{"id":422724,"date":"2024-09-20T13:01:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=422724"},"modified":"2024-09-20T22:09:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T22:09:31","slug":"hynes-plays-second-fiddle-as-perfect-teammate-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=422724","title":{"rendered":"Hynes plays 'second fiddle' as perfect teammate stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cronulla<\/a> have advanced to the prelim finals, \ufeffknocking off the Cowboys<\/a> in a complete turnaround on their performance last weekend.<\/p>\n

The hosts flew out of the gates at Allianz Stadium\ufeff to take a 24-0 lead into the break, with the likes of Braydon Trindall and Cameron McInnes starring in the rout.<\/p>\n

North Queensland showed some fight in the second half, but it was too little too late.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Unlikely Sharks hero stands up with 'magnificent' display<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> 'Stitch up': Legends stunned by shock Bunker call<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> 'Blew it up': Tensions explode with fiery melee<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/p>\n

The Mole rates every player's performance out of 10 from Friday night's game.<\/p>\n

CRONULLA SHARKS\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. William Kennedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safe at the back and came up with one of the plays of the night with a try-saving ankle tap on his opposite, Scott Drinkwater. Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Sione Katoa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced a try with a bat back from a bomb and was denied another by the bunker after great work to get to the line. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Bunker<\/p>\n

22. Jesse Ramien<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set up a try and two line breaks in a fine return from injury – the only blot on his game was a miss on Val Holmes that led to a try. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Kayal Iro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Put Mulitalo over for a try with a clever bat-on and made some strong bursts to win his first finals match. Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loved the fast, open game – was too quick for Kyle Feldt, scoring a try and helping lay on two more. Rating: 8.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Braydon Trindall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decimated the Cowboys in the first half, scoring two tries and having a hand in the other two. Took over as chief playmaker with an immaculate kicking and running game. Rating: 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Nicho Hynes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy to play second fiddle to Trindall – kept it simple and gave Trindall time and space to work his magic. Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

8. Toby Rudolf<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solid in the middle, doing plenty of defence and running for over 120 metres as the Sharks won the battle up front. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Blayke Brailey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quiet in attack, making few runs, but gave good service from dummyhalf and led the tackle count. Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Oregon Kaufusi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only played a little over half an hour and made just four runs – will need to do more against Penrith next week. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Briton Nikora<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always a danger with his wide running, having a hand in a try and constantly bending back the Cowboys' defensive line. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Teig Wilton<\/strong><\/p>\n

His best season continued with a powerhouse game, running strongly out wide and asking plenty of questions of the defence. Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Cameron McInnes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The man at the heart and soul of the Sharks scored a vital try and came up with some massive effort plays when his team was struggling. Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Trio<\/p>\n

3. Siosifa Talakai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifted the intensity of the Sharks when he got his chance off the bench but got a mere 16 minutes. May get more game time against Penrith. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Jack Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n

His strength and size caused some worries for the defence when injected into the fray. Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Royce Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got a mere 12 minutes but made an impact and was unlucky to have a try denied by the bunker. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Thomas Hazelton<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sharks' new cult hero got the crowd to their feet with his wholehearted running. Earned his pay and then some. Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Scott Drinkwater<\/strong><\/p>\n

Led the Cowboys in run metres but not his best game – made a few bad decisions and let a bomb bounce that led to a try. Rating: 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Kyle Feldt<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wonderful NRL career ended sadly – struggled to contain Mulitalo's pace and then injured his calf. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Valentine Holmes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did his best to inspire his team in their second half fightback with two tries and was his team's most dangerous ball runner until a late injury. Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Worrying<\/p>\n

4. Viliami Vailea<\/strong><\/p>\n

The youngster didn't make any major errors but looked a little out of his depth in only his second final. Will improve. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Murray Taulagi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran his team out of trouble with his trademark bursts from the back but got few chances in attack. Rating: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Tom Dearden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set up all three Cowboys tries in the brief second half comeback and showed plenty of spark – but missed a worrying nine tackles. Rating: 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Jake Clifford<\/strong><\/p>\n

A quiet game at half, failing to take control when the Cowboys needed a cool head in the face of the Cronulla onslaught. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8. Jordan McLean<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked hard in defence but was kept well in check by the Sharks forwards, making just 67 metres from 10 runs. Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Reece Robson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Busy around the rucks and topped the tackle count but five missed tackles and two errors marred his game. Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Jason Taumalolo<\/strong><\/p>\n

The big man was marked for special attention from the start by the Sharks defence and had little impact in attack. Rating: 6<\/p>\n

11. Heilum Luki<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looked like breaking the line several times before being brought down by desperate Sharks defence. Little off his game. Rating: 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Jeremiah Nanai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never got into the match, making just three runs for 20 metres. Will be disappointed with his poor contribution. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Reuben Cotter<\/strong><\/p>\n

As always, was the Cowboys' busiest forward, doing the hard work and was rewarded with a determined try. Rating: 7.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cotter<\/p>\n

14. Sam McIntyre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed plenty of enthusiasm, making more yardage than any Cowboys forward, but never really threatened the defence. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

15. Harrison Edwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the youngest players in the contest, had just three runs for 21 metres but will have learned from the past two weeks. Rating: 4.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"NRL<\/p>\n

16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Cowboy who was down on his game, rarely getting his hands on the ball in his half hour of game time. Rating: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. Griffin Neame<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the Cowboys' best, showing plenty of get up and go when given his opportunity off the bench. Rating: 7<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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