LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Former Sharks legends Tommy Bishop, Mat Rogers, Jason Stevens, and Brett Kimmorley have been inducted as Life Members of the Cronulla-Sutherland Football Club.
The four were also named as inaugural inductees of the Sharks Hall of Fame.
The nominations for their Life Membership were met with unanimous support from Sharks Members at the Annual General Meeting.
Stevens and Kimmorley were present to accept their Life Memberships, while Bishop was represented by his son Neil.
Mat Rogers, who lives on the Gold Coast, was unable to attend the ceremony.
Sharks Historian Ashley Taylor proposed the four former players for Life Membership, citing their significant contributions to either the Sharks Football or Leagues clubs.
Taylor praised each inductee and their impact on the club, stating, "They were recently named as inaugural inductees of the Sharks Hall of Fame, with four retired club legends now also afforded the honour of Life Membership of the Cronulla-Sutherland Football Club."
The quartet joins a prestigious group of former players, coaches, and administrators who have received the honor of Life Membership for their dedication to the Sharks.
This recognition solidifies their place in the history of the club and acknowledges their lasting impact on the organization.
Despite his absence at the ceremony, Mat Rogers' contributions to the club were recognized and celebrated.
The unity and unanimous support shown by Sharks Members further underscore the significance of this honor for the four inductees.
The legacy of Bishop, Rogers, Stevens, and Kimmorley will continue to be admired and appreciated by fans and members of the Cronulla-Sutherland Football Club for years to come.