LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The boys from sharks.com.au are gearing up to take on the Melbourne Storm in a crucial qualifying final this weekend, with skipper Cameron McInnes boldly declaring that they can rewrite history and come out on top.
It's no secret that away victories in the NRL finals are a tough nut to crack, but McInnes and his crew are ready to embrace the challenge like true road warriors.
According to the legendary rugby league historian David Middleton, the odds have not been in favor of the visiting team, with only a 34.4% win rate in playoff games since 1998.
However, there's a glimmer of hope for the Sharks as statistics show teams have a slightly better success rate when playing interstate or overseas, with a 41.5% win rate in those scenarios.
Despite these daunting stats, McInnes remains undeterred and draws inspiration from the Sharks' previous victory over the Storm on their home turf earlier in the season.
With their tails up and determination in their hearts, the Sharks are ready to defy the odds, rewrite the history books, and etch their names in Rugby League folklore.