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ROGER Tuivasa-Sheck has urged the Roosters sign Shaun Kenny-Dowall long term after he teamed up with the rocks-or-diamonds Kiwi international to stop the Paul Gallen inspired Sharks from pulling off a shock upset.
Kenny Dowall scored a 90m intercept try before Michael Jennings put him in the corner to seal a thrilling 24-18 victory that ended a three match losing streak and kept the Sharks anchored to the bottom of the table.
Paul Gallen's return provided a huge boost for Cronulla. Source: News Corp Australia
Tuivasa-Sheck set-up a contender for try of the year by dancing, darting and dashing past five defenders before putting James Maloney in for a spectacular 24th minute Remondis Stadium touchdown – but the future fullback claimed Kenny-Dowall was the "man-of-the-match'' following a dominate display on the left wing.
Shaun Kenny-Dowell celebrates with Boyd Cordner. Source: News Corp Australia
Kenny-Dowall – off-contract at the end of 2015 – made the most of a switch to the wing with a dominate display that could become a permanent move with Tuivasa-Sheck to play fullback next year and Blake Ferguson expected to join Michael Jennings in the centres.
Tuivasa-Sheck claimed the Roosters had to sign the player they allegedly tried to offload last year on a long term deal following the win that coach Trent Robinson said put his sides premiership defence back on track.
Sosaia Feki can't break away from a crowd of Roosters. Source: Getty Images
"He was brilliant tonight,'' Kenny-Dowall said.
"Big ups to him because he was the deserved man-of-the-match. He was awesome. I want him to stay at this club. He is an awesome player and we need him here. We haven't spoken about the off-field stuff about Ferguson but we are happy with the way SKDs is playing and he has earned a spot.''
Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes a line break — with a little support from Anthony Minichiello. Source: Getty Images
The Sharks looked set to pull off a shock victory when Sosaia Feki scored a stunning 80m try set-up by Michael Gordon to lock the scores at 18-18 with just 12 minutes to go.
The Sharks always looked a chance with the surprise return of Paul Gallen turning the 2014 rabble into the competitive force they were last season with the same roster.
But Kenny Dowall ended the brave fight that gave all Sharks fans hope and Peter Sharp reason for optimism when he scored a flukish try that came from a Mitchell Pearce kick.
Following his giant killing switch to the wing, Kenny Dowall said he would happily play on the flank.
Paul Gallen and the Sharks are left dejected after yet another loss. Source: News Corp Australia
"I enjoyed it because I could just concentrate on my attack,'' Kenny-Dowall said.
"I got to get my hands on the ball so it was good. I can't control what the club does in the future but I can control how I play. I am still here now and that is my focus. I will just play my best and I am happy to play on the wing if it means I am on the field.''
Tuivasa-Sheck said the stunning 24th minute run that gave the Roosters a 12-6 lead was all "instinctive''.
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"It was great to get that freedom and space,'' Tuivasa-Sheck said.
"I hit the space and waited for the defender to react and avoided him. I went head down and charged for the space and waited for them to come at me and I avoided them. I didn't know Jimmy was coming, I just turned and he was there so I popped it to him.''
Following three loses, Robinson said that last night's match was a "must win'' encounter that will help put the Roosters season back on track.
"We had to win that,'' Robinson said.
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"We have had a lot of criticism but it has been warranted. The boys have all put their hand up and shared the blame around and they have approached it the right way. We improved a lot tonight and hopefully that is the start.''
Robinson also said he was encouraged by James Maloney's performance while counterpart Peter Sharp declared having Gallen back would give his side a fighting hope.
Sydney Roosters 24 (S Kenny-Dowall 2 B Cordner J Maloney tries J Maloney 4 goals) bt Cronulla Sharks 18 (S Feki W Graham R Leutele tries M Gordon 3 goals) at Remondis Stadium. Referee: Alan Shortall, Henry Perenara. Crowd: 12,163.
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