Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend claims his confidence never suffered after his NRL qualifying-finals sacking, despite disagreeing with coach Shane Flanagans decision to hook him during the win over Canberra.Townsend bounced back from that season low in fine style on Friday night, starring in the Sharks preliminary-final win over defending premiers North Queensland.The Sharks junior scored one first-half try and laid on another after the break to put the nightmare of his effort against the Raiders well behind him.A couple of people have spoken about what happened in Canberra, Townsend said.It wasnt about me in Canberra - it was about the team.We got a good win. I didnt agree with what happened about being taken off but I respect Flanno and I respect the decision he had to make.At the time, I was like, whats going on?Im just thankful my boys supported me. Throughout the last couple of weeks, Ive had outstanding support from not only the players and coaching staff but past players have reached out.After that, it was about moving on. You have to take it as a man. Its a mans game. Sometimes, things dont go your way. Its about how you respond. Thats all I focused in on.Townsend said he focused on the form he had shown through much of 2016 in the lead-up to the clash with the Cowboys.I thought about the things Id done this year, he said.My preparation and work ethic hasnt changed. Ive tried to focus in on that. It was about backing myself, knowing that Ive put in the work and the time to put in a good performance. Ive had plenty of support from the boys in the locker room and coaching staff.Townsend will head into Sunday weeks grand final full of confidence.Im very pleased I could put in a performance I know I can do.For me, it was about getting back to basics. Im not only happy how Ive responded, its the greatest bunch of boys. It was about believing about myself and what Ive done. I backed myself and Ive done that since day one.Townsends halves partner James Maloney never doubted he would bounce back.I dont know if it was a tough period. He had one game that wasnt perfect; I dont think it was as terrible as everyone was saying, Maloney said.We knew, hes been outstanding for us all year so I had every faith he was going to come back and do the job. Hes very important to this side and, no doubt, hes got another big 80 in him. Taylor Jones Jersey . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. Luis Gonzalez Jersey . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. http://www.customastrosjersey.com/custom-bob-watson-jersey-large-416y.html . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. Rusty Staub Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. Jeff Bagwell Jersey . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. BOONE, N.C. -- Freshman Patrick Good scored 16 points and made 4 of 6 3-pointers, all 15 Mountaineers who played scored at least a point and Appalachian State rolled over Warren Wilson 119-51 in its home opener Thursday night.The 68-point margin of victory set a school record.Tyrell Johnson and Jake Babic each scored 13 points, Emarius Logan scored 11 and Ronshad Shabazz added 10. The Mountaineers outrebounded the Owls 54-25 and got 74 points from its bench.Bennett Holleys layup with 8:15 left made it 101-37, and the Mountaineers crossed the 1000-point mark for the first time since Jan.dddddddddddd 26 2016 at Georgia Southern.Leading 57-24 at halftime, Shabazz opened the second half with a 3-pointer to spark a 24-3 run and Appalachian State cruised. Appalachian State (1-2) shot 57 percent from the floor (40 of 70) and 43 percent from beyond the arc (12 of 28).Michael Pomeroy led the Owls, a United States Collegiate Athletic Association member, with 13 points. ' ' '