Paul Gallen says he is not concerned about criticism from former NRL star Andrew Johns, who has suggested the Cronulla Sharks could struggle and “crumble” during the finals series.
The comments are framed as part of wider pre-finals debate about how the Sharks might handle pressure, with multiple outlets reporting that Gallen directly addressed the criticism rather than dismissing it as irrelevant. While Johns is presented as a prominent voice offering caution about the team’s prospects, Gallen’s response focuses on confidence and readiness for the finals campaign.
Across the outlets, the core reporting is the same: Gallen reacts to Johns’ assessment and rejects the implication that the Sharks will collapse under finals intensity. Coverage does not present additional on-field details or new evidence of a team shift, instead concentrating on the public exchange between two well-known figures from the sport as the finals approach.
