Canberra Raiders face a six-day turnaround after a golden point defeat on Sunday against the Brisbane Broncos. Ricky Stuart’s fear of a short turnaround has come to fruition.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks have momentum and were impressive against the Sydney Roosters last weekend.
Winner faces Melbourne Storm in the prelim final at AAMI Park on Friday, September 26.
📋 Late Mail and Team News
Tom Hazelton is an outside chance of making the Sharks line-up after missing the week 1 final against the Roosters.
Ethan Strange has been ruled out with an illness on game day. Simi Sasagi has been drafted into the starting line-up, with Matty Nicholson coming onto the bench.
📊 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
🆚 Raiders vs Sharks
Head to Head (Since 2013): Raiders 14 wins, Sharks 11 wins
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Gamble responsibly. As at 9am, September 20.
📌 Other Games To Be Played
HostPlus Cup Preliminary Final: Burleigh Bears vs Redcliffe Dolphins – UAA Park, 2:10pm (AEST)
Knock On Effect NSW Cup Preliminary Final: New Zealand Warriors vs Parramatta Eels – Jubilee Stadium, 5:15pm (AEST)
NRLW Finals: Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans – McDonald Jones Stadium, 2:30pm (AEST); North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4:15pm (AEST)
