Lewis sees plenty of Panthers '03 similarities in Sharks
Ask Luke Lewis the obvious question for him this week - how this Cronulla team compares to the Penrith side with which he played in his only other grand final, 13 years ago - and he's off.
Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.
Ask Luke Lewis the obvious question for him this week - how this Cronulla team compares to the Penrith side with which he played in his only other grand final, 13 years ago - and he's off.
Cameron Smith claims Michael Ennis has never got under his skin and vowed he will keep his cool in the face of any agitation from Cronulla's master provocateur in Sunday's grand final.
The 9,155 souls who turned up at Cronulla's home ground at Woolooware Bay on a Monday night in late March would not have realised they were witnessing the start of something very special.Â
David Givney could easily have every right to turn his back on Cronulla's bid for a premiership on Sunday.
The veteran leader reveals he only began enjoying the game against midway through last season.
Cronulla have slapped a media ban on Andrew Fifita over fears the antics of the outspoken forward could overshadow the club's quest for a maiden NRL premiership.
The chances of the former Parramatta captain being registered in time to take up a contract with New Zealand Warriors next season are remote.
After leaving the Roosters, the NSW half has helped steer Cronulla to the brink of a historic premiership.
Cronulla are flying on the field, with an NRL grand final appearance in the offing on Friday night, but their prosperity off it is being stifled by delays in their $500 million property joint venture, according to Sharks chairman Damien Keogh.
The expected availability of Tagataese will leave Shane Flanagan with the prospect of having to drop another forward to squeeze the explosive front-rower into his team.
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