Great idea given the gloom around the club at the moment!
Some of these weren't exactly quality football, but they were memorable for different reasons.
I'll put the 16 GF in it's own category.
5. Vs Eels 2010, 11-0
We were truly terrible from 2009-2011, and after 13 straight losses we beat the eels in the ugliest game ever. Fergie scored two tries, Tim Smith was halfback, pouring rain. Not a quality game by any stretch but the relief of getting a win was unreal.
4. Vs Cowboys 2013 final, 20-18
The 7 tackle game, but our first finals win in 6 years, we were getting tired at the back end but feki scored in the corner and put us in front. Then Jomo tackled linnett into touch on the siren to save the day.... Except the clock broke and they had to play a few more minutes. Crazy game, controversial, but great win.
3. Vs Dragons 2008, 13-12
We were down 12-0 and getting hammered by saints fans before two late tries and a Noddy field goal got us home.
2. Vs Storm 2018, 17-14
Had to win to stay in the top 4 after back to back tight losses. Our defence was amazing in the second half, repelling Melbourne over and over, before ramien streaked away and Dugan scored to put us out of reach.
1. Vs Raiders 2016 final 16-14
I rate this one above the GF. The gutsiest win I've ever seen. We had no right to win it, but we did. It was then that I knew this Sharks team was different, this one would win the comp.
Honourable mentions:
- vs Parra 2000, ETs last home game (but he didn't play, was injured).
- vs Knights 2002 (42-0 halftime against the premiers?!?!)
- vs Manly 2005 (biggest win against our old enemy)
- vs Dragons 2011 (we were crap, they were premiers, got them 16-10)
- vs Storm 2008 (17-16 Noddy field goal)
- vs Storm 2012 (no Gallen, they were undefeated, Jeremy Smith try 12-10)
- vs Broncos 2012 ( we bashed them and Stapleton got a length of the field intercept try)
- vs Roosters 2015 (on 10 losses, Bird had a blinder, won 20-12)
- vs Bulldogs 2001 final, smashed them 52-10, Martin Lang scored.
Ah this was too much fun reminiscing....