NRL.com Round 11 Preview: Sharks v Roosters
The Cronulla Sharks are determined to rebound from last week’s loss to the Bulldogs when they face the Roosters in a grand final rematch.
The two sides will clash in a prime-time Thursday night showdown at Gosford’s Polytec Stadium.
The Roosters jumped out to a 24-0 lead in last year’s decider before holding off the fast-finishing Sharks to claim the premiership.
John Strange’s side has kept the momentum rolling throughout 2025 and remain undefeated after 10 games. They did, however, get a scare from the Raiders last week but ultimately closed out the contest.
Thursday’s match carries more than just redemption for Cronulla, with the visitors needing a win to secure a home semi-final.
Last week’s shock loss to Canterbury leaves the Sharks sitting precariously in fourth place, level on points with the Knights. Newcastle face the Dragons on Sunday afternoon.
Match: Roosters v Sharks
Round 11 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Sharks
4th Position
Venue: Polytec Stadium, Gosford
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Roosters: A major boost for the Roosters with captain Isabelle Kelly returning a week ahead of schedule. The centre suffered an oral fracture in Round 9 and has been named to return after missing just one game. Jayme Fressard moves back to the wing, with Mia Wood shifting to the interchange and Shawden Burton moving to the reserves. Corban Baxter (ankle) remains sidelined, however, with Brydie Parker retaining the fullback jersey.
Sharks: Just one change for Cronulla as they chase redemption in Thursday's grand final rematch. Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu has been named on the interchange, with Jacinta Carter shifting to the reserves. Rhiannon Byers has also been listed in the extended squad as she looks to return from a back injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Brydie ParkerFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Taina NaividiWinger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Sharks is number 4 Grace-Lee Weekes
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn KelleherFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Verran
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Otesa PuleProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Sharks is number 9 Georgia Hannaway
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Rima ButlerProp for Sharks is number 10 Stephanie Faulkner
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Aliyah Nasio2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Jaydika Tafua
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Mia WoodInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Tyla King
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Macie CarlileInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Amber HallInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita Takapautolo
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Eliza LopamauaInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Shawden BurtonReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Jacinta Carter
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Jayde HerdegenReserve for Sharks is number 19 Dominique du Toit
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Tavarna PapaliiReserve for Sharks is number 20 Leki Leilua
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Imogen HeiReserve for Sharks is number 21 Monique Donovan
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Rhiannon Byers
Roosters Ins
- Imogen Hei
- Isabelle Kelly
- Tavarna Papalii
Sharks Ins
- Dominique du Toit
- Leki Leilua
- Monique Donovan
- Rhiannon Byers
Roosters Outs
Sharks Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won all three games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks outscored the Roosters 28-8 in the second half of last year’s grand final.
- Roosters lock Olivia Kernick has scored four tries in three games against the Sharks.
- Sharks second-rower Talei Holmes will play her 40th NRLW game.
- Roosters five-eighth Jocelyn Kelleher requires two points for 250 NRLW points.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
