LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
During this week in 1994, Rugby League Week magazine set the stage for a contentious battle, igniting speculation with its mention of a potential breakaway competition.
The anticipation simmered for years, until finally in 1997, the Sharks embraced the challenge and dove headfirst into the Super League.
Like a seasoned athlete, they faced the Canberra Raiders at the SFS, greeted by a roaring crowd of 22,683 eager fans.
The Super League war, a clash of corporate titans, pitted Rupert Murdoch's Super League against Kerry Packer's Optus Vision-backed Australian Rugby League, vying for control of the top-tier rugby league in Australia.
The Sharks, driven by an underdog mentality and a thirst for justice, were fueled by a dissatisfaction with the NSWRL's perceived favoritism towards other clubs, as well as their own precarious financial situation.
As they tackled this monumental challenge, the Sharks became a symbol of determination and resilience, embodying the spirit of the sport with each hard-fought battle on the field.