Check out the match preview and prediction for the round 2 clash between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Venue: PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
Date: Friday March 15, 6:00pm
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. Siosifa Talakai, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Braydon Trindall, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Toby Rudolf, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Oregon Kaufusi, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Teig Wilton, 13. Cameron McInnes, 14. Dale Finucane, 15. Jack Williams, 16. Royce Hunt, 17. Thomas Hazelton, 18. Kayal Iro, 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha, 20. Daniel Atkinson, 21. Samuel Stonestreet, 22. Jayden Berrell
Bulldogs: 1. Blake Taaffe, 2. Blake Wilson, 3. Jacob Kiraz, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Connor Tracey, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Drew Hutchison, 8. Max King, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Poasa Faamausili, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Jacob Preston, 13. Jaeman Salmon, 14. Kurt Mann, 15. Samuel Hughes, 16. Josh Curran, 17. Kurtis Morrin, 19. Bronson Xerri, 20. Kitione Kautoga, 21. Jake Turpin, 22. Toby Sexton, 23. Josh Addo-Carr
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Embed from Getty ImagesMATCHDAY PREVIEW
Everyone tends to lose their minds after round one of every season. It was no different this year.
The Sharks looked gritty and tough in their win against the Warriors while the Bulldogs, according to many, are the “same old”. But that wasn’t the case.
Canterbury showed determination in defence not seen in several seasons. They constantly repelled a strong Parramatta attack, who completed 22/22 sets in the first half. But still, their critics can’t see improvement.
Cronulla were also criticised for their inability to defeat top eight teams. They did a great job in round one: although some might say that, like most teams, they have some improving to do. Nicho Hynes will want to show more than he did against New Zealand (59 run metres, no try assists and no line break assists) as will Matt Burton. Granted, the Bulldogs barely had the ball against Parramatta, and when they did, they more often than not made an error.
It’s hard to see anything but a Sharks win given their stronger and larger pack. They’ll be better for their outing last week. But so will the Bulldogs.
Head-to-head stats can be found at Round 2 Number Crunch.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
Sharks by 6 points.
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