2019 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season explained

Year:2019
League:NRL
League Link:NRL
League Rank:7th
Playoff Result:Elimination Finalist
League Wins:12
League Draws:0
League Losses:12
Points For:514
Points Against:464
Ceo Title:CEO
Ceo: → Richard Munro
Coach:John Morris
Assistant Coach:Jim Dymock
Captain:Paul Gallen
Captain2:Wade Graham
Stadium:PointsBet Stadium
Avg Attendance:12,224
Top Tries:Josh Morris (15)
Top Goals:Shaun Johnson (45)
Top Points:Shaun Johnson (102)
Prev Season:2018
Next Season:2020

The 2019 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season was the 53rd in the club's history. The team was coached by John Morris, who replaced Shane Flanagan after he resigned in January.[1] The Cronulla Sharks were captained by Paul Gallen and Wade Graham and competed in the National Rugby League's 2019 Telstra Premiership.

Milestones

Fixtures

Pre-season

DateRound Opponent VenueResultCro. Opp. Tries Goals Field Goals Report
23 February Trial MatchWin2822Flanagan 4/5 [2]
2 MarchTrial MatchWin306Dugan, Morris, Fifita, Katoa, TownsendJohnson 4/4, Flanagan 1/1[3]

Regular season

Source:[4]

DateRound Opponent VenueResultCro. Opp. Tries Goals Field Goals Report
15 March1 Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium, NewcastleLoss814KatoaJohnson 2/2[5]
23 March2 Gold Coast TitansShark Park, SydneyWin206Katoa (2), Dugan, NikoraJohnson 2/4[6]
30 March31300SMILES Stadium, TownsvilleWin4216Townsend (2), Morris (2), Nikora, Dugan, B. BraileyJohnson 7/7[7]
6 April4 Parramatta EelsANZ Stadium, SydneyLoss1224Feki (2)Flanagan 2/2[8]
13 April5 Sydney RoostersPointsBet Stadium, SydneyLoss1630Morris, Johnson, WilliamsTownsend 2/3[9]
18 April6 Penrith PanthersPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin2420Xerri, Townsend, Fifita, DuganTownsend 4/4[10]
27 April7 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLoss629J. BraileyTownsend 1/1[11]
3 May8 Melbourne StormPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin2018Katoa, Nikora, Hamlin-UeleFlanagan 4/5[12]
9 May9 Gold Coast TitansSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneWin2618Morris (2), Gray (2), GallenFlanagan 2/5, Gallen 1/1[13]
19 May10 Manly Sea EaglesPointsBet Stadium, SydneyLoss1424Xerri, Hamlin-Uele, FekiFlanagan 1/3[14]
26 May11 St George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, SydneyWin229Xerri (3), B. BraileyFlanagan 2/3, Gallen 1/1[15]
12Bye
8 June13 Parramatta EelsPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin4222Xerri (2), Fifita, Dugan, Townsend, Flanagan, GrayFlanagan 7/8[16]
13 June14 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium, CanberraLoss2022Dugan (2), Morris, Hamlin-UeleJohnson 2/4[17]
30 June15 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium, SydneyLoss1214Feki, Johnson, DuganJohnson 0/3[18]
7 July16 Brisbane BroncosPointsBet Stadium, SydneyLoss2224Morris (3), Dugan, TownsendTownsend 0/4, Flanagan 1/1[19]
13 July17 Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneLoss1440Gray, Capewell, JohnsonJohnson 2/3[20]
19 July18 New Zealand WarriorsWestpac Stadium, WellingtonLoss1819Nikora, Townsend, FekiJohnson 3/3[21]
25 July19 North Queensland CowboysPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin1614Mulitalo, Dugan, XerriJohnson 2/3[22]
3 August20 South Sydney RabbitohsPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin3924Xerri (2), Mulitalo, Dugan, Morris, NikoraJohnson 7/8Townsend 1/1[23]
9 August21 Penrith PanthersPanthers Stadium, SydneyLoss2026Graham, Williams, Morris, FekiJohnson 2/4[24]
18 August22 St George Illawarra DragonsPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin1812Woods, Feki, XerriJohnson 3/3[25]
24 August23 New Zealand WarriorsPointsBet Stadium, SydneyWin4216Morris (2), Xerri, Dugan, Nikora, Hamlin-Uele, MulitaloJohnson 7/7[26]
1 September24 Canberra RaidersPointsBet Stadium, SydneyLoss1415Mulitalo (2), J. BraileyFlanagan 0/3Townsend 2/2[27]
8 September25 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, SydneyWin258Feki (2), Nikora, MorrisJohnson 4/5Gallen 1/1[28]

Finals series

Source:[29]

Ladder

Player movements

Source:[31]

Losses

Gains

Representative honours

The following players have played a first grade representative match in 2019. (C) = Captain

1 – Andrew Fifita was originally selected to play, but was subsequently forced to withdraw following suspension.

