Braydon Trindall returns for Cronulla Sharks in NRL elimination final

Cronulla Sharks half Braydon Trindall will return to the lineup for Saturday’s elimination final against the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium. Trindall missed the end of the regular season due to a shoulder injury sustained in a loss to the Canberra Raiders. His return coincides with a recent slump for the club, which lost four of its last five matches to finish fifth on the ladder. The Sharks will enter the match without Michael Gabrael, who is suspended for two weeks following a high shot. Meanwhile, the North Queensland Cowboys face uncertainty regarding the availability of forward Reuben Cotter, who is currently challenging a suspension at the judiciary. The Sharks seek to recover form after a difficult end to their campaign.

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