Questions raised about Nicho Hynes' fitness after not kicking goals, poor defense moment highlighted by Johns.
Questions are being asked about Nicho Hynes' fitness after the Cronulla Sharks halfback didn't kick goals against Penrith in Las Vegas on Sunday. And Andrew Johns pinpointed a "really poor' moment in defence that allowed the Panthers to seal a 28-22 victory with a crucial late try.
Hynes had an early try assist in Cronulla's loss, but as is often the case when his side loses, the $1 million per season star copped the brunt of the backlash from fans. Many felt Hynes didn't get involved enough and was overshadowed by five-eighth Braydon Trindall.
Many noticed the curious detail that Trindall was kicking goals instead of Hynes, who is normally the Sharks' first-choice kicker when fully fit. Hynes reportedly had a groin issue in the pre-season, but the Sharks haven't divulged why he wasn't taking the shots at goal on Sunday.