Madimack Matchups - Sharks v Titans

Just five weeks since they last met, the Sharks and Titans will lock horns again at Cbus Super Stadium tomorrow night.

Injuries have prompted significant changes to Cronulla's side, setting up some fascinating head-to-head battles as they look to avenge a 20-16 loss in Round 18.

Sharks Media has highlighted three key Madimack Matchups to monitor, with the below graphics showcasing individual season statistics.

Madimack Matchups - Round 23

Sam Stonestreet v Alofiana Khan-Pereira

A sublime finisher, 22-year-old Stonestreet has crossed the stripe in both his NRL starts so far. The De La Salle junior was perhaps unlucky not to bag multiple four-pointers in last week's win over Souths, having two tries chalked off by the Bunker.

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon said upon recalling Stonestreet to first grade that he's eager to see the young flyer truly show off his blinding pace in open space.

In Khan-Pereira, the Titans boast a try-scoring freak of their own. The 22-year-old has touched down an incredible 40 times in 39 career appearances.

Jack Williams v Chris Randall

With captain Cameron McInnes moving to hooker (more on that below), the consistent Williams has earned a promotion from the bench to the lock role.

Fitzgibbon heaped praise on Williams ahead of his return from a wrist sprain against the Rabbitohs, labelling him one of the team's stronger performers in 2024.

His counterpart Randall made a full-time shift from dummy-half to the No.13 jersey in Round 16, pumping out big minutes and tackling himself to a standstill.

Cameron McInnes v Sam Verrills

While he's become one of the toughest running forwards in the game, McInnes began his storied career as a hooker. He'll return to his roots on the Gold Coast with Blayke Brailey shifting to halfback to replace the injured Braydon Trindall.

Verrills, a premiership-winning rake with the Roosters in 2019, has been central to the Titans' run of five victories from their past six matches. He produced a try assist in his side's Round 18 win over Cronulla in an 80-minute effort.