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Ennis and Graham stopped me from retiring: Gallen

18 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD   Cronulla-Sutherland’s first premiership captain Paul Gallen says he almost retired after the Sharks won the title that had eluded them since their inception in 1967. Gallen said the retiring Michael Ennis

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Ennis to return to Cronulla in 2017 as Sharks mentor

3 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Michael Ennis will be back at Cronulla in 2017 despite retiring after the Sharks fairy tale grand final victory on Sunday night. The now-retired hooker will mentor the next generation of rakes that includes Nu

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Parker backs mate Ennis to win grand final in his last game

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring Brisbane legend Corey Parker is backing mate Michael Ennis in the grand final this Sunday. The lock forward defend Ennis saying ‘The Menace’ was a completely different bloke off the field. “Chalk and cheese,

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Cronulla fans want to spread the clap on grand final day

25 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra has given Cronulla the clap. Made famous by the Icelandic soccer team, the Viking Clap was adopted by the Canberra Raiders. Sharks hooker Michael Ennis then rubbed it in Canberra supporter’s faces post-match after

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Townsend is one of the form halves of the competition: Ennis

18 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Michael Ennis says Chad Townsend will be Cronulla’s halfback against North Queensland despite being hooked late in their clash against Canberra in week one of the finals. The retiring hooker also paid credit to Townsend

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Flanagan plays down Farah rumour and looks to kids

26 July, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has played down rumours the high-flying Sharks may be interested in discarded Wests Tigers veteran Robbie Farah. According to reports, Cronulla has already signed a Wests hooker in Manaia Cherrington. “We’ve

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Ennis the Menace Behind Cronulla’s Run to Finals

26 July, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla half-back Jeff Robson has praised Michael Ennis after another stellar performance in the Sharks’ 18-16 win over Canterbury at Belmore on Sunday. Ennis returned to his old stomping ground in fine style, claiming the

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Ben Barba Returning to His Best Form

14 July, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla Sharks rake Michael Ennis says enigmatic Ben Barba is returning to the form that saw the diminutive utility win the 2012 Dally M and The81stMinute Player of the Year award. “The players talk about

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