Late Mail - Sharks v Panthers

Author: Sharks Media
Timestamp: Sat 23 Jul 2022, 04:28 PM

The Sharks will run out 1-17 for their clash with the Panthers at BlueBet Stadium later tonight.

With Siosifa Talakai returning after missing the win over the Cowboys last weekend, resulting in Connor Tracey shifting to the wing in place of the injured Sione Katoa, the Sharks have limited the changes ahead of a match with the ladder-leading Penrith side.

Currently in third position on the NRL table, a win for the Sharks would cement their position inside the top four, however both the coach and players expressed during th the week that the challenge will be a considerable one against a Panthers team which has lost just one game in 2022 and welcomes the return of their State of Origin players.

The Sharks come into the game on the back of a strong away win over another of the top four contenders in the Cowboys, while the Panthers minus seven of their stars, still managed a victory over the Wests Tigers at their most recent outing.

For the Sharks, with the team as per the one named on Tuesday, Braydon Trindall will be the 18th man/concussion substitution, with Aiden Tolman omitted from the 19 as selected last night.

The Sharks v Panthers match is scheduled for a 5.30pm kick-off, with the two teams listed below.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 23 Jul

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Panthers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Taylan May

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Connor Tracey
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce Hunt
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig Wilton
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnes
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita