LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
According to sharks.com.au, the local derby between the Sharks and Dragons is always a fiercely contested match, regardless of the teams' standings or recent performance. Recently, the Sharks have dominated this rivalry.
The Sharks have achieved an impressive streak of 10 consecutive wins against the Dragons since 2020, which includes two significant victories in 2023 and a commanding 38-10 triumph last season.
This season, under Craig Fitzgibbon's coaching, the Sharks have reached as high as fifth in the standings and still have a bye left, positioning them well for their 10th finals appearance in the last 11 years.
Their upcoming schedule features three matches against teams ranked below them, but they must remain cautious of the 11th-placed Dragons, who recently pulled off an upset against the ladder-leading Canberra.
While the Dragons have not qualified for finals for seven consecutive seasons, they are certainly capable of taking down some higher-ranked teams in the remaining matches.