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The Cronulla Sharks surprised everyone by advancing to the finals after defeating the Raiders.
The Cronulla Sharks have advanced to the preliminary finals, defying expectations that had them written off prior to the playoffs.
Their remarkable victory over the minor premiers, the Canberra Raiders, has ensured their season continues, with a trip to Melbourne now on the horizon for a shot at the grand final.
Here are the key talking points from the match.
The Raiders disappointed after losing finals, while Sharks advance with strong defensive performance.
The Raiders will head into the off-season severely disappointed after losing both finals matches despite winning the minor premiership.
It was a devastating end for the Green Machine, but on the flip side, the Sharks are alive in the title hunt.
Craig Fitzgibbon's side has only conceded 22 points in this finals series and he will have his men primed for a massive challenge against the Storm.
Sharks win back-to-back finals; Raiders face disappointment with consecutive losses despite minor premiership.
Achieving back-to-back finals wins for the first time since their inaugural premiership nine years ago, the Sharks held their nerve after conceding first points with a performance that silenced the majority of the 24,322 supporters in attendance.
The loss was a devastating result for the Raiders, who lost Ethan Strange on game day with influenza, as they became the first minor premiers since St George Illawarra in 2009 to bow out of the finals with consecutive losses.