Squad statistics

Statistics Source:[32]

NameAppTGFGPts
152008
242008
160000
251004
23110044
2290036
212008
8119042
221219
101004
650020
2140016
183450102
740016
20000
20000
23150060
110000
850020
2470028
250000
50000
2567341
242008
161004
22130052
26 Players used — 0 0 0 0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shane Flanagan resigns as Sharks coach. 21 January 2019 . 11 February 2019.
  2. Web site: Trbojevic limps off as Sharks score trial win over Sea Eagles. sharks.com.au. 23 February 2019 . 26 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Sharks look sharp in big trial win over Knights. 2 March 2019 . 6 March 2019.
  4. Web site: 2019 Cronulla Sharks Draw. 11 February 2019.
  5. Web site: Lee intercept try gives Knights win over Sharks. 15 March 2019 . 15 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Katoa double ensures Gal celebrates milestone in style. 23 March 2019 . 23 March 2019.
  7. Web site: Johnson stands up as milestone man Gallen goes down. 30 March 2019 . 30 March 2019.
  8. Web site: Moses parts Sharks defence to guide Parra home. 6 April 2019 . 6 April 2019.
  9. Web site: Roosters stars Mitchell, Keary and Tedesco carve up Sharks. 13 April 2019 . 14 April 2019.
  10. Web site: Xerri and Nikora stand tall as Sharks charge home to beat Panthers. 18 April 2019 . 19 April 2019.
  11. Web site: Milford stars as Broncos destroy injury-hit Sharks. 27 April 2019 . 27 April 2019.
  12. Web site: Baby Sharks come of age in brave win over Melbourne. 3 May 2019 . 3 May 2019.
  13. Web site: Sharks lose Fifita and Prior but dig deep to outlast Titans. 9 May 2019 . 13 May 2019.
  14. Web site: Undermanned Sea Eagles upset Sharks in Shire. 19 May 2019 . 20 May 2019.
  15. Web site: Xerri hat-trick sinks Dragons in Wollongong. 26 May 2019 . 27 May 2019.
  16. Web site: Sharks welcome back Graham with dominant win over Eels. 8 June 2019 . 9 June 2019.
  17. Web site: Croker equals Raiders' greatest as they hang on for win. 13 June 2019 . 14 June 2019.
  18. Web site: Bulldogs overcome Foran injury to upset Sharks. 30 June 2019 . 30 June 2019.
  19. Web site: Depleted Broncos edge out wayward Sharks. 7 July 2019 . 8 July 2019.
  20. Web site: Storm surge past Sharks as Smith brings up 400. 13 July 2019 . 15 July 2019.
  21. Web site: Warriors sneak home as Green field goal sinks Sharks. 19 July 2019 . 19 July 2019.
  22. Web site: Sharks still in finals hunt after fighting back against Cowboys. 25 July 2019 . 25 July 2019.
  23. Web site: Graham leads Sharks to rout of rusty Rabbitohs. 3 August 2019 . 6 August 2019.
  24. Web site: Panthers' Generation Next put bite on Sharks. 9 August 2019 . 9 August 2019.
  25. Web site: Xerri's contentious late try saves Sharks against Dragons. 18 August 2019 . 19 August 2019.
  26. Web site: Sharks thump Warriors to strengthen top-eight spot. 24 August 2019 . 27 August 2019.
  27. Web site: Raiders sink Sharks in extra time to spoil Gallen tribute game. September 2019 . 1 September 2019.
  28. Web site: Sharks spoil Farah's fairytale finish to snatch finals spot from Tigers. 8 September 2019 . 9 September 2019.
  29. Web site: 2019 Cronulla Sharks Draw. 11 February 2019.
  30. Web site: Under-strength Sea Eagles send Sharks packing. 14 September 2019 . 15 September 2019.
  31. Web site: 2019 Player Transfers. 11 February 2019.
  32. Web site: NRL 2019 - Players. Rugby League Project. 11 February 2019.

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