Warriors vs Sharks: Josh Hannay blasts costly decision as final hopes start to fade

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Cronulla Sharks coach Josh Hannay was blamed for the decision not to score from the penalty spot, which proved costly in the two-point loss to the New Zealand Warriors.

Down 18-16 with the countdown, Cronulla had the opportunity to level the game and bring it to the golden point, but instead played with the Warriors a man short due to a sin- bin by Kane Evans.

Two tackles later, the Sharks kicked and returned the ball to the Warriors, who managed to hold on and claim their second straight victory.

Speaking to the media after the game, Hannay revealed it was his decision not to take the two points – but admitted he didn’t expect them to return the ball directly.

I’ll explain the first part of that, the decision to play – that was on me, ”he said.

“I thought Braydon (Trindall) missed a kick from a similar position in the first half and New Zealand was down to 12 men at the time.

“I just supported our guys and unfortunately after supporting our guys hitting him on the second tackle was not what I expected.

“I’ll do whatever comes my way to make this decision, but I’ll probably make the same decision again.

“I thought New Zealand was standing, we had a man and I thought it was the right decision at the time.”

Cronulla’s loss now drops them to 10th place on the NRL ladder and will have to turn things around quickly if they are to play football in the final this year.

Hannay described the loss as frustrating and said his team lacked composure at key moments.

It’s frustrating. I thought we had our chances, we have probably shown that we have a young spine right now, ”he said.

“We’re a little bit lacking in seniority in those positions and they’re trying their backs on our guys, but I just thought we looked a little frantic and hectic over there when we had a good ball opportunity. just thought we were lacking cool.

Losing games at this time of year in the situation we find ourselves in is not ideal. “

Cronulla will face Newcastle next weekend, with the two sides vying for the last two places in the top eight.

Hannay thinks it’s his job to get the players back on their feet for the game and change their season.

It is a loss that is difficult to bear and a pill that is difficult to swallow, ”he said.

“Everyone out there is broken – and when I say everyone, the staff included.

“My job is to get these guys back because they are disappointed and that’s a challenge. We face a team at Newcastle next week that are in a similar situation.

“The good parts of our game are good, and next week when we face a good side from Newcastle we just have to look for that 80 minute performance.

“We just have to do it longer.”

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