Meet the Sharks
Your New Favourite Club (If You’re Into Underdogs Who Finally Bit Back)
They were the punchline. The drought team. The nearly men.
Until they weren’t.
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are proof that suffering makes the celebration sweeter.
If you want to back a club that’s worn heartbreak and finally cashed in, this one’s got teeth.
Southern Grit Since ’67
Born in 1967, the Sharks spent decades as the team that got close, but couldn’t quite close.
Finals flameouts. Rebuilds. More finals flameouts.
Their fans stuck with them through all of it.
And in 2016, it paid off.
The 2016 Miracle
After 49 years without a premiership, the Sharks bulldozed their way to the 2016 Grand Final, beat the Melbourne Storm, and finally broke the curse.
The scenes at Shark Park were like something out of a movie.
Tears. Flares. Lifelong fans hugging strangers.
It wasn’t just a title—it was release.
“Turn your porch lights off,” said captain Paul Gallen, “because the Sharks have won the comp.”
The Fan Vibe
This is a local club with die-hard roots in the Shire.
They’ve got no time for flashy gimmicks.
They like big forwards, heavy defense, and players who leave nothing in the tank.
The crowd at Shark Park?
Tight-knit. Vocal. Proud.
Famous Fin-Wearers
- Steve Rogers – The original Shark. Classy centre. Club legend.
- Andrew Ettingshausen (ET) – Smooth, stylish, and fast as hell.
- Gavin Miller – Tough as nails. A forward who could pass like a playmaker.
- Paul Gallen – The heart and soul of Cronulla for over a decade. Tougher than morning concrete.
- Valentine Holmes, Shaun Johnson, Nicho Hynes – Speed, style, and spark for the new era.
The Vibe
Cronulla is a club for fans who like earning it the hard way.
They’re not the biggest brand. Not the wealthiest.
But they show up, punch up, and play like they’ve still got something to prove.
Their story isn’t glossy.
It’s muddy. Bloodied. Glorious.
Why Pick the Sharks?
- You love a battler’s redemption arc
- You want a team that plays with edge and effort
- You’re not here for fashion—you’re here for the fight
- You like your footy with grit and a grin
You waited this long to pick a team. Might as well back one that made the wait worth it.
The Sharks are in.
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