Two semi-final clashes will take centre stage in the second week of finals footy this weekend in the NRL.
Cronulla were brushed aside by the minor premiers Melbourne in last week's qualifying final, which condemned them to a seventh consecutive loss in the finals.
However, Craig Fitzgibbon and his Sharks side overcame this hoodoo, defeating North Queensland in Sydney.
On Saturday, the Sydney Roosters made light work of Manly to book their spot in the prelims.
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NRL SEMI-FINALS RESULTS, SCORES:
Cronulla Sharks 26-18 North Queensland Cowboys
Friday, September 20 at Allianz Stadium (7.50pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
4. Kayal Iro
22. Jesse Ramien
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
3. Sifa Talakai
15. Jack Williams
16. Royce Hunt
17. Thomas Hazelton
14. Daniel Atkinson
Sharks team news:
Sione Katoa struggled through his side's qualifying final loss to the Storm last week but has been named for the semi-finals.
Jesse Ramien missed the defeat due to an ankle injury but is a late addition this week after being included in the extended squad. Sifa Talakai moves to the bench.
Despite struggling against the Storm, Nicho Hynes has kept his place at halfback with Craig Fitzgibbon sticking strong with his No.7.
North Queensland confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Villiami Vailea
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Jake Clifford
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Sam McIntyre
15. Harrison Edwards
16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Griffin Neame
18. Jaxon Purdue
Cowboys team news:
Todd Payten has named an unchanged side after the Cowboys edged past the Knights last week to progress through to the semis.
Sydney Roosters 40-16 Manly Sea Eagles
Saturday, September 21 at Allianz Stadium (7.50pm)
Sydney confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sandon Smith
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
22. Victor Radley
13. Naufahu Whyte
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Nat Butcher
17. Terrell May
18. Zach Dockar-Clay
Roosters team news:
Trent Robinson is boosted by the return of veteran enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves for what could be his last game for the club before he moves to the Super League.
The Kiwi forward has been put straight into the starting side with Nat Butcher dropping back to the bench and Zach Dockar-Clay dropping to 18th man.
Tyrell May also moves out of the starting side and reverts to his role on the bench.
Spencer Leniu was initially named to start against Penrith last week but was dropped to the pine late on and will come off the interchange once again this week.
Victor Radley has made a shock return with the forward listed at lock to push Naufahu Whyte back to the bench and Siua Wong out of the 17.
Manly confirmed team:
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Tommy Talau
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Matt Lodge
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Karl Lawton
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown
18. Clayton Faulalo
Sea Eagles team news:
Tom Trbojevic visibly struggled upon his return from a shoulder injury against the Bulldogs last week but has been named at fullback.
The condition of Jason Saab remains unclear with Tolutau Koula keeping his place in the centres after the injured winger was once again not named.
