Jersey Flegg Team List - Preliminary Final v Raiders

Author: Sharks Media
Timestamp: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 04:40 PM

Having snuck into the playoffs in the last round, Cronulla can now secure a remarkable Jersey Flegg grand final berth by knocking off minor premiers Canberra at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.

The Sharks notched up their ninth consecutive win over the Panthers on Sunday to punch their ticket to a preliminary final clash with the Raiders, who were dramatically beaten 15-14 by the Bulldogs in extra time last week.

The winner of the Cronulla-Canberra fixture will earn the right to face the Dogs in the decider at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, September 29.

The Raiders boast a 2-0 record against the Sharks in 2024, triumphing 30-4 in Round 4 and 30-16 in Round 8. But Cronulla have vastly improved since their last meeting, entering a purple patch in the back-end of the season.

A confident team is extremely dangerous in September – and the Sharks certainly aren't lacking self-belief amid a stunning winning streak dating back to Round 20.

After clinching the fifth and final playoffs spot by beating the Warriors in Round 26, Cronulla have posted strong victories against the Knights (22-6) and Penrith (40-26). The pressure of sudden-death football has seemingly lit a fire under the Shire side.

Sharks NRL training squad members Michael Gabrael and Siteni Taukamo starred against the Panthers, scoring a hat-trick and a brace of tries respectively.

Kick-off at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is at 11am, with a NSW Cup preliminary final between Sharks feeder club Newtown and Canberra to follow at 1pm.

Entry is $10 (no student concession or seniors card discounts). People 12 years and under and aged pension card holders will get into the ground for free.

Street parking is available nearby on Mary Street, Glover Street and along the waterfront on Frazer Street. It's advised to arrive early to ensure you find a spot.

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See the team lists below.

Finals Week 3 - Finals Week 3 - Saturday 21 Sep

1:00 am

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Keahn Skipps

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Siteni Taukamo
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Siamani Leuluai

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Kristian Dixon
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Regan Carr

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Michael Gabrael
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Prinston Esera

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Talanoa Penitani
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Kane Rushton

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Te Wehi Waitere
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Taj Ford
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Mitch Henderson

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Riley Pollard

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Jake Clydsdale

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Lachlan Crouch
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Shaun Packer

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Chaz Jarvis
Prop for Raiders is number 19 Caleb Garvie

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Salesi Ataata
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jaxon Lavender

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Max McCarthy
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Joe Roddy

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Dylan Coutts
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Mitchell Prest

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Samuel McCulloch

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Taj Brailey
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Delahia Wigmore

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Felix Faatili
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Tahrell Feaveai

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Ethan Cocco
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Jai Purser

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jacob Taulani

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Trae Bennetto

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Joshua Latham
Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Nikora Williams
Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Richie Tupuailei