Sharks v Raiders: Hynes slides to fullback; Woolford starts on debut
The Sharks head to Magic Round sitting comfortably in fourth spot and on a high after overcoming the send-off of Will Kennedy to down the Warriors.
Such was their composure and faith in their systems that they rarely seemed troubled in defence despite having 12 men for 63 minutes and going down to 11 men when Jesse Ramien was sin binned in the second half.
The Raiders got back on track with a win over the Bulldogs but know they'll need to go to another level if they're to make it two on the bounce.
When these sides met in round one, a late try to Hudson Young gave the Green Machine a 24-19 win over the Sharks in Canberra.
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The Rundown
Team news
Sharks: Nicho Hynes will start at fullback with Will Kennedy suspended and Braydon Trindall the new halfback. Connor Tracey moves to the centres to replace Jesse Ramien, who is also suspended.
Cameron McInnes moves to lock and Dale Finucane to prop in the team named 60 minutes before kick-off. Aiden Tolman drops back to the bench.
Raiders: Zac Woolford will start at hooker on NRL debut after Adam Elliott was ruled out. Tom Starling will remain on the bench. Seb Kris replaces Jarrod Croker (shoulder) in the centres and Xavier Savage joins the interchange bench in the only other reshuffle to the side.
Match: Sharks v Raiders
Round 10 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Nicholas HynesFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Connor TraceyCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Matt Frawley
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon TrindallHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Brad Schneider
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby RudolfProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Raiders is number 25 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Sharks is number 13 Dale FinucaneProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnesLock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 10 Aiden TolmanInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Wade GrahamInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Xavier Savage
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce HuntInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Harry Rushton
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Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Key match-up
Braydon Trindall v Brad Schneider: With Nicho Hynes going to fullback there's plenty of pressure on Trindall to take the reins and keep the Sharks machine rolling. Trindall's five appearances in 2022 have all been off the bench and now he takes over from one of the NRL's form playmakers. Schneider has done an admirable job in Canberra after being handed the keys when Jamal Fogarty suffered a knee injury and he continues to grow in confidence. The 21-year-old more than holds his own in defence as well and can expect plenty of traffic coming his way at Suncorp.
Stat attack
The Raiders' completion rate of 71 per cent is the equal lowest in the competition along with the Rabbitohs. The Sharks are completing at 76 per cent, ninth best in the NRL.
Match: Sharks v Raiders
Round 10 -
home Team
Sharks
5th Position
away Team
Raiders
10th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
