Official Scott Sorensen

[Flanno]

He definitely deserved at least 1 point. I don’t recall Maloney doing a whole lot to warrant points

 

[pablo's dad]

That try was something else. Stoked to see his passion and skill to get to the line.

 

[Thresher]

He definitely deserved at least 1 point. I don’t recall Maloney doing a whole lot to warrant points

Did you invite Jimmy in for a beer and a slap on the pokies?

 

[deano the p]

Sorensen out to make up for lost time at Sharks

From shipping containers in Port Botany to playing park footy, the career of Sharks back-rower Scott Sorensen has only ever been built on hard work.

After constant rejections and a move to two rival clubs in three seasons, the 25-year-old admitted he's always had the thought in the back of his mind that he may never play in the NRL again.

So when Sorensen showed speed and footwork to zoom over for a four-pointer in his return to the Telstra Premiership on Sunday, he could be forgiven for going overboard with the celebrations.


"I'm not going to lie, I've seen it a few times," Sorensen smiled.

"It was something special. Everyone asks me how do you feel but you can't really explain how, it just happens. The emotion came out when I celebrated after. Having that desire to come back and play first grade, scoring a try was icing on the cake.

"It was really special, being told I was playing first grade again and getting the colours I grew up supporting. It's home for me, a special day to get the win."

Sorensen made his NRL debut for Cronulla in the 2014 campaign derailed by the ASADA investigation into the club. Only four Sharks remain from the side that he played alongside in the final three games of that season.

He departed to the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2015, but was stuck behind a squad which had just won a premiership.

He was later picked up by Canberra after a strong season for Mounties in the Intrust Super Premiership – but was restricted to just two appearances in the nation's capital.

It was at the point Sorensen made the decision to quit and become an operator at World DP in Port Botany, working day shifts and late nights as a driver to make ends meet.

He leaned on family and friends for support to keep the dream alive of making a return to the top grade and then a two-year contract came from the Sharks after a few games playing local footy in Cronulla and Wollongong.


"Sometimes you've just got to do what you've got to do. I wanted to stay fit by playing footy and being involved," Sorensen said.

"When I was working at DP, I still had a fire in my belly that I wanted to play first grade and the dream was still there. I went away and concentrated on myself and what I needed to do in terms of putting on size or getting fitter, understanding to play the game a little bit more.

"I had a lot of learning. It's always tough and it's always in the back of your head how long you can keep going and that sort of thing. But I just had the fire and desire to get back and play first grade [so] putting that together on the weekend was very satisfying."


It's no secret the Sharks are on the lookout for forwards with veterans Luke Lewis and Paul Gallen coming towards the end of their careers but Sorensen was just happy to retain his position for the side's clash with the Gold Coast on Saturday.

"That's something I'm not going to shy away from, knowing those sort of things," Sorensen said of possible opportunities in the future.

"At this stage it's just week-to-week for me. Getting the opportunity, Luke Lewis started the week talking about opportunity.

"You either grab it with both hands or shy away from it. I was fortunate enough to get another opportunity this weekend. I'm just taking it slow and as it comes as the week goes."

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/04/25/scott-sorensen-out-to-make-up-for-lost-time-at-cronulla-sharks/

 

[Gards]

what a trooper - he owned that try celebration as well

 

[MD9]

I think he got penalised in the first few minutes for a flop but was spot on all day after that.

I took that as the NRL being a quicker than the ISP, he could get away with that playing for Newtown. Awesome try though, didn't think he had that in him.

 

[Tatus]

I took that as the NRL being a quicker than the ISP, he could get away with that playing for Newtown. Awesome try though, didn't think he had that in him.

wasnt he chuffed though! You don’t see that sort of emotion very often!

There was talk pre-season about Soro having all the physical capabilities, but just needing to find something inside him if he were to make a fist of first grade... hopefully he’s found that thug

 

[HaroldBishop]

wasnt he chuffed though! You don’t see that sort of emotion very often!

There was talk pre-season about Soro having all the physical capabilities, but just needing to find something inside him if he were to make a fist of first grade... hopefully he’s found that thug

Yeah given his pedigree he should have a bit of thug in him.

 

[Gards]

Something about that try and the celebration, from a young passionate sharks player in that jersey - it gave me feels of a earlier time watching our boys play

It was special

 

[Wilson]

That was ****ing impressive when he picked up Arrow by the waist and carried him while running. What a ****ing beast.

 

[Mark^Bastard]

Hope he is okay

 

[gando2230]

That was ****ing impressive when he picked up Arrow by the waist and carried him while running. What a ****ing beast.

Strong dude.

 

[Sutty]

Yep was solid again, I imagine if fit he gets the starting role again. Next game in a week so has time to pass concussion protocol.

 

[Mark^Bastard]

I would probably start boogy next week either way.

 

[Gards]

Chad was right he won't score every game .

Beast though , some strong defense and runs

 

[snowman]

Sorenson into Lewys spot

Capewell fires from a cannon into the son

 

[Thresher]

Hope we add a lot of years to his contract and soon.

 

[puma1355]

For mine sorenson is ahead of capewell

 

[Sir Chadley]

I’d go so far to say that Sorenson could be Lewy’s replacement.

If he does have a brilliant year then maybe we’re better off not re-signing Lewis.

 

[Mark^Bastard]

Too early to call that Chad. It is possible.