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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
       Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Club season matches review.



2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership
Club Season Index: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks [Season Matches Review]

+ Mar 10-12 - Round 1

Sharks bye

+ Mar 17-19 - Round 2

Saturday March 18, 2006
Sharks vs Brisbane Broncos at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 12
Tries (2): Darren Albert (21st), Adam Dykes (3rd)
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 3)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 16
Tries (3): Brad Thorn (44th), Shane Webcke (67th), Casey McGuire (70th)
Goals (2): Michael Ennis (2 from 3)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 14221
Halftime score: Sharks 12-0

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Phil Leuluai
15. Luke Douglas
16. Cameron Ciraldo
17. Tevita Latu		 Brisbane Broncos:
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Tame Tupou
3. Casey McGuire
4. Shaun Berrigan
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Brett Seymour
8. Shane Webcke
9. Michael Ennis
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Dane Carlaw
12. David Stagg
13. Neville Costigan
Subs:
14. Steven Michaels
15. Brad Thorn
16. Ben Hannant
17. Greg Eastwood

+ Mar 24-26 - Round 3

Saturday March 25, 2006
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Sharks at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 20
Tries (3): Brett Stewart (32nd), Travis Burns (51st), Steven Bell (62nd)
Goals (4): Matt Orford (4 from 4)

SHARKS 18
Tries (3): Darren Albert (15th), Adam Dykes (3rd), Phil Bailey (75th)
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 4)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 13114
Halftime score: Sharks 10-6

Other Match Information:
3rd - Try: DYKES, Adam [Sharks 4-0]
4th - Conversion: COVELL, Luke [Sharks 6-0]
15th - Try: ALBERT, Darren [Sharks 10-0]
15th - Missed Conversion: COVELL, Luke [Sharks 10-0]
32nd - Try: STEWART, Brett [Sharks 10-4]
33rd - Conversion: ORFORD, Matt [Sharks 10-6]
37th - Sin Bin: Luke Covell (Sharks) [Sharks 10-6]
48th - Penalty Goal: COVELL, Luke [Sharks 12-6]
51st - Try: BURNS, Travis [Sharks 12-10]
52nd - Conversion: ORFORD, Matt [12 all]
62nd - Try: BELL, Steven [Sea Eagles 16-12]
63rd - Conversion: ORFORD, Matt [Sea Eagles 18-12]
73rd - Penalty Goal: ORFORD, Matt [Sea Eagles 20-12]
75th - Try: BAILEY, Phil [Sea Eagles 20-16]
76th - Conversion: COVELL, Luke [Sea Eagles 20-18]


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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steven Bell
4. Paul Stephenson
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Ben Kennedy
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Luke Williamson
16. Adam Cuthbertson
17. Mark Bryant		 Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Cameron Ciraldo
15. Luke Douglas
16. Luke Harlen
17. Tevita Latu

+ Mar 31-Apr 2 - Round 4

Saturday April 1, 2006
Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 24
Tries (5): Lance Thompson, Tevita Latu, Luke Douglas, Phil Bailey, Beau Scott
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 22
Tries (4): John Sutton, Todd Polglase, Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 3), Nathan Merritt (0 from 1)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 12274
Halftime score: Sharks 20-6

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Cameron Ciraldo
15. Luke Douglas
16. Matt Hilder
17. Tevita Latu		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Paul Mellor
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Luke Stuart
13. Ben Rogers
Subs:
14. Joe Galuvao
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Shane Rigon
17. Shannan McPherson

+ Apr 7-9 - Round 5

Saturday April 8, 2006
Sharks vs Sydney Roosters at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 24
Tries (4): David Simmons, Brett Kimmorley, Luke Covell, Beau Scott
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 4)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 28
Tries (5): Amos Roberts, Anthony Tupou, Brett Finch, Craig Wing, Ashley Harrison
Goals (4): Craig Fitzgibbon (4 from 6)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 12331
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 16-0

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Cameron Ciraldo
Subs:
14. Darren Mapp
15. Luke Douglas
16. Matt Hilder
17. Tevita Latu		 Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Amos Roberts
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Sam Perrett
6. Braith Anasta
7. Brett Finch
8. Adrian Morley
9. Craig Wing
10. Craig Fitzgibbon
11. Shane Shackleton
12. David Shillington
13. Chris Flannery
Subs:
14. Jamie Soward
15. Ashley Harrison
16. Anthony Tupou
17. Charlie Tonga

