2001 premiership-winner Danny Buderus says embracing grand final week is the best way to tackle the nerves ahead of the biggest match of the season.

“The Sharks already look as though they’re focused on their vision of how the game will go and what the trophy celebration will look like,” Buderus wrote in this week’s Big League magazine.

“The ‘never been done before’ mindset they have is so strong and their motivation to do it for their fans could be the difference in this battle.

“At the start of this week Sharks coach Shane Flanagan urged his players to embrace the busy week because 14 other teams would love to be in their position. Keeping the week relaxed, fun, short and sharp at training is the key.

“You have your fans to enjoy the achievement with early in the week, to help you soak up the meaning of it all.

“In 80 minutes you can make so many people happy by just going out and doing what you do week in and week out, so during other commitments you can relax and enjoy each other’s company, which makes the whole experience even more memorable.”