Moreton Daily Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 22 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 15, 2021 at 4:05 pm
Where: Moreton Daily Stadium
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Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Preview
The NRL may have saved the best for last with this Sunday matinee between 9th and 10th.
Both teams head into this game at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to form, the Knights winners of two straight and the Sharks looking to snap a two-game losing skid.
With that in mind, it’s no shock to find Newcastle as the short-priced favourite as they also look to pick up their second win of the season over Cronulla.
The Knights won a 26-22 thriller back in April thanks to a brilliant two-try performance from Kalyn Ponga, and it’s fair to say they look a much different team now that Mitchell Pearce has returned to the side.
In other good news, Bradman Best looks set to play following a shoulder scare last week, leaving the Knights at full strength as they continue their top eight push.
In terms of trends, the Knights have won three straight over Cronulla dating back to 2019 and they should no problem adding to that record if they can force the Sharks into their usual mistakes.
Cronulla has easily been one of the most unpredictable teams to bet on this season, and with the Knights in a bit of a purple patch, you’d be crazy to bet against them.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $3.00 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Ronaldo Mulitalo at $11.
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Sharks team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Connor Tracey 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Aaron Woods 11. Briton Nikora 12. Jack Williams 13. Toby Rudolf 14. Luke Metcalf 15. Aiden Tolman 16. Andrew Fifita 17. Billy Magoulias 18. Joniah Lualua 19. Will Chambers 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Mawene Hiroti
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Enari Tuala 3. Kurt Mann 4. Bradman Best 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson 14. Sauaso Sue 15. David Klemmer 16. Simi Sasagi 17. Brodie Jones 18. Josh King 19. Jirah Momoisea 20. Phoenix Crossland 21. Starford To’a