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The Sharks have delivered a stellar performance to down the Cowboys in brutal fashion, beating their opponents 42-6 at Sharks Park.

Will Kennedy was awarded the Paul Green Medal for player of the match, named in honour of the legendary player and coach who tragically passed away aged 49.

Cronulla have now taken top spot on the NRL ladder after seven rounds, with the Storm and Dolphins in second and third.

The onslaught began after an offload from Scott Drinkwater league legend Greg Alexander labelled “terrible”.

The ball dribbled onto the turf and then into the path of fullback Will Kennedy who was able to charge away and score before cult hero Tom Hazelton also got himself on the score sheet.

The next four-pointer came from debutant Sam Stonestreet who scored untouched in front of his friends and family, sharing a special embrace.

Braydon Trindall then scored his first of two tries that came either side of halftime, stunning the North Queensland side on both occasions.

Rondalo Mulitalo scored next, steaming onto a perfect Nicho Hynes pass before the Cowboys finally got a try of their own.

Valentine Holmes flew onto a Chad Townsend kick to score, stemming the flow of Cronulla points for a short period.

But it was the Sharks who hit back once again, with Mulitalo recording his third game with a try double in-a-row.