+ Apr 14-17 - Round 6

Sunday April 16, 2006
Wests Tigers vs Sharks at Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah, Sydney (NSW)

WESTS TIGERS 42
Tries (7): Paul Whatuira 2, Michael Crockett 2, Ryan O'Hara, Rocky Trimarchi, Ben Galea
Goals (7): Brett Hodgson (6 from 7), Scott Prince (1 from 1)

SHARKS 16
Tries (3): David Simmons, Brett Kearney, Nigel Vagana
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 3)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 15550
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 24-16

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Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Michael Crockett
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Shane Elford
6. Daniel Fitzhenry
7. Scott Prince
8. Ryan O'Hara
9. Robbie Farah
10. John Skandalis
11. Todd Payten
12. Ben Galea
13. Jamaal Lolesi
Subs:
14. Chris Heighington
15. Rocky Trimarchi
16. Keith Galloway
17. Chris Paterson		 Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Adam Dykes
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Matt Hilder
Subs:
14. Paul Gallen
15. Luke Douglas
16. Tevita Latu
17. Nigel Vagana

+ Apr 21-25 - Round 7

Saturday April 22, 2006
Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 24
Tries (4): Lance Thompson, Adam Dykes, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 5)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 22
Tries (4): Luke O'Donnell 2, Matt Sing, Rod Jensen
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 4)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 9025
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 22-10

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Adam Dykes
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Brett Kelly
16. Greg Bird
17. Tevita Latu		 North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Ashley Graham
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Carl Webb
9. David Faiumu
10. Shane Tronc
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Gavin Cooper
Subs:
14. Aaron Payne
15. Rod Jensen
16. Matthew Scott
17. Mitchell Sargent

+ Apr 28-30 - Round 8

Friday April 28, 2006
Penrith Panthers vs Sharks at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

PENRITH PANTHERS 12
Tries (2): Rhys Wesser, Matthew Cross
Goals (2): Preston Campbell (2 from 2)

SHARKS 40
Tries (7): Luke Covell 2, Darren Albert 2, Paul Gallen, Luke Douglas, Adam Dykes
Goals (6): Luke Covell (6 from 7)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 16268
Halftime score: Sharks 22-12

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Lee Hookey
3. Danny Galea
4. Michael Gordon
5. Nick Youngquest
6. Preston Campbell
7. Luke Priddis
8. Joel Clinton
9. Paul Aiton
10. Craig Stapleton
11. Shane Rodney
12. Matthew Cross
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Brian Norrie
16. Frank Pritchard
17. Luke Swain		 Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Adam Dykes
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Beau Scott
15. Greg Bird
16. Tevita Latu
17. James Stosic

+ May 6-7 - Round 9

Sunday May 7, 2006
Sharks vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 30
Tries (5): Lance Thompson, David Simmons, Nigel Vagana, Luke Covell, Darren Albert
Goals (5): Luke Covell (4 from 5), Lance Thompson (1 from 1)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 12
Tries (2): Charlie Leaeno 2
Goals (2): Ben Hornby (1 from 1), Aaron Gorrell (1 from 1)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 18845
Halftime score: 12-all

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Adam Dykes
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Beau Scott
16. Greg Bird
17. Tevita Latu		 St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Colin Best
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Brett Morris
6. Trent Barrett
7. Ben Hornby
8. Justin Poore
9. Aaron Gorrell
10. Ashton Sims
11. Ben Creagh
12. Dean Young
13. Shaun Timmins
Subs:
14. Michael Henderson
15. Matt Bickerstaff
16. Charlie Leaeno
17. George Ndaira

+ May 13-14 - Round 10

Sunday May 14, 2006
Canberra Raiders vs Sharks at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 28
Tries (5): Clinton Schifcofske, Adam Mogg, David Howell, Jason Smith, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
Goals (4): Clinton Schifcofske (4 from 5)

SHARKS 38
Tries (7): David Simmons 2, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey, Paul Gallen, Kevin Kingston, Cameron Ciraldo
Goals (5): Luke Covell (5 from 8)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 9695
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 24-6

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Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Adrian Purtell
3. Craig Frawley
4. David Howell
5. Adam Mogg
6. Jason Smith
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Andrew Lomu
9. Simon Woolford
10. Troy Thompson
11. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
12. Jason Croker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Marshall Chalk
15. Michael Hodgson
16. Trevor Thurling
17. Alan Rothery		 Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Nigel Vagana
7. Brett Kearney
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Cameron Ciraldo
16. Greg Bird
17. Tevita Latu

