Finals footy at Allianz Stadium brought plenty of theatre on Saturday night as the Sydney Roosters locked horns with the Cronulla Sharks in Finals Week 2. Punters eyeing the markets had the Sydney Roosters installed as favourites at 1.45 in the head-to-head, while the Cronulla Sharks sat as 2.74 outsiders looking to cause an upset.
When the dust settled, it was a dominant display from the Sydney Roosters, who stormed away with a 46-10 victory over the Cronulla Sharks. The result brought a decisive end to the contest, well clearing the 45.5 total points line set by bookmakers ahead of kickoff.
How the match played out
The Sydney Roosters entered this fixture following a last-start loss to the Penrith Panthers on September 13. Shaking off that recent stumble, they put on a masterclass at their home venue, dominating across the park to secure a comprehensive win.
For the Cronulla Sharks, the night proved a tough outing. Coming off a win against the North Queensland Cowboys on September 12, they found themselves completely overran by a determined Sydney Roosters outfit that left little room to move.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this clash, it was a testing evening for our punters on the major markets. Our head-to-head tip on the Cronulla Sharks at 2.78 resulted in a loss as the Sydney Roosters powered to victory.
Additionally, our line selection backing the Cronulla Sharks +7.5 at 1.9 also resulted in a loss, as the Sydney Roosters comfortably covered the margin with their 36-point win.