JONATHAN Wright lost his brother Thomas when he was too young and the personal tragedy made him think about his own life.
Gilgandra-born Wright, will play for the Sharks against Canberra Raiders at 2pm on Sunday at Remondis Stadium.
The 27-year-old footballer and his teammates will wear special jerseys designed by KARI Aboriginal Resources for the NRL's Close the Gap Round.
All NRL clubs in recent weeks have worn the jerseys to promote the awareness of indigenous health problems in the community.
It has special significance for Wright.
"My brother, Thomas, was only 37 when he died three years ago," he said.
The Sharks and Raiders are locked together on 14 points.
A win over the Raiders and the Sharks will be off the bottom of the premiership ladder.
The Sharks are promoting the team's final home game of the season to be a family fun day with lots of rides and entertainment. Kids younger than 14 years admitted free.
■KARI Aboriginal Resources Incorporated is an Aboriginal service with programs and service operation the largest accredited Aboriginal children's service across Australia. KARI chief executive Paul Ralph was at Remondis Stadium on Tuesday to promote Close the Gap Round.
FIRST GRADE TEAM: Michael Gordon, Sosaia Feki, Jonathan Wright, Ricky Leutele, Valentine Holmes, Fa’amanu Brown, Jeff Robson, Tim Robinson, Michael Lichaa, Matt Prior, Chris Heighington, Anthony Tupou, Paul Gallen (capt). Interchange: Pat Politoni, Junior Roqica, Tupou Sopoaga, Blake Ayshford, Sione Masima. (one to be omitted).
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