Cronulla Sharks and North Queensland Cowboys meet in NRL elimination final

The Cronulla Sharks host the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday evening in an elimination final matchup. Both clubs enter the postseason following inconsistent performances to close out the regular season. The Sharks struggled during the final stretch of their campaign, winning only one of their last four games. Conversely, the Cowboys face defensive concerns after failing to secure a home final, most recently highlighted by conceding 50 points against the Canberra Raiders. The Cowboys received a boost ahead of the match with the NRL judiciary clearing Reuben Cotter to play. Cronulla welcomes back Braydon Trindall, who returns from a shoulder injury to rejoin a lineup that also sees several starters returning from rest.

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