The Sharks are back into a preliminary final after the Raiders became the first minor premiers since 2009 to be knocked out of the finals in straight sets.

But Cronulla will face a massive test against the Storm next Friday night in their bid to break a nine-year Grand Final drought.

It’s the first time since 1949 both the AFL and NRL minor premiers (or their equivalents) have been knocked out in straight sets (or its equivalent).

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