SHARKS PLAYER RATINGS

1. BEN BARBA ................... 9.5 No doubt the most dangerous player on the field, saved his best game for the big one. 2. SOSAIA FEKI ..................... 7 Solid kick returns and helped out in the middle. 3. JACK BIRD ......................... 7 Not his usual self after a knock early on, but still solid. 4. RICKY LEUTELE ................ 8 Solid kick returns and caused a few problems. 5. VALENTINE HOLMES...8.5 Used his speed well to get the Sharks on a roll each set. 6. JAMES MALONEY ........... 9 Conducted play as well as you would expect. 7. CHAD TOWNSEND ........... 7 Played a good support role. A few kicks went astray. 8. ANDREW FIFITA ........... 9.5 Nobody could tackle him. Tackle breaks would have to be in double figures. 9. MICHAEL ENNIS ............ 8.5 Tireless in defence. 10. MATT PRIOR ................ 8.5 Play to the form he showed during the finals. 11. LUKE LEWIS .................. 9.5 The wily veteran is getting better with age and worthy of a Clive Churchill Medal. 12. WADE GRAHAM .......... 7.5 Made good metres but missed too many tackles. 13. PAUL GALLEN ................. 8 A solid Gallen effort but not spectacular. BENCH 14. GERARD BEALE .............. 6 Did his best with little opportunity. 15. CHRIS HEIGHINGTON .... 6 Tried as hard as ever but not the punch he once had. 16. SAM TAGATAESE ........... 6 Only played limited minutes but good return. 17. JAYSON BUKUYA ........ 6.5 The Sharks best bench player made an impact.