The premiership dream remains alive for the Jersey Flegg Sharks as they prepare to face the Panthers for a preliminary final berth on Sunday at Leichhardt Oval.
While not at their best, Cronulla's under 21s proved too classy for the Knights in their opening playoffs encounter last week, recording a 22-6 victory.
The one-sided result marked the Sharks' eighth consecutive win, setting them up nicely for a clash with a Penrith side that finished the regular season in second position but are coming off a 32-6 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
The Panthers have edged out Cronulla in two encounters this season, gripping on 16-14 in Round 12 thanks to their superior goal-kicking before a 38-18 win in Round 16.
However, the Sharks have improved considerably and arguably represent the most dangerous team in the competition in the midst of their winning streak.
Kick-off is at 3pm, with the Flegg game leading into the Jets-Bears NSW Cup fixture. See the two team lists below.
Match: Panthers v Sharks
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Jaxen EdgarFullback for Sharks is number 1 Siteni Taukamo
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Jirah LiddiardWinger for Sharks is number 2 Kristian Dixon
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Angelis Hotere-PapaliiCentre for Sharks is number 3 Michael Gabrael
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Poutoa Hotere-PapaliiCentre for Sharks is number 4 Talanoa Penitani
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Nick MurphyWinger for Sharks is number 5 Te Wehi Waitere
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jett ClearyFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Taj Ford
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Zack LamontHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Riley Pollard
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Jakeb VailaloProp for Sharks is number 8 Lachlan Crouch
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Billy ScottHooker for Sharks is number 9 Chaz Jarvis
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Prop for Panthers is number 19 Billy PhillipsProp for Sharks is number 10 Salesi Ataata
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Francis Manuleleua2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Max McCarthy
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Riley Wake2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Dylan Coutts
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Aston WarwickLock for Sharks is number 13 Samuel McCulloch
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Jack AttardInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Taj Brailey
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Judah GaluvaoInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Felix Faatili
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Hokafonu LemotoInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Ethan Cocco
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Lachlan BlackburnInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jacob Taulani
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Siotame HansenReplacement for Sharks is number 20 Richie Tupuailei
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