What a massive clash to kick off the finals action! The Cronulla Sharks powered past the North Queensland Cowboys 26–16 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 12 September, delivering when it mattered most.
Heading into this Finals Week 1 showdown, the numbers pointed toward a strong showing for the home side. Cronulla saw their market support pick up late, with Cronulla Sharks moving from 2→1.85 (firmed) in the lead-up. Meanwhile, the North Queensland Cowboys drifted from 1.8→1.95 (drifted).
The final scoreline of 26–16 sealed a 10-point victory for the Sharks, getting the job done in style and moving past the Cowboys.
How the tips went
Let's look back at how our published selections fared in this Finals Week 1 encounter at Allianz Stadium.
Our head-to-head selection on the Cronulla Sharks at 1.4 caught a win as the home side secured the 26–16 victory.
We also picked the Cronulla Sharks -7.5 in the line market at 1.85, which landed a win as they covered the margin comfortably.