LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a thrilling Jersey Flegg Cup matchup, the Sharks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat their opponents 30-26 after trailing 26-12 midway through the second half.
This victory solidifies their reputation as comeback specialists, having previously overturned significant deficits earlier in the season.
Halfback Riley Pollard played a pivotal role, scoring the match-sealing try and successfully converting five goals.
In the following game at Henson Park, the Newtown Jets, who are affiliated with the Sharks, also fought back from a 28-6 deficit but fell short, losing 28-18 to the Eels after failing to stage their charge in time.
Despite their loss, Newtown is still in contention, having seen a slightly slower start to the season.
The Sharks, under coach Andrew Dallalana, have shown resilience, moving up to third on the ladder and tying on points with the second-placed Panthers.
They will seek to continue their winning streak against the seventh-ranked Dragons in Wollongong.
Overall, both the Sharks and Jets experienced contrasting outcomes, with the Sharks exemplifying a trend of late-game determination, while the Jets faced challenges in maintaining momentum.