**Sports Roundup: Week 2 of the Finals**
The second week of the finals brought its fair share of controversy, excitement, and impressive performances. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments that caught our attention.
**Concussion Concerns**
The Sea Eagles’ match against the Roosters got off to a worrying start, with two tackles resulting in two concussions. Centre Tolu Koula was the first to go down, collapsing to the ground after a collision with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Koula failed his HIA and was ruled out for the rest of the game. However, in a surprising turn of events, Jake Trbojevic, who suffered a head clash with Lindsay Collins, was allowed to return to the field despite showing clear signs of concussion.
**Sharks’ Defensive Masterclass**
The Sharks’ first-half defense was the key to their convincing win over the Cowboys. Ten minutes into the sudden-death clash, Nicho Hynes made a crucial tackle on Valentine Holmes, setting the tone for the rest of the half. The Sharks’ desperate defense snuffed out the Cowboys’ best attacking efforts, allowing them to take a 24-0 lead into halftime.
**Tedesco Proves His Worth**
James Tedesco proved once again that he’s still one of the best fullbacks in the game. Against the Sea Eagles, he set up tries, scored them, and was solid in defense. Despite losing his New South Wales job this year, Tedesco showed that he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
**Controversial Penalty Try**
The first points scored in the Sharks-Cowboys clash were courtesy of a controversial penalty try. Ashley Klein’s decision to award the try was met with skepticism, as it was unclear whether Braydon Trindall would have won the race to the ball if not tackled.
**Mesmerizing Try**
The Roosters scored a stunning try against the Sea Eagles, courtesy of a beautifully worked blindside play. Connor Watson’s flat pass to Luke Keary, followed by James Tedesco’s looping run behind a decoy-running Joseph Suaali’i, left the Sea Eagles’ defense standing. The try was a highlight of the match, but raised questions about what constitutes an obstruction.
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