Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has backing to continue making the shock substitution calls as the Sharks continue their quest for a maiden NRL premiership.Flanagan shocked many when, for the first time this season, he benched halfback Chad Townsend midway through the second half of Saturdays NRL qualifying final win over Canberra.However the move paid off, with Jack Birds injection into the halves giving the Sharks enough impetus to complete a courageous comeback despite facing an early 12-0 hole.Cronulla now get an extra week for their injured players to recuperate as they await the winner of Fridays semi-final between North Queensland and Brisbane.The preliminary final will be played at Allianz Stadium on Friday week.Vice-captain Wade Graham said he and his teammates had faith in Flanagan to impact the game from as high up as the coachs box.The playing group and coaching staff believe in each other. We wouldnt be able to come down here and get the job done if we didnt, Graham told AAP.Flanagan later revealed post-game that he initially planned to insert substitute back Gerard Beale in the centres and shift Bird to lock.But his intentions were scuppered when skipper Paul Gallen withdrew on game day with a back injury, and Graham himself was concussed five minutes into the contest.Graham said the players were ready to sacrifice for the sake of the team.You do whatever the team needs, thats what rugby league is, he said.Its a team sport. When you get the results like (Saturday night), everyone can appreciate it and everyone enjoys. Its the reward that everyone gets.I have no doubt that Chaddy (Townsend) will be back in the seven in a couple of weeks and hell be playing 80 minutes.Graham declared himself certain to return for the grand final qualifier along with Gallen and Sam Tagataese, who hasnt played since injuring his shoulder in round 22. Emmitt Smith Jersey .Y. -- Injured Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno did not practice with the team Monday and head coach Ron Rolston said its unlikely hell play in Wednesdays season opener in Detroit. Xavier Woods Jersey . And follow TSN.ca right through Deadline Day for all the updates. From Pierre LeBrun While Anaheim GM Bob Murray said earlier this season he was not going to trade Jonas Hiller despite the fact hes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, some sources have told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun that Murray might be willing to move another goalie. http://www.cheapcowboysjerseyschina.com/ezekiel-elliott-jersey/ . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Rico Gathers Jersey . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Justin March-Lillard Jersey . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. did not practice on Wednesday as the team began on-field preparations for the matchup Sunday in London with the Los Angeles Rams. He is dealing with a hip injury.The injury is not believed to be serious, and there is a strong chance hes able to play this week, according to a source. It could even be termed as more abdominal discomfort than the hip, the source said.Coach Ben McAdoo said Beckham was pretty sore on Wednesday. He spent the day working inside with the team trainers.Well take it day by day, McAdoo said. Well see how he responds when he gets up in the morning.Beckham was injured in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens. He returned after missing a series and finished with a career-high 222 yards receiving and two touchdowwns, including the game-winner with less than two minutes remaining.ddddddddddddThe Giants top playmaker had 211 yards and two touchdowns after suffering the injury on Sunday.Odell is an outstanding competitor, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday during a conference call with Giants reporters. Look at what he did in the second half to win that game.If Beckham doesnt play or is not 100 percent, it would be a substantial blow to the Giants. He leads the Giants with 35 receptions for 581 yards and three touchdowns.Its not mandatory that he practices this week in order to be on the field Sunday against the Rams.No, if hes ready to play in the game, McAdoo said, hell play in the game.