Cronulla Sharks veteran Wade Graham has introduced he’ll retire on the finish of the 2023 NRL season.
Graham revealed his determination in entrance of former and present teammates, household and pals at a perform held to have a good time enjoying 250 video games for the Sharks.
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Figures in attendance on the occasion included the likes of Paul Gallen, Luke Lewis, Andrew Fifita, Todd Carney, Boyd Corner in addition to Shane Flanagan.
Graham made his NRL debut with the Penrith Panthers in 2008 earlier than he made the change to Cronulla for the 2011 season.
The 32-year-old by no means seemed again as soon as he arrived within the Shire, amassing 250 video games for the membership and likewise gained a premiership in 2016.
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Graham is simply the third participant in Sharks historical past to achieve the determine, with solely Gallen and Andrew Ettinghausen the opposite two.
He additionally took over the captaincy from Gallen in 2020 and has continued to steer the aspect since alongside the likes of Dale Finucane and Nicho Hynes amongst others.
Along together with his glittering membership profession, Graham has additionally earned consultant honours.
He made six State of Origin appearances for the New South Wales Blues whereas representing the Kangaroos on eight events.
Graham will captain the Sharks for the membership’s conflict in opposition to the Gold Coast Titans on Friday evening as they appear to wrap up a prime eight end with the tip of the common season looming.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au