Round one was a daunting assignment, with the Sharks forced to travel to New Zealand to tackle the Warriors, however in mirroring the success of their NRL counterparts the under-21 Cronulla side managed to record an impressive victory.
The Sharks ran in seven tries in a 36-10 romp against the Kiwi team, their victory highlighted by a two-try performance from newcomer Michael Gabrael.
After starting the season in the under-19 SG Ball team, Gabrael received the call up to the Flegg squad and didn’t disappoint, his two four-pointers late in the match putting the finishing touches on a solid Sharks win.
It was a match in which the Cronulla side wore down their opposition, taking a 14-6 lead to the half time break before going on with the job in the second period.
The Sharks will now look to build on their round one triumph when they tackle the Bulldogs on Saturday in a round two clash at the Terry Lamb Complex at Chester Hill in Sydney.
The Bulldogs have proven to be a difficult opponent, having beaten the Sharks on the two occasions the teams met in 2023, while the Canterbury team also come into the match with some opening week form on the board after a 30-6 victory over the Eels in round one.
The Sharks v Bulldogs Jersey Flegg match is scheduled to kick off at 4.00pm.
See below the two team lists.
Match: Bulldogs v Sharks
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Ragarive WavikFullback for Sharks is number 1 Liam Ison
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan SuaWinger for Sharks is number 2 Kristian Dixon
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Danny GabraelCentre for Sharks is number 3 Michael Gabrael
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 William AfualoCentre for Sharks is number 4 Siteni Taukamo
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Aisake TukuafuWinger for Sharks is number 5 Te Wehi Waitere
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 7 Cassius TiaFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 20 Taj Ford
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 6 Joseph O'NeillHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Max Riolo
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Jack UnderhillProp for Sharks is number 8 Felix Faatili
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reuben MoyleHooker for Sharks is number 9 Taj Brailey
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Damon MarshallProp for Sharks is number 10 Salesi Ataata
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Lajuan Vito2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 John-Thomas Manuofetoa
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Luke Smith2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Dylan Coutts
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Callum DonaldsonLock for Sharks is number 13 Samuel McCulloch
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Joseph TeaupaInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Moustafa Dirani
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Fahmy ToilaloInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Cruiz Devine
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Alekolasimi JonesInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Ethan Cocco
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Larry MUAGUTUTIAInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Lachlan Crossle
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Taye CochraneReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Chaz Jarvis
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