NRL: Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon spoke to the media following their Preliminary Finals defeat to the Penrith Panthers.
Once again Cronulla had high expectations heading into 2024 and while their premiership bid again came up short, there were plenty of positives to be taken.
It didn’t, largely owing to the chasing pack’s faltering form in the closing rounds, but Cronulla were undoubtedly in a vulnerable position.Week 1 of the finals The Sharks lost seven of their 10 games against top eight sides in 2023, conceding nearly 30 points per game against finals-bound opponents. Hynes’ form was mixed throughout 2024, with the club’s marquee man was criticised for at times taking a back seat during games.
Regular Season On-Field Caller Improved Finals Record Toby Rudolf Melbourne Awkward Dilemma Heading SEASON REVIEW Finals-Bound Opponents Competition Heavyweights Complete Syndesmosis Tear Marquee Man Preliminary Final Royce Hunt Finals Time Genuine Premiership Contenders Victoria Y. Kyle Robbins Sharks Role Finals Record Injury Return Finest Finals Performances Breakout Game Daily Telegraph Expectations Heading Business End Finals Game Football Side Club Mid-Year Spectacular Breakout Game Penrith Panthers Finals Losing Clubs Finals Record Daniel Atkinson Shock Losses David Riccio Brutal Review Unheralded Halves Partner Final Game Oceania Sharks Coach Side Face Coached Football Team Kyle Robbins Sharks Finals Record Spiritual Leader Chasing Pack Finals Chances Fox League Craig Fitzgibbon Preliminary Finals Australia And New Zealand Mid-Season Consistency Cameron Mcinnes Hunt Destinations Finals Performances Premiership Bid Addin Fonua-Blake Cronulla Sharks Veteran Journalist Jack Williams Development Team V Quiet Evening Michael Maguire Finals Win Dale Finucane Australia Sharks Brutal Review Criticism Heading
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