2023 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season

The 2023 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season is the 57th in the club's history. The club is coached by Craig Fitzgibbon in his second season with the Sharks and captained by Dale Finucane and Wade Graham. The team is currently competing in the National Rugby League's 2023 Telstra Premiership.

Milestones

Round 1: Oregon Kaufusi made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Parramatta Eels.Round 3: Jesse Ramien played his 100th career game.Round 5: Teig Wilton played his 50th career and club game.Round 5: Ronaldo Mulitalo scored his 50th career try for the club.Round 8: Sione Katoa scored his 50th career try for the club.Round 15: Daniel Atkinson made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Melbourne Storm.Round 16: Briton Nikora played his 100th career and club game.Round 16: Tom Hazelton scored his 1st career try for the club.Round 18: Blayke Brailey played his 100th career and club game.Round 23: Wade Graham played his 250th game for the club.Round 23: Jesse Ramien played his 100th game for the club.Round 23: Royce Hunt played his 50th game for the club.Round 24: Matt Moylan played his 100th game for the club.

Fixtures

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Squad

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2nd Position

NRL Games

Previous 1st Grade Club

Sortname|William|Kennedy|William Kennedy

Squad statistics

Name	Start	Int	T	G	FG	Pts
	0	1	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0
	25	0	1	0	0	4
	1	5	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0
	12	1	0	0	0	0
	7	13	2	0	0	8
	17	2	1	0	0	4
	0	18	3	0	0	12
	1	0	1	0	0	4
	6	14	3	0	0	12
	21	0	5	83	1	187
	25	0	13	0	0	52
	11	8	0	0	0	0
	19	0	14	0	0	56
	14	9	3	0	0	12
	18	2	2	0	0	8
	23	0	21	0	0	84
	25	0	8	0	0	32
	25	0	11	0	0	44
	15	0	1	0	0	4
Sam Stonestreet	0	0	0	0	0	0
	22	0	5	1	0	22
	0	0	0	0	0	0
	10	0	3	0	0	12
	11	2	4	13	0	42
	0	24	2	0	0	8
	17	0	6	0	0	24
24 Players used	—	—	109	97	1	619

NSWRL Major Comps

Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (Newtown Jets)

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Jersey Flegg Cup (U21s)

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Harvey Norman Women's Premiership

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NSWRL Junior Reps

SG Ball Cup (U19s)

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Harold Matthews Cup (U17s)

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Tarsha Gale Cup (U19s)

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Awards

2023 Dally M Awards

Provan-Summons Medal: Nicho HynesNRLW Rookie of the Year: Annessa Biddle

Sharks Awards Night

Held at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters, Sydney on Thursday, 14 September.Porter Gallen Medal and Pontifex Player of the Year: Blayke BraileyPorter Gallen Nominees: Blayke Brailey, William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Cameron McInnes & Briton NikoraNRLW Player of the Year: Tiana PenitaniTommy Bishop Players Player: Blayke BraileyNRLW Player's Player: Annessa BiddleSteve Rogers Rookie of the Year: Thomas HazeltonMembers Player of the Year: William KennedySharks Have Heart Community Award: Toby Rudolf & Jada Taylor Iron Man: Blayke Brailey, Briton Nikora, Sione Katoa, Jesse RamienAndrew Ettingshausen Club Person of the Year: Jess AdamsEducation Excellence: Samuel Stonestreet, Andie Robinson & Kristian Dixon Jersey Flegg – Gavin Miller Player of the Year: Blake HoskingJersey Flegg – Greg Pierce Players Player: Noah Lester

Women's Awards Night

Held at Sharks at Kareela, Sydney on Tuesday, 27 June.Female Pathways Player of the Year: Stephanie FaulknerTarsha Gale Coaches Award: Stephanie FaulknerTarsha Gale Player's Player of the Year: Bianca CutrupiHarvey Norman Women's Premiership Coaches Award: Quincy DoddHarvey Norman Women's Premiership Player's Player of the Year: Ellie Johnston

Junior Rep Awards Night

Held at Sharks at Kareela, Sydney on Wednesday, 10 May.Junior Rep Player of the Year: Alex ChallenorHarold Matthews Cup Player of the Year: Alex ChallenorHarold Matthews Cup Coaches Award: Thomas DellowSG Ball Player of the Year: Sam McCullochSG Ball Coaches Award: Lachlan Crossle

Other awards

Preston Campbell Medal: Nicho Hynes