Cronulla-Sutherland Leagues Club Limited and Controlled Entities Abn: 54 000 202 826
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND LEAGUES CLUB LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES ABN: 54 000 202 826 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR2017 ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2017 YEARS OF SHARKS 50It all began in 1967, before Cronulla and the Sutherland after Dally Messenger had almost singlehandedly launched Shire enjoyed the party of all parties some 49 years later the game as a breakaway from rugby union. as the perfect lead-in to the Club’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Games were conducted at various Shire venues during the first half of the 20th century, from Frogs Hollow at Fifty years of the Cronulla Sharks, all memorable in Cronulla, to Miranda, to Sutherland, with ‘representative’ some way or another, a history littered with great players, teams of the day playing in jersey colours of chocolate determined administrators, famous coaches and near and gold. misses, culminating in a spectacular victory. The area started getting somewhat more serious about A history that has shaped the Sharks into what they are rugby league as the years rolled on, with Cronulla today as the Club now moves forward, forging ahead and entering teams in the NSWRL second tier and junior rep towards what promises to be a long and successful future. competitions in 1964, encouraging results giving a clear indication that the talent was available and passion for the Arguably the biggest story in the Sharks 50 years, game was building. undoubtedly the greatest triumph, was the 2016 Grand Final win over Melbourne Storm. It was raw and emotional In 1966 Cronulla would go ‘all in’ in their bid to join the ‘big for many when skipper Paul Gallen hoisted the Provan- league’, signing Dragons legend Ken Kearney as their coach Summons Premiership trophy above his head, as cheers and St George Premiership winner Monty Porter as captain.
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