After a year in which the Matthews Cup and NSW Women’s Premiership Sharks qualified for Grand Finals and the Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale teams proved to be highly competitive in their various competitions, there is plenty of optimism for all concerned heading into the 2023 season.
Women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims takes over the reins of the Women’s premiership side, former Sharks First Grade half back Andrew Dallalana the Jersey Flegg squad, with newcomer Neil Stanley, with extensive experience in women’s rugby league, in charge of the Tarsha Gale girls.
Add to that highly the respected Brad Kelly (Matthews Cup) and Dave Howlett (SG Ball) return to coach the under 17’s and 19’s Sharks and all is in place for a successful 2023 for the Club’s junior representative and academy squads.
Further highlighting the health of the Sharks Academy program and the positivity around their prospects for not only the upcoming season but the years to come, is the continued support of a group of committed corporate partners keen to get behind the Sharks NRL and NRLW players of the future.
Sponsors in 2022 and back on board in 2023 are John Ryan Freight Management, Minespec Parts, SBA Earthmoving and Attachments and Shore Hire, with Sharks Development & Pathways Manager Glenn Brailey appreciative of the support they provide.
“We are proud of the academy program we have in place, one which is the envy of other NRL clubs and are thrilled to have a group of corporate partners willing to support what we do,” Brailey said.
“For all our apparel partners to be returning for the upcoming season indicates they see value in our academy program and the various teams and we will be doing all we can to be successful once again in 2023.”
As major partner of all men’s and women’s academy teams, this year to also include the Sharks NSW Women’s Premiership side, John Ryan Freight Management returns for a fourth season as front of jersey sponsor.
For Minespec Parts, 2023 will be the third year they have taken up the top back jersey position, it will be the second season on the jersey sleeve for SBA, a long-term supporter of the Sharks junior programs, while Shore Hire is again the sternum sponsor after their branding also appeared in that space in 2022.
All teams are back in pre-season training, with a kick-off to their respective 2023 seasons scheduled for February 4.
Partner announcements for the Sharks NRLW team will follow in the coming months.
About John Ryan Freight Management
With over 60 years combined experience in the transport industry with Multi National Carriers, John Ryan Freight Management are dedicated contractors, committed to understanding all business and transport requirements. John Ryan Freight Management can Design, implement, strategically market and provide a range of cost effective transport services to suit personal needs, catering for a client’s needs, with Professional management of the entire process ensuring the best solution and the best quality of service – at the right price.
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About Minespec Parts
Minespec Parts is a locally owned company based in Nebo Queensland, the entrance to some of the world’s largest mining resources in the Bowen and Galilee Basins. Their motto is simple: “TURN YOUR SURPLUS TO PURPOSE®”. The core business of MSP is the dismantle of open cut Mining HME into separate parts and components, open inspect and market accordingly taking into account maintenance management solutions. They are proud to state their business is 97% sustainable and recyclable in the diverse market range. Minespec Parts also supply a large range of new & aftermarket components and parts to reduce maintenance & operating costs.
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About SBA Earthmoving and Attachments
Founded in 1978, SBA is recognised as an industry leading engineering, design and manufacturer of high-quality attachments specialising in Excavator and Wheel Loader Buckets, Hydraulic tilting Buckets and Grabs, Standard and tilting Quick Hitches, Demolition equipment and other industry specific attachments. The SBA product range has been designed to improve on-site productivity, efficiency and safety and with their proven track record are trusted by the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Dealers (OEDs) throughout Australasia.
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About Shore Hire
Shore Hire offers one of Australia's most complete shoring, propping and traffic product ranges, with high quality equipment and components fit for any construction undertaking. Proudly Australian owned, their primary focus is to provide customers with not only the best equipment in the business but the safest solution for their project.
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