+ May 19-21 - Round 11

Sunday May 21, 2006
Bulldogs vs Sharks at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

BULLDOGS 32
Tries (5): Matt Utai 2, Hazem El Masri, Willie Tonga, Daniel Holdsworth
Goals (6): Hazem El Masri (6 from 8)

SHARKS 24
Tries (5): David Simmons, Matt Hilder, Greg Bird, Luke Covell, Phil Bailey
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 5)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 12728
Halftime score: Bulldogs 14-6

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Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Cameron Phelps
4. Willie Tonga
5. Matt Utai
6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Brent Sherwin
8. Chris Armit
9. Corey Hughes
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Tony Grimaldi
12. Sonny Bill Williams
13. Reni Maitua
Subs:
14. Billy Ngawini
15. Dallas McIlwain
16. Brad Morrin
17. Jarrad Hickey		 Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Cameron Ciraldo
17. Tevita Latu

+ May 26-28 - Round 12

Saturday May 27, 2006
Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 34
Tries (6): Darren Albert 2 (26th, 45th), Greg Bird (14th), Nigel Vagana (1st), Phil Bailey (38th), David Simmons (72nd)
Goals (5): Luke Covell (5 from 6)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 20
Tries (4): Wairangi Koopu 2 (65th, 78th), Sione Faumuina (58th), Simon Mannering (8th)
Goals (2): Tony Martin (2 from 4)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 9490
Halftime score: Sharks 24-4

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Richard Villasanti
15. Matt Hilder
16. Beau Scott
17. Tony Caine		 New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Todd Byrne
3. Tony Martin
4. Simon Mannering
5. Misi Taulapapa
6. Jerome Ropati
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. Nathan Fien
10. Evarn Tuimavave
11. Michael Luck
12. Wairangi Koopu
13. Sione Faumuina
Subs:
14. Steve Price
15. George Gatis
16. Louis Anderson
17. Sam Rapira

+ Jun 2-4 - Round 13

Sharks bye

+ Jun 9-11 - Round 14

Saturday June 10, 2006
North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 4
Tries (1): Brenton Bowen
Goals (0): Josh Hannay (0 from 1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 26
Tries (4): Brett Kimmorley, Hutch Maiava, Paul Gallen, Darren Albert
Goals (5): Luke Covell (5 from 5)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 16778
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 8-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Josh Hannay
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Shane Muspratt
7. Brett Firman
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Shane Tronc
11. Justin Smith
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Travis Norton
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. David Faiumu
16. Matthew Scott
17. Daniel Strickland		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Lance Thompson
12. Greg Bird
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Reece Williams
17. Beau Scott

+ Jun 16-18 - Round 15

Saturday June 17, 2006
Sharks vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 15
Tries (2): Greg Bird 2
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 3)
Field Goals (1): Brett Kimmorley

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 12
Tries (2): Brett Stewart, Steve Menzies
Goals (2): Travis Burns (2 from 2), Chris Hicks (0 from 1)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 11083
Halftime score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 8-6

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Reece Williams
17. Beau Scott		 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Matai
4. Steve Menzies
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Kylie Leuluai
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Luke Williamson
13. Ben Kennedy
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Jason King
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose

+ Jun 23-25 - Round 16

Saturday June 24, 2006
Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 16
Tries (3): Anthony Quinn 2, Craig Smith
Goals (2): Andrew Johns (2 from 3)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 26
Tries (4): Nigel Vagana 2, Brett Kearney, Beau Scott
Goals (5): Luke Covell (5 from 5)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 18212
Halftime score: Newcastle Knights 10-0

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Nathan Hinton
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Andrew Johns
8. Craig Smith
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Reegan Tanner
Subs:
14. Luke Davico
15. Adam Woolnough
16. Todd Lowrie
17. Kirk Reynoldson		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Scott
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Reece Williams
17. Brett Kearney

+ Jun 30-Jul 2 - Round 17

Sunday July 2, 2006
Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Suncorp Metway Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 26
Tries (5): Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Corey Parker, Tame Tupou, Darius Boyd
Goals (3): Corey Parker (3 from 9)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 12
Tries (2): Greg Bird, Brett Kearney
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 2)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 25863
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 16-6

