Round 9
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks 25 def. South Sydney Rabbitohs 6
Team Info
Cronulla
- Previous Game:
- Round 8 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 10 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Greg Pierce (centre), Kevin Hogan (five-eighth), John Kay (front row)
- In:
- Paul Taylor (centre), Peter Howard (wing), John Monie (five-eighth), Noel Gallagher (front row), John Taper (bench)
- Changes:
- Brian Cox (fullback to bench), Paul Lennon (wing to fullback), Dave Cooper (hooker to second row), Ron Turner (second row to hooker)
South Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 8 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 10 vs. Western Suburbs
- Out:
- Elwyn Walters (hooker), Bob McCarthy (second row), Ron Coote (lock)
- In:
- George Piggins (hooker), Bob Moses (second row), Darrell Bampton (lock), Alan Burke (bench)
Match Notes
Phil Smith withdrew from the Souths team on Thursday due to an on going groin injury he was replaced by Alan Heiler with Bob Honan moving to the centre and Heiler on the wing.
Paul Taylor was sent off for punching after the halftime hooter had sounded. Paul Lennon & John Monie both left the field with head injuries in the 2nd half and were replaced by Brian Cox & John Taper.
Gary Stevens left the field after 20 minutes with bruised ribs and was replaced by Alan Burke.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables