Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 18, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Odds
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Preview
Both flying high, Cronulla and Sydney Roosters square off for the first time since their nail-biting Qualifying Final last September.
Both sides have improved dramatically after landing in the bottom half of the Top 8 in 2023.
The ladder-leading, 8-1 Sharks made an important statement without Nicho Hynes, beating the (similarly disadvantaged) Storm 25-18 in Melbourne with novice five-eighth Daniel Atkinson the star of the show.
Hynes is back for the Sharks though he may still be in some doubt which sees Braden Hamlin-Uele drop out of the 17.
The fifth-placed Roosters have put a patchy start to the year behind them to win three in a row, scoring 138 points at the Dragons, Broncos and Warriors expense.
Dom Young and Angus Crichton ran riot as the Tricolours raced to a 22-0 lead in 14 minutes against the hapless Warriors, before taking their foot off the pedal in a 38-18 win.
Meanwhile, Sam Walker has settled into the role of being this teams chief conductor.
Junior Pauga replaces a concussed Joey Manu in the Roosters centres, while Brandon Smith is back from injury to take the spot vacated by suspended utility Sandon Smith.
The Roosters have won eight of their last nine against the Sharks, including that thrilling 13-12 eclipse during last years playoffs.
This is a huge opportunity for both teams to enhance their premiership claims.
Countering their NRL-best attack, the Roosters have conceded 18-plus points in their last seven matches. The Sharks defence is the stingiest in the competition.
The Cronulla pack has its hands full up against a rampaging Sydney Roosters unit, but the underdog Sharks have done enough recently to earn punters trust.
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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Tip
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.55 odds.
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 18. Samuel Stonestreet 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Billy Burns
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Fetalaiga Pauga 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Egan Butcher 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May 18. Zach Dockar-Clay 19. Naufahu Whyte 20. Sitili Tupouniua 21. Ethan King 22. Siua Wong
