Roosters rout Sharks to reach NRL grand final as Mad Monday looms
The Sydney Roosters defeated the Cronulla Sharks in a preliminary final to book a spot in the NRL grand final.
The Roosters crushed the Sharks in their preliminary final to secure a grand final spot. The Roosters controlled the game from start to finish, with several players delivering standout performances.
A key player scored a solo try and set up multiple others as the Sharks defence proved disorganised. The loss ends the Sharks' season and leaves just one match between the Roosters and the premiership.
For the Sharks, the loss was compounded by injury, with several key players unable to finish the game. The Sharks' backline mismatch issues, particularly under the high ball, exposed their weaknesses against the Roosters' precision attack.
- Preliminary final
- Match stage
- Roosters advance to grand final
- Outcome
- Solo try and multiple try assists
- Keary contribution
Why it mattersOne team will play for the NRL premiership this week while the other's season ends on Mad Monday.
AustraliaThe Roosters advance to the NRL grand final, one of the biggest nights in Australian rugby league.
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