Former Cronulla Sharks international Mark McGaw has called on the Sharks board of directors to hold an emergency meeting over concerns about the election campaign for the new Sharks board.
‘‘I am concerned that this election has been turned into a farce and the candidates who abide by the rules are not given a fair go,’’ said McGaw, one of the board candidates, in his letter addressed to the board of directors, CEO, CFO, chairman and president of Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club and Cronulla Sutherland Football Club.
‘‘The club and the board have a duty to ensure club rules are followed and a fair election for all involved.
‘‘At present this does not appear to be the case. I am considering my legal options if [one of the teams] is elected to the board, and I am aware other candidates are too.
‘‘I request you hold an emergency board meeting to determine the way this election has been conducted and action against those who have broken club rules.’’
McGaw’s call follows a warning this week from Sharks interim CEO Bruno Cullen, published in the Leader on Tuesday, that the club’s lawyers had contacted some of the candidates who they believe had abused the election rules.
McGaw, the former Sharks centre and Australian international, is head of Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science.
Cronulla Sharks club members can vote for eight directors up until this Sunday before the successful candidates are announced on Monday night at the club’s annual general meeting.
Glenn Coleman is unopposed as Sharks club chairman.
