Western Sharkie
Jaws
Bloody Greenturds fault
Official GRAND FINAL 2016 Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v Melbourne Storm, Sunday 2 October 7:15pm @ANZ Stadium
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HaroldBishop
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Not sure Barba would have helped with a better attitude.
Gards
Jaws
We would have choked hard in 2017 or just gone off the rails
Which is what we went on and kinda did anyway but we had good players form go backwards in 2017 and no Barba
Everything came together in 2016 and we still almost fell short but thank goodness we didn't. That was our chance and we took it
Which is what we went on and kinda did anyway but we had good players form go backwards in 2017 and no Barba
Everything came together in 2016 and we still almost fell short but thank goodness we didn't. That was our chance and we took it
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Maloney was our problem in 2017. Agitated for a pay rise and unsettled the whole squad.
vicsharkfan
Jaws
No ennis either
Sir Chadley
Jaws
So did Brailey start playing FG in 2017?
Western Sharkie
Jaws
The older one I think for memory
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Of course. What am I talking about!!
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Fair questionOf course. What am I talking about!!
So yes you are right.
It was “Brailey”
Gards
Jaws
Prior went backwards big time - had a finger injury or something IIRC. Prior was one of our most important in 2016.
Bird regressed, Maloney tanked ect.
Looking up season 2017 we actually had a very positive win/loss ratio and finished 5th so on paper not a terrible season, a solid one but in reality it was a very disappointing one.
In my head I had us finishing 8th and only scraping into finals.
That terrible finals week one loss to Cowboys must have really messed me.
We still had quality players and coach and expected to really kick on from our premiership but I remember stories of the players just not getting up the same way for that season after the jubilation of 2016 and the toll that season took on players physically and mentally.
We got that premiership monkey off our back but as fans I think we all wanted more, we tasted success and didn't want it to end.
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Western Sharkie
Jaws
But I wonder if that was premiership hangover.
If we had lost, the team may have been more Hungry (even Maloney) so these players may have had a better 2017 (Apart from Ennis who retired of course)
As for Benny, maybe he may have not celebrated so hard (
).So it’s to hard to really judge what may have or may not have happened.
But…….. much happier with a “in the hand” 2016 premiership than a “maybe” 2017 one
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Sharky Pete
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2016 GF remains the greatest night ever. Nothing will ever top that, well maybe premiership No. 2.
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It still nearly brings a tear to my eye thinking about it. “Fifita… aww”
Sharky Pete
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Sharky Pete
Great White
It was the ET and Gal embrace that does that for me.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
It wasn't real mate....
Sharky Pete
Great White
I know you're taking the piss but my avatar suggests you're wrong.
djhabib
Jaws
Amazing what AI can do these days
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Mako Shark
Support Sharks tragic Dylan Wright at official Aus Idol finale Watch Party
Sharks at Kareela is hosting the Official Dylan Wright Watch Party for the Australian Idol finale on Monday night - get behind the Sharks tragic!
And just a reminder of his 2016 Grand Final song, "First Sunday":
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Famous 'Up Up Cronulla' mural finds new home at PointsBet Stadium
An iconic mural of Paul Gallen and Andrew Ettingshausen has been brought home to PointsBet Stadium.
Sharks Mural Launch - Press Conference
Iconic 2016 grand final mural of Cronulla Sharks legends Paul Gallen and Andrew Ettingshausen returns home
An iconic tribute to the historic 2016 premiership win now proudly adorns the home of the Sharks, with a recreated mural of Paul Gallen and Andrew Ettingshausen today launched at PointsBet Stadium.
Thanks to the support of Shore Hire, the Sharks engaged renowned street artist Sid Tapia to replicate his famous 'Up Up Cronulla' painting that stood proudly on a local shop wall from 2018 until being demolished to make way for developments in November 2023.
With the artwork covering the entire outer wall of PointsBet Stadium adjacent to Gate 1, fans can relive this moment year-round.
Cronulla supporters and Members attending the blockbuster Easter Sunday NRL clash against the Raiders can be among the first on a game day to admire the piece in its full glory and take a photo. They also have the chance to receive one of 10,000 limited-edition collectors' cards digitally signed by Gallen and Ettingshausen celebrating the new mural.
The emotional embrace between Gallen - shortly after leading the team to a long-awaited maiden NRL Grand Final victory over the Storm - and club great Ettingshausen encapsulated the feelings of pure ecstasy and relief among the Sharks faithful.
Sharks captain Cameron McInnes, Ettingshausen, CEO Dino Mezzatesta, Chairman Steve Mace, Shore Hire's Luke Geelan, artist Sid Tapia and Gallen.
NRL photographer Grant Trouville initially captured the legendary on-field moment.
"The original Up Up Cronulla mural was a true Shire landmark, so it's fitting for a new version to live at PointsBet Stadium," Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta said.
"The image of Gal and ET, the greatest Sharks players of their respective generations, coming together when we won the 2016 premiership after a 50-year wait is permanently etched into the minds of our die-hard fans. Now, it's on display at our home.
"We're grateful for the support of Shore Hire and of course artist Sid Tapia, who worked extremely hard to bring this incredible project to life. The painting is an inspirational reminder of our finest moment as we strive for more glory."
Gallen thanked Trouville, Tapia, Shore Hire and the club for preserving the image, calling it "the best moment of my rugby league career without a doubt".
"Probably, other than having kids, the greatest moment of my life. It's something that I'll never forget. It was a pinch-yourself moment," Gallen said.
"I signed to the club because of a guy like ET back in '99 and to share that moment with him was amazing."
Ettingshausen, who played 328 first-grade games in black, white and blue and skippered the club, recalled the emotion he felt as he ran onto the field when the Sharks clinched the premiership and he found Gallen.
"You can see it right there – tears of joy I call it," Ettingshausen said, gesturing to the mural.
"Even though I wasn't playing the game, it was one of the greatest moments I've ever had with the Sharkies.
"Hopefully it stays up here for a long, long time."
Luke Geelan, Executive Chair, Shore Hire, added: "When the Sharks first approached us to let us know there was an opportunity to support this project and bring a special moment in our club's history back to life, we jumped at the chance.
"As a long-time supporter of the Sharks, it's an incredibly special opportunity to be part of bringing this iconic mural back home to the Shire."
Gallen, Ettingshausen and Geelan will be part of a special pre-game on-field tribute to the new mural this Sunday.