Sebastian Kris was sent off for the ugliest of lifting tackles gone wrong, and while it wasn't always pretty, Cronulla have secured a hard fought 24-6 win and a home final, but it might have cost them yet another fullback.
PointsBet Stadium erupted, and former Sharks coach Ricky Stuart found seemingly every eyeball on him, when Kris dumped Sione Katoa on his head in the 59th minute and a tense game was turned the same way.
With Cronulla hanging onto a tight 10-6 lead but playing nowhere near their best, a probing crossfield kick was sent Katoa's way.
He was more than up to the examination, flying high with a clutch take. Kris then got...