Sutherland Sharks will launch their new season with their sixth annual battle for the ‘Hendo’ Trophy against the Sydney Comets on Saturday night.
The Sharks pre-season will take further shape with the traditional clash between Sutherland and the Comets as they again do battle for the ‘Hendo’ at the sutherland Basketball Stadium.
Sutherland’s mens team defeated the 2015 Waratah League champions twice during the regular season and are out to earn a repeat of those results to continue their strong lead up to the new season.
Sutherland’s youth league team will play the club’s division one men’s team at 4pm.
The Sharks women take on Sydney at 5pm before the men’s clash at 7pm.
Sutherland will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of their 2006 team this season.
The team won the first of it’s three Waratah ABL championships in a row 10 years ago this season.
Sharks juniors wearing club gear will gain free entry and a showbag on Saturday night.
Profits from the night will go to NSW Cancer Council.