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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Tame Tupou
3. Joel Moon
4. Nick Emmett
5. Scott Minto
6. Brett Seymour
7. Shane Perry
8. Shane Webcke
9. Casey McGuire
10. Brad Thorn
11. Dane Carlaw
12. Corey Parker
13. Greg Eastwood
Subs:
14. Neville Costigan
15. Ben Vaeau
16. Ian Lacey
17. Ben Hannant		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Scott
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Matt Hilder
16. Ben Pomeroy
17. Brett Kearney

+ Jul 7-9 - Round 18

Sunday July 9, 2006
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Wests Tigers at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 10
Tries (1): Kevin Kingston
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 3)

WESTS TIGERS 22
Tries (4): Daniel Fitzhenry, Ben Galea, Shane Elford, Dean Collis
Goals (3): Brett Hodgson (3 from 4)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 15070
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 8-6

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Darren Albert
2. Nigel Vagana
3. Beau Scott
4. Luke Covell
5. Adam Dykes
6. Brett Kimmorley
7. James Stosic
8. Kevin Kingston
9. Luke Douglas
10. Greg Bird
11. Lance Thompson
12. Paul Gallen
13. Hutch Maiava
Subs:
14. Matt Hilder
15. Reece Williams
16. Brett Kearney		 Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Shane Elford
3. Dean Collis
4. Jamaal Lolesi
5. Shannon McDonnell
6. Daniel Fitzhenry
7. Scott Prince
8. Keith Galloway
9. Robbie Farah
10. John Skandalis
11. Ben Galea
12. Todd Payten
13. Dene Halatau
Subs:
14. Bronson Harrison
15. Chris Heighington
16. Sam Harris
17. Ryan O'Hara

+ Jul 14-16 - Round 19

Sunday July 16, 2006
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 38
Tries (7): Ryan Cross 2, Sam Perrett 2, Chris Flannery, Iosia Soliola, Setaimata Sa
Goals (5): Craig Fitzgibbon (5 from 9)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 32
Tries (5): Nigel Vagana, Adam Dykes, Greg Bird, Brett Kearney, Darren Albert
Goals (6): Luke Covell (6 from 6)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 9241
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-16

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Amos Roberts
2. Vince Mellars
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Sam Perrett
6. Braith Anasta
7. Josh Lewis
8. Adrian Morley
9. Craig Wing
10. David Shillington
11. Anthony Tupou
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Chris Flannery
Subs:
14. Brett Finch
15. Shane Shackleton
16. Setaimata Sa
17. Ashley Harrison		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Darren Albert
2. Leon Bott
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Scott
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Richard Villasanti
16. Reece Williams
17. Brett Kearney

+ Jul 21-23 - Round 20

Friday July 21, 2006
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 28
Tries (5): Billy Slater 2, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson, Cooper Cronk
Goals (4): Cameron Smith (3 from 4), Matt Geyer (1 from 1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 12
Tries (2): Richard Villasanti, Darren Albert
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 2)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 11486
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 16-0

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Jake Webster
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Adam Blair
17. Nathan Friend		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Ben Pomeroy
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Richard Villasanti
15. Beau Scott
16. Reece Williams
17. Matt Hilder

+ Jul 28-30 - Round 21

Friday July 28, 2006
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Newcastle Knights at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 18
Tries (3): Lance Thompson, Paul Gallen, Reece Williams
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 4)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 22
Tries (4): George Carmont, Andrew Johns, Adam Woolnough, Brian Carney
Goals (3): Andrew Johns (3 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 17574
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Ben Pomeroy
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Matt Hilder
10. Luke Douglas
11. Greg Bird
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Hutch Maiava
15. Darren Mapp
16. Reece Williams
17. Beau Scott		 Newcastle Knights:
1. Milton Thaiday
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Andrew Johns
8. Adam Woolnough
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Kirk Reynoldson
Subs:
14. Luke Davico
15. Craig Smith
16. Todd Lowrie
17. Reegan Tanner

+ Aug 4-6 - Round 22

Saturday August 5, 2006
New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 12
Tries (2): Michael Luck, Grant Rovelli
Goals (2): Tony Martin (2 from 3)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 10
Tries (2): Luke Covell, Brett Kimmorley
Goals (1): Luke Covell (1 from 2)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 4850
Halftime score: 6-all

