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Five-eighth Trindall reasserted his status as one of the game\u2019s most underrated playmakers, having a hand in at least three of the Sharks\u2019 six tries. Likewise, fullback Kennedy evoked memories of Sharks legend David Peachey with two slashing first-half tries.<\/p>\n
They weren\u2019t the only stars for the home side, though. Kayal Iro also put in a solid shift, finishing with one try, one line break, and a line break assist as the Shire Boys overwhelmed a disappointing Warriors outfit. <\/p>\n
To make matters worse for the visitors, they lost backline stars Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) and Luke Metcalf (hamstring) to injury late in the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuke\u2019s had a few obviously in the past and he currently feels like it is okay,\u201d Warriors coach Andrew Webster said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs in like he\u2019s going to miss time but he doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s a long-term one but he\u2019s just talking about how he felt with others in the past.<\/p>\n
\u201cCharnze is not a concussion, it\u2019s a neck. He just got jarred. He passed his test in there and said he didn\u2019t fell concussed at all.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s just worried about his neck and they\u2019ve cleared him so far.\u201d<\/p>\n
Madge provides Wash + Reynolds update | 06:49<\/p>\n
The only bright spot for the Wahs was a hat-trick to veteran winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, who extended his prolific scoring run against the Sharks to 16 tries from 19 games.<\/p>\n
The Aucklanders started strongly and led 6-0 after nine minutes. However, from that point it was all Cronulla, with tries to Kennedy (2), Iro, and Billy Burns giving them a commanding 24-10 lead at half time.<\/p>\n
Trindall and Kennedy were particularly electric during this period, with the five-eighth creating his fullback\u2019s first with a brilliantly delayed pass, before Kennedy grabbed his second with a slick show-and-go off the scrum.<\/p>\n
Watene-Zelezniak gave the visiting fans a faint glimmer of hope when he completed his hat-trick to make it 24-16 in the 43rd minute, but this was quickly extinguished as back-to-back tries to Teig Wilton and Siosifa Talakai helped Cronulla seal the deal.<\/p>\n
Erin Clark brought some respectability to the scoreline when he awarded a penalty try by the bunker in the 76th minute, but this would come as cold comfort to Andrew Webster, who faces a trip to Melbourne without two of his backline aces.<\/p>\n
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BIG HITS<\/p>\n
SUPER SUB SIFA<\/p>\n
He may not have started the game, but Talakai certainly made his presence felt during his 43 minutes on the park. Aside from scoring a game-clinching try, the rampaging utility also finished with 106 running metres and forced a vital error from Jackson Ford that culminated in Burns\u2019 touchdown.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s an absolute wrecking ball off the bench,\u201d Greg Alexander said on Fox League.<\/p>\n
WORRISOME WARRIORS<\/p>\n
After starting the season with three straight wins, Andrew Webster\u2019s Warriors are starting to look a little shaky. Granted, Watene-Zelesniak scored a neat hat-trick, but their right-hand defence leaked more than a malfunctioning toilet.<\/p>\n
WHERE\u2019S WILL GOING?<\/p>\n
The off-contract Kennedy continues to drive up his asking price. Unsigned for next season, it\u2019s not exactly clear where the flying fullback will land in 2027. The Sharks have a pretty handy fullback waiting in the wings in Liam Ison, but no matter where Kennedy ends up, he\u2019ll be an asset.<\/p>\n
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