LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon had a chance to make a ballsy move regarding his struggling star player, but instead, the Sharks find themselves on the brink of another disappointing finals exit.
It's like he had the opportunity to pull his team out of the depths of despair, but instead, chose to send them further down the drain.
By sticking with Nico Hynes, Fitzgibbon has essentially hit the self-destruct button, reinforcing the team's reputation for faltering when it matters most.
They seem to be more at home in the depths of defeat rather than at the top of the ladder.
In a bold move for the team's most important game in years, Fitzgibbon has decided to keep faith with Hynes for the upcoming crunch final against the Cowboys.
It's a risky decision, especially after Hynes' disastrous performance last weekend against the Melbourne Storm.
He was about as effective as a wet noodle on a rainy day, with his kicking game missing the mark by a mile.
But whether it's blind loyalty, a misguided sense of belief, or simply trying to justify Hynes' hefty salary, Fitzgibbon is sticking to his guns.
Only time will tell if this decision will lead to glory or further disappointment for the Sharks in the finals.