Cronulla’s injured skipper Paul Gallen has unleashed on Sharks fans who questioned his commitment to the club with the veteran forward ruled out until at least round eight.

Some Sharks fans believe Gallen has always put State of Origin ahead of the Sharks – a myth Gallen downright refused on the Big Sports Breakfast.

“It’s the most disrespectful thing to come from Sharks fans,” he said.

“I understand there are people that love or hate me in my career, other fans, and they would do anything to have a little crack at me.

“But when it comes to Sharks fans I actually hate it.”

Gallen also took a swipe at fellow club icon Andrew Ettingshausen saying his work rate in the engine room can’t be questioned.

“There has only been an outside back who started his career on the wing and played in the centres his whole career who has played more games than me for that club,” Gallen said.

“So to put up with things like that I find it terrible.

“No one has ever said it to my face, let’s put it that way.”