Round 15
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks 33 def. Balmain Tigers 9
Team Info
Cronulla
- Previous Game:
- Round 14 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 16 vs. St George
- Out:
- Bob Wear (centre), Michael Francisco (bench)
- In:
- John Taper (centre)
Balmain
- Previous Game:
- Round 14 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 16 vs. Western Suburbs
- Out:
- Keith Outten (five-eighth), Dave Bolton (halfback), Arthur Beetson (second row)
- In:
- Hal Browne (centre), Peter Boulton (hooker), Geoff Connell (second row), Paul Cross (bench)
- Changes:
- Terry Parker (centre to halfback), Philip Carey (hooker to bench), Peter Fardell (bench to five-eighth)
Match Notes
Bob Wear was a late withdrawal for Cronulla he was replaced by John Taper.
Balmain captain Dave Bolton & Keith Outten withdrew late in the week with injuries Terry Parker moved from centre to half with Hal Browne coming into the centre and Peter Fardell coming in for Outten. Arthur Beetson couldn't backup from the 3rd test on Saturday due to a leg injury and was replaced by Geoff Connell.
Balmain lost Len Killeen just before halftime with a torn hamstring he was replaced by Paul Cross then just after halftime Peter Boulton left the field with a broken nose and hand injury he was replaced by Phil Carey. Barry McTaggart later left the field with a badly cut eye but could not be replaced.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
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Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash