The Sharks came into the match without a loss since Round 16, recording a five-game victory streak which included a 66-0 demolition job on the Dolphins in July. The Dragons were up for the fight against their neighbouring rivals, with a harsh admission from Fitzgibbon summarising his side's lack of intent. I just felt like we just smart-arsed our way through that game. Throwing in the highly impressive Newcastle Knights, who are missing key personnel and sit only one win behind both of the clubs, it's a crucial loss for the Sharks. The club will face the Raiders, Titans, Rabbitohs and Storm to finish the home and away season in finals football.