If there was any doubt that the shire was behind the Cronulla Sharks’ attempt to win a historic first premiership, then Tuesday afternoon might have given the definitive answer.
About 2,000 fans turned up to the club’s home base at Southern Cross Group Stadium for Cronulla’s grand final fan day.
The Sharks’ first grade squad spent more than two hours signing autographs and posing for photos with fans five days before one of the biggest games in the club’s history.
Cronulla, in their 50th season, take on minor premiers Melbourne at ANZ Stadium looking to win their first ever title on Sunday.
Cronulla's players will enjoy a day off on Wednesday before getting back into training on Thursday, followed by the NRL’s fan day at the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
Sharks coach Shane Flanagan will order his side to bunker down on Friday and begin final preparations for Sunday’s decider away from the spotlight.
