S3, R5: Hurricanes vs. Sharks (vBookie)

were on fire

 

46:30

The Sharks are looking good with ball in hand, despite the conditions. Ashleigh Stroud with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 1 metres. He's tackled by Kim Glensor but he manages to offload to Sam Graham in time.

The next phase to be played from 38 metres on the Hurricanes side of the halfway line.

Sam Graham with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 4 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Damien Taylor but gets off a great inside ball to James Hughes.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Hurricanes side of the halfway line.

James Hughes with the ball on the run here. He burrows down on the try line between a couple of Hurricanes forwards. We'll have to go to the TMO here... And it's given. Well, I can't see the grounding from that angle. From the reverse, well, you can see the ball, but is that on the line? I'm not sure, but the TMO has clearly seen enough.

TRY TO Sharks
Conversion attempt for the Sharks. Kick to be taken by Matthew Scoble. Great kick. He's nailed that one and they earn the extra 2 points.

Canes 8 - 27 Sharks

 

49:00 It's not going to get any easier from here for the Canes. League Lover is calling for the physio. It looks worse that a Torres broken nail. He's being substituted and rookie Adam Smith will come on in his place.

 

54:30

Penalty to the Hurricanes to be taken by Ed Ames. Pretty innocuous looking that. I wouldn't have called it a high tackle. From here, they're going to have a Kick for Touch. Great kick. That finds touch 14 metres upfield. The players run up to form the line out.

The next phase to be played from 22 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Hurricanes. That's a good throw.

Interference by the Sharks at the line out there. Another interesting call by the referee. That'll be a penalty to the Hurricanes.

The next phase to be played from 22 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Penalty to the Hurricanes to be taken by Ed Ames. From here, they're going to have a Kick At Goal - it seems they just want to get something on the board in this second half. A great connection for him there and he secures the 3 points.

Canes 11 - 27 Sharks

 

60:00 Luke Tyson on for Ashleigh Stroud. Shane Masters on for Wes 'The Cyclone' Welker.

Simon Nova comes on for Kelvin Fung

 

62:00 First real mistake of the game from Scoble as a kick downfield goes far too long and out of the back. Conceding possession to the Canes. Not much else to write home about at this stage.

 

66:00

Sam Graham with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 10 metres, and it looks like he might break the line before he's tackled by Brett Gemmell. The ball comes loose, but is scooped up by Simon Laing.

The next phase to be played from 28 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Simon Laing with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 3 metres. Laing is smashed by Benny Read who rips the ball from him in the tackle. Excellent work there, and possession is turned over!

The next phase to be played from 25 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line...