"We've been to two prelims in the last two years before this, so the media just want to say whatever they want to say. We've proved a few things wrong, like can't win at 'Brookie' (Brookvale Oval), a few things like that. Burns admitted the fourth-placed Sharks were using the sceptics as fuel as they chase a top-two finals berth and more in 2026. Star fullback Will Kennedy reckons the Sharks are "used to" hearing the naysayers pipe up about the team's finals record. " "But they've got to do what's best for their family and it's best that we play good footy for them and, and for ourselves as well."