The Jersey Flegg Sharks gave up a 20-0 lead to their opposition in week one the finals however in a display of their class and resilience, regrouped and came away with a 48-32 win over the Wests Tigers.
In a high scoring affair, the Sharks scored nine tries in the win and now move onto tackle the Bulldogs in another elimination game on Saturday.
(CLICK HERE for the Sharks v Tigers match report)
The under-21 Sharks came into the Finals series in fourth place, the with the Bulldogs, who lost to the Panthers 28-20 last weekend, third at the end of the home and away season.
The two teams met just once during 2026, with the Sharks winning 36-16 back in round 8.
The Sharks v Bulldogs finals match is scheduled for a 10.45am kick off at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.
See following the two team lists.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Latrell FingFullback for Sharks is number 1 Callum Grantham
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Maila SetuWinger for Sharks is number 2 Pharrell Gray
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Sosaia AlatiniCentre for Sharks is number 3 Prestyn Laine-Sietu
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcellus IakopoCentre for Sharks is number 4 Elijah Paea
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Wesley Papalii-AfoaWinger for Sharks is number 5 Richard Whalebone
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bronson ReubenFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Marc Tannous
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Joseph TeaupaHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Liam Challenor
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Bud SmithProp for Sharks is number 8 Jai Davies
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Kaawyn PattersonHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jai Camilleri
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 David LeotaProp for Sharks is number 10 Lachlan Araullo
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Chase Paterson2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Yuri Hromow
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jayden Smith2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Ethan Van Gelderen
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Lyncoln CliffeLock for Sharks is number 13 Thomas Dellow
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Lachlan MifsudInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Xavier Cacciotti
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Patrick CareyInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Hudsyn Frost
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sosefo FinauInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Jamie Curran
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Raymond PuruInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jabiri Mack
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Chelden HaywardReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Oliver Lester
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Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Alex Challenor
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Ratu Viliame Koroitamana
Bulldogs Ins
Sharks Ins
- Alex Challenor
- Hudsyn Frost
- Oliver Lester
Bulldogs Outs
Sharks Ins
- Jake White
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Lead photo - Courtesy Maf Photography
