Match 2024 NRL Round 4 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra Raiders, 6:15pm Sunday 31 March @ PointsBet Stadium

[SF]

A little surprised that Atkinson is in ahead of Berrell, when we are short of forwards.

Good to see Hosking rewarded for good form in the #19.

 

[Thresher]

Wonder if, when Atkinson comes on, Trindall moves to the forwards for 15min or something.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Wonder if, when Atkinson comes on, Trindall moves to the forwards for 15min or something.

Definitely an option

 

[Gibs]

Tricky as a roaming 13 against a tired pack could go well.

 

[Sir Chadley]

Happy with the side because we haven't got any better players.

My biggest worry is what if we lose anyone else on Sunday?

 

[Gumby]

Not sure what role Atkinson plays but happy for him to get his 2nd game for us. Hopefully can get on the field somehow and show his X factor.

 

[TrindallGoat]

Atkinson probably just gonna be purely HIA/injury cover I doubt he gets on the field unless we are comfortably winning/losing and he gets a run in the final 5-10 minutes. Makes sense considering we have no use for Berrell on the bench given Brailey is arguably the biggest ironman in the game and McInnes can cover for him if necessary.

 

[Proud Shark]

Atkinson probably just gonna be purely HIA/injury cover I doubt he gets on the field unless we are comfortably winning/losing and he gets a run in the final 5-10 minutes. Makes sense considering we have no use for Berrell on the bench given Brailey is arguably the biggest ironman in the game and McInnes can cover for him if necessary.

Yeah I agree. He's probably there for injury cover/flexibility/ a rocket for the halves after last week.

I'm feeling this could be a massive game for Williams. Not a lot of experience in the middle for this week aside from Cam. I see him stepping up and having a huge game.

Horsburgh named on the extended bench is interesting for the raiders. Surely he comes in.

 

[Gumby]

I would have chosen Berrell and played him in the middle similar to how the Storm used b smith, titans use Randall as a couple of examples.

He’s simply there for his defence and keep the ruck tight with a couple of hit ups in between.

 

[Sharkfox]

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Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon heads into Round 4 missing 491 games worth of experience in the middle of the park, with Dale Finucane (facial injury), Royce Hunt (calf) and Toby Rudolf (ankle) picking up injuries last week and joining Braden Hamlin-Uele (hamstring) on the sidelines. It means Kayal Iro comes in at centre, allowing Siosifa Talakai to go into the second row and Jack Williams to return to the bench. Daniel Atkinson and Tuku Hau Tapuha are the new faces on the interchange.

Raiders: For the second round in a row there is no room for Corey Horsburgh, with the Queenslander listed in the reserves after playing NSW Cup last week. There are a couple of changes in the backline with James Schiller coming in for his first NRL game of the year on the wing and Seb Kris returning from concussion at centre. Fullback Jordan Rapana will make his 200th appearance for the club.

Yesss, i like it

Hope atkinson gets a run in the middle

 

[Gumby]

Our bench is very very thin but hopefully the guys getting an opportunity really step up and take it.

This game isn’t out of our reach.

It’s game like this that shows what our coach is made off. Can he lift this team and get them over the line! Can Hynes handle the pressure knowing our backs are against the wall here and overcome this by having a ****ing blinder.

Time will tell but this game could be season defining. Are we serious about being a threat or happy to just hover around the bottom of the 8 and fill the gap once again.

 

[Proud Shark]

I'd like to see us really get on the offensive and work over their big forwards. Kick early and deep, making them retreat.

 

[Gumby]

I'd like to see us really get on the offensive and work over their big forwards. Kick early and deep, making them retreat.

Need to shut down Fogartys kicking game somehow.

 

[Gumby]

Iro finally gets his chance. Let’s see if he can step it up in the Nrl.

 

[bort]

Need to shut down Fogartys kicking game somehow.

Pressure

 

[apezza]

Our bench is very very thin but hopefully the guys getting an opportunity really step up and take it.

This game isn’t out of our reach.

It’s game like this that shows what our coach is made off. Can he lift this team and get them over the line! Can Hynes handle the pressure knowing our backs are against the wall here and overcome this by having a ****ing blinder.

Time will tell but this game could be season defining. Are we serious about being a threat or happy to just hover around the bottom of the 8 and fill the gap once again.

You know what? Hynes doesn't really need to have a blinder, just play like he did the first two weeks. Defend well, early kicks into the corners and don't drop your bundle if we get behind.

 

[Sharkie556]

Thank god we got the bye after this game, very much needed

 

[stormshark]

Just great, Rapana a Milestone game, dislike that germ, always plays good against us.

 

[BurgoShark]

Looks like you might get your man @BurgoShark!

Happy with that but would prefer a bigger body over Atkinson.

One step closer to paradise.

 

[Super Impose]

I would have chosen Berrell and played him in the middle similar to how the Storm used b smith, titans use Randall as a couple of examples.

He’s simply there for his defence and keep the ruck tight with a couple of hit ups in between.

Agree - Surely Berrell offers more than Atkinson ..