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NRL Finals Week 2 preview: Raiders, Sharks, Bulldogs and Panthers face do-or-die showdowns
Star five-eighth Ethan Strange missed the match due to influenza, contributing to Canberra Raiders' 32-12 semi-final loss and first straight-sets finals exit since 2009, officials said.
- The Canberra Raiders hosted the Cronulla Sharks in a sudden-death NRL semifinal on Saturday night, September 20, 2025, at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
- The Raiders faced a major setback when their breakout five-eighth Ethan Strange was ruled out due to illness overnight, forcing Simi Sasagi to start in his place.
- The Sharks sustained strong momentum after a 20-point win over the minor premiers, showcasing brilliant performances from halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes, who exploited the Raiders' shaky right edge.
- Cronulla defeated Canberra 32-12 on a chilly night, a result highlighted by Mick Ennis's praise that Trindall's kicking was '10/10' and the Sharks' dominant bench rotation.
- With the loss, Canberra bowed out of the finals in straight sets, while the Sharks advanced to face Melbourne Storm in next week's preliminary final on Friday night in Melbourne.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 22%
R 33%
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