the field, which ultimately reflected in the final outcome and overall statistics.
Below are the player ratings for Cronulla's win over the Roosters:
Sharks Player Ratings:
William Kennedy - 7
Sione Katoa - 7.5
Jesse Ramien - 5
KL Iro - 6
Ronaldo Mulitalo - 9
Braydon Trindall - 9
Nicho Hynes - 7
Addin Fonua-Blake - 8.5
Blayke Brailey - 8.5
Toby Rudolf - 7
Billy Burns - 7
Teig Wilton - 6.5
Jesse Colquhoun - 6
Oregon Kaufusi - 5.5
Siosifa Talakai - 6
Braden Hamlin-Uele - 6
Briton Nikora - 6.5
Roosters Player Ratings:
James Tedesco - 8
Daniel Tupou - 7
Billy Smith - 5
Robert Toia - 7.5
Mark Nawaqanitawase - 9
Hugo Savala - 6.5
Sam Walker - 6
Spencer Leniu - 5
Benaiah Ioelu - 5
Lindsay Collins - 6.5
Angus Crichton - 8
Victor Radley - 6.5
Naufahu Whyte - 8
Connor Watson - 6.5
Egan Butcher - 7
Blake Steep - 5
Siua Wong - 6