Official Aiden Tolman

[andrew's_sharks]

I think the time is right for this guy. He has been a consistent player in our side and will get to go out likely playing some finals footy and getting some wins. Congrats on a great career.

 

[bort]

He'd still have 10 middle forwards ahead of him if he stayed

I count 9 however I guess 10th could be whichever of Wade/Wilton is on the bench as that still takes a spot off him.
Trindall also a bench spot ahead of him.

Only see 8-9 at the Dogs currently with them looking to move on two of those potentially. So yeah he is quite a bit closer to selection there.
Closer/further depending on if Ciraldo likes a bench utility or four forwards.

 

[BurgoShark]

Somebody check on @Gards

 

[CrazyMatt]

Tolman to retire at the end of the 2022 season​

Sharks MediaFri 26 Aug 2022, 08:45 AM
Sharks forward Aiden Tolman has announced the 2022 season will be his last in the NRL.

Earlier this week Tolman made the decision to hang up the boots at the end of the 2022 season, before informing the Sharks playing group on Thursday morning, with his retirement to bring down the curtain on a celebrated 15-year NRL career.

Originally from Hat Head on the NSW North Coast and a highly touted junior, having played in the 2006 Australian Schoolboys team, alongside the likes of Mitchell Pearce and Israel Folau, Tolman would debut in the NRL for the Storm in 2008.

The highly respected forward would go on to play 314 NRL games at Melbourne, the Bulldogs and now Sharks.

Somewhat fittingly his last regular season game at PointsBet Stadium will be against Canterbury, the club where he played 222 top grade matches and in two Grand Finals.

Following his 10-years at the Bulldogs, Tolman made the move to the Sharks where he has represented Cronulla in 39 games since joining the club in 2021.

One of just 45 players in history to have achieved the 300-game milestone, Tolman will move to 26th on the all-time list for most matches played when he runs out for game number 315 on Saturday night.

Sharks members and fans are invited and encouraged to bid a special farewell to Tolman, as well as Andrew Fifita who makes his final PointsBet Stadium appearance in Cronulla colours, at the game against the Bulldogs on Saturday. The pair are expected to make a final lap of honour following the game.

Tolman was scheduled to address the media at a press conference earlier today, with Sharks media to later make available through website and social media channels




Best of luck to him. Absolute professional during his time with us.

 

[stormshark]

Was glad when he signed, Like Fifs its the right time to retire. Hope we can give him another GF, but a win.

 

[Sevshark]

I count 9 however I guess 10th could be whichever of Wade/Wilton is on the bench as that still takes a spot off him.
Trindall also a bench spot ahead of him.

Only see 8-9 at the Dogs currently with them looking to move on two of those potentially. So yeah he is quite a bit closer to selection there.
Closer/further depending on if Ciraldo likes a bench utility or four forwards.

Yeah I included Wade since he's been moving into the middle when Teig comes on.

 

[Jaz]

He's been great for us but like Fifs, now's the right time with the youth we have coming through.

They're giving us some extra impetus to win it this year!

 

[Sparkles]

I hope we keep Pele as a result of these guys moving on.
I don't know if he'll be any good in the end, but I love seeing guys come up through our systems and getting to play together. I think it makes them all better players.

 

[Matty C of the Shire]

he has been good for us, and I hope he mentored the youth coming thru

 

[Wiz]

Can someone check on Gards

 

[Thresher]

Sounds a bit like he might have a cold in the interview.

Tolman retirement press conference

Watch as Aiden Tolman this morning announced to the Media he will be retiring at the end of season 2022

www.sharks.com.au

 

[Shortfin Mako]

I hope we keep Pele as a result of these guys moving on.
I don't know if he'll be any good in the end, but I love seeing guys come up through our systems and getting to play together. I think it makes them all better players.

Me too but in the end it is Pele's decision and choice.

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Well done on a great career.

 

[Proud Shark]

Has anyone checked on Gards?

Somebody check on @Gards

Can someone check on Gards

 

[bort]

At this stage I think Gards just wants to be alone right now

 

[Sparkles]

At this stage I think Gards just wants to be alone right now

And fair enough. The news has taken it's toll, man.

 

[MMsharks]

I hope we keep Pele as a result of these guys moving on.
I don't know if he'll be any good in the end, but I love seeing guys come up through our systems and getting to play together. I think it makes them all better players.

Fitz said in his coach's mail; its sad to see Pele go because he would have been part of our development in FG...something like that

 

[Thresher]

Fitz said in his coach's mail; its sad to see Pele go because he would have been part of our development in FG...something like that

He used the words "bitterly disappointed"

 

[Sparkles]

Fitz said in his coach's mail; its sad to see Pele go because he would have been part of our development in FG...something like that

There's still time to backflip, surely... It's what Andrew would want

 

[Sevshark]

There's still time to backflip, surely... It's what Andrew would want

He's always dreamed of seeing Franklin play Union