Overview
- Melbourne ended Cronulla’s campaign 22-14 at AAMI Park in the preliminary final.
- Cronulla reached the penultimate weekend after a nine-from-ten surge and knockout wins over the Roosters and minor premiers Canberra.
- The Sharks announced multiple re-signings, including Ronaldo Mulitalo, Braydon Trindall, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton, Tom Hazelton and Oregon Kaufusi.
- Extensions were also confirmed for Billy Burns, Tuku Hau Tapuha and Niwhai Puru, while no external 2026 signings have been announced.
- Daniel Atkinson is joining St George Illawarra and Kade Dykes is heading to Canterbury, with Blayke Brailey having taken the captaincy late after Cam McInnes’ ACL injury and stadium issues lingering throughout the season.