
Sharks excelled in finals, with Trindall and Hynes dominating, while Raiders struggled without Strange.
In the 32-12 victory over the Raiders in Saturday night's elimination semi-final, the Sharks demonstrated how vital an effective halves combination is in finals football.
Trindall and Hynes controlled the second half to perfection.
The Raiders, on the other hand, had very little rhythm following the loss of their best attacking weapon, Ethan Strange, on the morning of the final.
It was always going to be a tough assignment following the 95-minute epic and heartbreak against the Broncos the week before, coupled with the fact that eight players in the Raiders lineup were playing in their first finals campaign.