Talakai try gives Sharks the lead; Fifita to meet with Panthers

Cronulla have started the second half with a strong intent. That turned into points – and the lead – when Sifa Talakai singled out Ben Hunt from close range and proved too big and strong. Cronulla lead 12-10 after Hynes converts.

We’re four minutes into the second half and Tyrell Sloan had produced a superb try-saving tackle to deny Nicho Hynes. Excellent work. On the next play, they manage to hold up Siosifa Talakai. An excellent show of resilience from the Red V. Dragons lead 10-6

Earlier today, Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was denied a penalty try after this play. Thoughts?

The Sharks defence holds strong until the final play of the first half. Then the Dragons cash in again to take a 10-6 lead into the break. As was the case with their first try, St George Illawarra loaded up the right edge with Ben Hunt, Ryrell Sloan and Zac Lomax. Another nifty play ends with Ravalawa scoring his second try of the afternoon.

St George Illawarra keep their foot down, and another attacking opportunity presents itself. In the end, Ben Hunt supplies the telling pass down the short side and Mikaele Ravalawa does the rest. That’s now 14 try assists for Ben Hunt this season. The conversion attempt from out wide is horribly affected by the wind. It misses by a mile. Sharks lead 6-4 after 28 minutes.