Cronulla Sharks vs The World

[Mr. Sharky]

Cronulla Sharks vs the World

By crackaShaun, 28 Aug 2013

‘We’ve found Harold Holt’ will be the cry from the Hobbits of the Shire if Cronulla is to win this year’s grand final.

Let the NRL strip the premiership from the Sharks if they prevail this year. It will take away nothing from the side. The victory would be just as sweet, maybe sweeter.

It would be a courageous victory if Cronulla could win after the heartache, frustration and stress caused by rumours and accusations levelled at them over the entire season.

Rumour has it the shattering punch Gallen delivered to the face of Myles during Origin was triggered, partly, by a slur surrounding the ASADA scandal. There are rumours that Myles baited Galled with a slur around ‘real’ footballers not needing ElephantJuice, or something along those lines.

Few would be brave enough to say such words to Gallen, at a time when his whole legacy was put in doubt.

For a man who bleeds for his jumper and goes through the yards, tackles and effort he does, the pressure of ASADA must be enormous.

It would be a cruel blow for the side who entered the game in 1967 and waited so long to win a comp to win it now among the scrutiny of ASADA and severe accusations of a history of doping.

Cronulla has been the face of the controversy for the NRL since the story broke despite the fact the same practices likely took place at Manly and with many other players at many other clubs.

When Cronulla plays, it is not thirteen on thirteen fighting for a win on the field, it is them against the world. The media, other teams, other players and the NRL itself are all after Cronulla, wanting them to lose, wanting them out of the competition.

On Monday night they overcame the top of the table Roosters 32-22, after blowing them off the park in the first half.

If the Sharks can keep up that determination, they may be well on their way to premiership number one.

P.S. It was famous coach Jack Gibson who said “waiting for Cronulla to win a premiership is like leaving the porch lamp on for Harold Holt” – the Australian prime minister who did not return from an early-morning swim. Are we about to see our former prime minister return?

http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/08/28/cronulla-sharks-vs-the-world/

 

[THE MESSIAH !!!]

I like the odds us against the World

 

[Frailty]

Whilst I'd love it to happen...

We are no where near the premiership this year or even in the next 5.

 

[Jono Russell]

Whilst I'd love it to happen...

We are no where near the premiership this year or even in the next 5.

Next 5? Surely you jest.

We have a good side. The longer they stay together on the field the better they will get.
We have looked great in a lot of games this year and our attack has come on leaps over previous seasons.
A good offseason and we could easily be one of those top 4 teams and challenge for the title.

 

[Frailty]

Next 5? Surely you jest.

We have a good side. The longer they stay together on the field the better they will get.
We have looked great in a lot of games this year and our attack has come on leaps over previous seasons.
A good offseason and we could easily be one of those top 4 teams and challenge for the title.

No jesting... Just supremely confident of us f**king up any good opportunities we have.

Seen too many great chances disappear due to Cro-null-ification.

 

[Surely]

We will win it this year

 

[madunit]

I've been of the belief that the Sharks have been building for a premiership shot in 2014 since 2011/12.

Sharks need to get the ASADA shit sorted out this year and focus on a drama free 2014.

 

[Frailty]

I've been of the belief that the Sharks have been building for a premiership shot in 2014 since 2011/12.

Sharks need to get the ASADA shit sorted out this year and focus on a drama free 2014.

You confident we will be free of any penalties in 2014?

 

[Bastard Squad]

If they're 6 months, might even allow a few players to get over nigglies.

 

[stevie013]

hasnt it always been us v the world?

 

[Quigs]

I've just pencilled in that I have got to live to 132.

I want to live long enough to see my mob win.

 

[Card Shark]

I've just pencilled in that I have got to live to 132.

I want to live long enough to see my mob win.

Well the fact that you have taken a hiatus from alcohol for the last 8 years will help your cause. Or....maybe it won't ;-)

 

[Bastard Squad]

It will just feel like 132 years for Quigs.

 

[Quigs]

Not long till half a century now.... 50 long years and still supporting the sharks.

Why do i do it you ask?

Here is a pic of the celebration parade for our 30yrs in the comp

Here we were back at the 40 year celebration parade

 

[Felix13]

Get a world class centre and we might be a go...

 

[Since 73]

Next 5? Surely you jest.

Theres a bloke looking for a job who will take any of the top 6 teams to a GF when he lands a job.

Kevvie walters.

In charge of attack at the storm and the killer block plays the storm run in the other teams third open defence up like a hookers thighs.

At the broncs Langer was the ball runner but this bloke was the organiser. He steered the ship and his determination to get the ball to Renouf in such major games as the Drags GF and kangaroo tour decider.

He understands big plays separate winners from losers.

He is unemployed.

He is looking for an opportunity.

He will usurp what maguire and robinson have done.

 

[webShark]

Get a world class centre and we might be a go...

Get 2 Top 4 team NRL class ones would be a start. Pom,Jono,Ashyford and Leutele are not that. Important position. I think Bryson Goodwin a big weakness for the Bunnies.

 

[Jubileeboy]

Theres a bloke looking for a job who will take any of the top 6 teams to a GF when he lands a job.

Kevvie walters.

In charge of attack at the storm and the killer block plays the storm run in the other teams third open defence up like a hookers thighs.

At the broncs Langer was the ball runner but this bloke was the organiser. He steered the ship and his determination to get the ball to Renouf in such major games as the Drags GF and kangaroo tour decider.

He understands big plays separate winners from losers.

He is unemployed.

He is looking for an opportunity.

He will usurp what maguire and robinson have done.

Been told Kevvie will be at Broncos...very soon.

 

[blacktip-reefy]

We will win it this year

Im with you.
Timing.

 

[Card Shark]

Im with you.
Timing.

We have the potential to win it. We can beat any other team on our day, except perhaps Manly.

Trouble is, we can't string "our day" together for 2 weeks in a row, let alone 4 weeks.