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Paul Gallen A Shark For Life
10/03/2010 4:10:02 PM
The Hisense Sharks today confirmed that Australian representative, Paul Gallen, has agreed to play out his career with the Club.
Gallen will tomorrow resign his contract, which has been extended to the completion of the 2013 season.
Sharks CEO, Richard Fisk, said Pauls decision was a massive show of loyalty to the Club, its tradition and the Sutherland Shire.
Im aware that Paul was being pursued by three other clubs and its extremely pleasing that he has placed the Sharks above the chase of the dollar, Fisk said.
This is a positive sign for every junior in the Sutherland Shire that the Sharks have a strong future, and loyalty has its very own special rewards.
Sharks Chairman, Damian Irvine, was thrilled with Pauls decision and says the extension is a real indicator of how far the Club has come.
The Sharks are entering a new watershed period and the contract extension is a clear reflection on the changing direction of the Club, Irvine said.
We have a group of talented youngsters here and a player like Paul is an ideal leader to help them develop into future stars.
The 2010 season shapes as a great one for the Sharks with their opening game against World Club Challenge champions, Melbourne Storm, this Saturday night.
Paul first debuted for the Sharks in 2001 and is about to enter his tenth season. He will now become one of the very few players in rugby league to have played out their career over more than a decade with the one club.
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