Best single half of footy I’ve ever seen’: Unstoppable Sharks beast stuns peers, pundits, and AFL stars

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Sharks enforcer Siosifa Talakai has erupted in the first half of his side’s clash against Cronulla, recording two tries and two try assists within 29 minutes.

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To add to his ridiculous statline, the 25-year-old ran for 193 metres as well adding nine tackle breaks, three line breaks and three offloads to his numbers after the first 40 minutes.

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Talakai has broken the internet with his ridiculous performance, with praise flooding in from all corners of the rugby league world.

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Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has revealed centre Morgan Harper was “underdone” for his crucial clash against Sharks gun Siosifa Talakai.

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Talakai ran riot in the first half, recording 193 run metres, nine tackle breaks, three line breaks and three offloads, while his opposite man missed six tackles.

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After 40 minutes the Sharks had a 32-0 lead and despite a huge comeback, the Sea Eagles were unable to best Craig Fitzgibbon’s side.

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Sharks enforcer Siosifa Talakai has erupted in the first half of his side’s clash against Cronulla, recording two tries and two try assists within 29 minutes.

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BULLS BEAT BUCKS BEHIND DEROZAN’S 41 POINTS, TIE SERIES 1-1

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