LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In a clash at PointsBet Stadium, the Cronulla Sharks were in a ferocious mood as they trounced Wests Tigers, with their wingers running riot.
Ronaldo Mulitalo bagged a hat-trick and Sione Katoa scored a double in the Sharks' dominating 56-8 victory.
The Sharks, desperate to steer clear of a four-game losing streak, were missing their star halfback Nicho Hynes due to injury.
They needed a strong start to change their luck around, and they surely delivered by crossing the stripe in just the second minute, led by the dynamic centre Kayal Iro.
Although the Tigers managed to respond with Solomona Faataape notching a try, that was the last gasp of their challenge.
The Sharks poured on the points in front of a lively crowd of 10,912 supporters to clinch the win.
The Tigers' undisciplined performance haunted them once again, conceding a slew of penalties, ruck infringements, and errors.
Skipper Api Koroisau's early exit with a calf injury was another blow, compounded by a stint in the sin bin.
Next up, the Sharks can enjoy a week off with a bye, while the Tigers will travel to Industree Group Stadium in Gosford to take on the Bunnies in a bid to bounce back from their Round 19 defeat.