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Tim from Fox Sports | Roosters vs Sharks Preview

Season 2025, Ep. 82

In this special Opposition Fan Preview, Boldo is joined by Roosters tragic and Fox Sports media director Tim Micallef as the Sharks prepare to face the Sydney Roosters in week one of the finals at Shark Park.


The chat dives into:


Why the Roosters are being called the NRL’s form team, with six straight wins.


James Tedesco’s career-best season, ball-playing improvement, and Dally M chances.


The key battle up front: Lindsay Collins and Spencer Leniu vs Addin Fonua-Blake and Toby Rudolf.


How Blayke Brailey’s running game could unlock the Sharks’ attack.


Nicho Hines’ current form and what scares the Roosters most about Cronulla.


A look back at the tight 13–12 Roosters win in 2023 and what’s changed since.


Tim’s fearless predictions on field goals, anytime try scorers, and whether the Sharks are the Roosters’ “bunnies.”


A wider media and broadcast perspective on the NRL’s record year, expansion clubs like the Dolphins, and debates around the competition structure.


It’s part tactical preview, part banter, and part dig at commentators (yes, Dan Ganane cops it).


Sharks fans, get set for a massive clash under lights at Shark Park – and join Boldo and Franco for the live Debrief straight after full-time.


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