Overview
- Hynes says disrespect toward his family and the Sharks has driven a more outspoken approach heading into Friday night at AAMI Park.
- Cronulla finished fifth and advanced by eliminating the Roosters and minor premiers Canberra to reach the preliminary final.
- The Sharks have won nine of their past 10 and have arrived in Melbourne confident despite a heavy loss on their previous trip.
- After three seasons in the Storm system before joining Cronulla in 2022, Hynes says his insight shapes plans to test several targets, including halfback Jahrome Hughes following recent injuries.
- He dismisses outside criticism as “noise,” as figures such as Cooper Cronk and Matty Johns describe a tougher Sharks tone built on a siege mentality.