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Patrick Ah Van
3. Tony Martin
4. Simon Mannering
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Jerome Ropati
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Evarn Tuimavave
9. Nathan Fien
10. Steve Price
11. Awen Guttenbeil
12. Wairangi Koopu
13. Louis Anderson
Subs:
14. George Gatis
15. Sam Rapira
16. Epalahame Lauaki
17. Michael Luck		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Darren Albert
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Ben Pomeroy
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. Richard Villasanti
15. Matt Hilder
16. Cameron Ciraldo
17. Beau Scott

+ Aug 11-13 - Round 23

Saturday August 12, 2006
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Parramatta Eels at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 14
Tries (2): David Simmons, Ben Pomeroy
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 3)

PARRAMATTA EELS 34
Tries (6): Luke Burt 2, Wade McKinnon, Mark Riddell, Glenn Morrison, Jarryd Hayne
Goals (5): Luke Burt (5 from 7)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 12830
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-8

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. David Simmons
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Richard Villasanti
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Cameron Ciraldo
Subs:
14. Luke Douglas
15. Nigel Vagana
16. Paul Gallen
17. Beau Scott		 Parramatta Eels:
1. Luke Burt
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Luke O'Dwyer
4. Ben Smith
5. Eric Grothe
6. John Morris
7. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Mark Riddell
10. Chad Robinson
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Daniel Wagon
13. Glenn Morrison
Subs:
14. PJ Marsh
15. Dean Widders
16. Wade McKinnon
17. Josh Cordoba

+ Aug 18-20 - Round 24

Saturday August 19, 2006
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Penrith Panthers at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 28
Tries (5): Paul Gallen 2, Darren Albert 2, Reece Williams
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 5)

PENRITH PANTHERS 32
Tries (6): Rhys Wesser 2, Luke Rooney, Lee Hookey, Craig Stapleton, Michael Gordon
Goals (4): Preston Campbell (4 from 6)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 7827
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-8

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Darren Albert
2. Mitch Brown
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Richard Villasanti
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. James Stosic
15. Brett Kearney
16. Cameron Ciraldo
17. Beau Scott		 Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Danny Galea
4. Lee Hookey
5. Luke Rooney
6. Preston Campbell
7. Craig Gower
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Craig Stapleton
11. Frank Pritchard
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Brian Norrie
16. Luke Swain
17. Paul Aiton

+ Aug 25-27 - Round 25

Saturday August 26, 2006
St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at WIN Stadium, Wollongong (NSW)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 18
Tries (3): Matt Cooper, Dean Young, Brett Morris
Goals (3): Wes Naiqama (2 from 3), Aaron Gorrell (1 from 1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 4
Tries (1): Paul Gallen
Goals (0): Luke Covell (0 from 1)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 16897
Halftime score: St.George-Illawarra Dragons 6-4

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Wes Naiqama
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Brett Morris
6. Trent Barrett
7. Ben Hornby
8. Luke Bailey
9. Dean Young
10. Jason Ryles
11. Matt Bickerstaff
12. Ashton Sims
13. Ben Creagh
Subs:
14. Danny Wicks
15. Michael Henderson
16. Aaron Gorrell
17. Shaun Timmins		 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Darren Albert
2. Mitch Brown
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Richard Villasanti
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Beau Scott
12. Lance Thompson
13. Paul Gallen
Subs:
14. James Stosic
15. Nigel Vagana
16. Brett Kearney
17. Cameron Ciraldo

+ Sep 1-3 - Round 26

Saturday September 2, 2006
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Canberra Raiders at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 24
Tries (4): Luke Covell 2, Brett Kearney, Ben Pomeroy
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 5)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 26
Tries (4): Todd Carney 2, Simon Woolford, Alan Tongue
Goals (5): Clinton Schifcofske (5 from 5)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 9289
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 26-0

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Darren Albert
2. Mitch Brown
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. Nigel Vagana
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. James Stosic
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Beau Scott
12. Lance Thompson
13. Phil Bailey
Subs:
14. Reece Williams
15. Brett Kearney
16. Luke Harlen
17. Cameron Ciraldo		 Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Adrian Purtell
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. Craig Frawley
6. Todd Carney
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Michael Hodgson
9. Simon Woolford
10. Troy Thompson
11. Kris Kahler
12. Jason Croker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Marshall Chalk
15. Ben Jones
16. Dane Tilse
17. Michael Weyman