Netstrata Jubilee Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 17 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 11, 2021 at 4:05 pm
Where: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
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Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
Last week’s shock loss to the Broncos may have been the reality call the Sharks needed with the finals fast approaching.
Cronulla’s four-game winning streak came to an end as Josh Hannay’s side fell by eight points at Suncorp, but with so many teams struggling to make up ground, the Sharks still find themselves sitting eighth on the ladder.
That isn’t to say Sunday’s game against the Warriors will come easy, though.
The Kiwis are equally as desperate to turn things around after suffering their fourth straight loss to the Dragons in overtime last week, a result that has left New Zealand with plenty of work to do now sitting 12th.
Injuries have largely been to blame for the Warriors’ demise, and unfortunately, things haven’t improved with Tohu Harris and Eliesa Katoa suffering shoulder injuries in the loss to St George.
Betting wise, it’s very difficult to feel overly confident in the Sharks, but they do deserve the benefit of the doubt with a strong 9-6 record on the back of a loss.
Home field advantage at Jubilee also works in Cronulla’s favour as the Warriors have played to an appalling 2-5 record away from home this year.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.55 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Ronaldo Mulitalo at $8.50.
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Will Chambers, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Connor Tracey, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Teig Wilton, 13. Toby Rudolf
Bench: 14. Braydon Trindall, 15. Siosifa Talakai, 16. Jack Williams, 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias, 19. Mawene Hiroti, 20. Andrew Fifita, 21. Luke Metcalfi.
Warriors: 1. Reece Walsh, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Rocco Berry, 4. Marcelo Montoya, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Sean O’Sullivan, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Matt Lodge, 11. Eliesa Katoa, 12. Bayley Sironen, 13. Jazz Tevaga
Bench: 14. Kane Evans, 15. Leeson Ah Mau, 16. Bunty Afoa, 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila
Reserves: 18. Adam Pompey, 20. Jack Murchie, 21. Taniela Otukolo, 22. Edward Kosi.