2023 R12 Sat - Cronulla 26-6 Newcastle @ C.ex Coffs Intl / Gumbaynggirr

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NRL 2023 - Round 12
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Newcastle Knights
C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour / Gumbaynggirr, Coffs Harbour (TICKETS)
Saturday 20 May 2023

NRL kickoff 3:00pm. Broadcast on Fox League, Kayo Sports.

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Connor Tracey 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Braydon Trindall 15. Jack Williams 16. Wade Graham 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Braden Hamlin-Uele 21. Jesse Colquhoun 22. Jayden Berrell

Out: Cameron McInnes (front row)
In: Oregon Kaufusi (front row)

1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Kalyn Ponga 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Leo Thompson 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Adam Elliott 17. Mathew Croker 18. Jack Johns 19. Enari Tuala 20. Adam Clune 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Simi Sasagi

Changes: Leo Thompson (front row to lock), Jack Hetherington (lock to front row)

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Sideline Officials: Todd Smith, Dan Munroe
Video Referee: Matt Noyen


LOWER GRADES
Cronulla^ / Newtown^ v Newcastle^ at Henson, Sat - Flegg 12:45pm / NSW Cup 3pm​

 

[GongPanther]

Sharks and Knights clash to be a cracker. Sharks by 23-22.

 

[mozza91]

Stoked it’s not at Shark Park. Just want to see a good effort. If we do it should be a quality game.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

If we turn up, it'll be too close to call

If we don't turn up, Sharks 50+

 

[Someone2]

Sharks by 20

 

[Ideas Man Stephen]

Sharks have had trouble beating any team with that horrible little prick Tyson Gamble playing in it.

Backlines shape up evenly. Sharks probably have the edge with Kennedy at the back and Nicho at half and Knights edging it with Ponga (who usually plays well against the Sharks too).

Sharks just need to play through the forwards and be patient like they were for the first 60 against Manly and they should win. They lost their heads though, including Hynes, with 20 remaining and almost threw it away last week.

Sharks in a win typically by no more than a converted try.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Could be the quietest game day thread ever

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Ponga wont have a long career at this rate

 

[some11]

Worst of both worlds for Newcastle.

Put ponga at risk of concussion defending at 6 and having a potato at fullback.

 

[Diesel]

How bad was Ponga’s hit

 

[some11]

How bad was Ponga’s hit

Got hit on the chin. Wasnt out cold though.

 

[Diesel]

The ground looks mint

 

[Diesel]

Knights need Ponga back or this could get messy

 

[mave]

Pongas dream of a post footy boxing career is over

 

[some11]

Big dumb forwards loitering in the opposition's defensive line costing tries.

You hate to see it.

 

[BWNB]

Ponga allowed to play on? Looked motionless to me

 

[Diesel]

Good to see Kaylan’s back

 

[hineyrulz]

Could be the quietest game day thread ever

Yes.

 

[some11]

Ponga allowed to play on? Looked motionless to me

Wouldn't surprise me if high profile players are given the benefit of the doubt and ruled Cat2 instead of Cat1

 

[GreenMachine121]

You know it’s actually a very average game this one …