'One of my last chances': ACL pain driving McInnes' comeback quest

Sharks captain Cameron McInnes is motivated by the pain of missing last year's finals as he aims for a return from an ACL injury by May.

The injury occurred in Round 24 of the previous season, sidelining him as the Sharks made their way to the preliminary finals.

This marked the second consecutive year that Cronulla fell just short of the grand final, leading to a strong focus this summer on advancing deeper into the postseason.

At 31 years of age, McInnes is acutely aware of the limited chances he has left to pursue his first premiership, making him eager to lead Cronulla in what is a pivotal year for the club.

He is determined to alter his current predicament before retirement.