After 13 seasons and a premiership, in providing countless memories to many Sharks supporters throughout his decorated career, it’s only fitting that Wade Graham be celebrated in what promises to be a ‘super’ Sunday of rugby league entertainment at PointsBet Stadium this weekend.
A highlight package of Wade’s biggest and best moments will feature pre-game on the big screen, with his family and friends, along with the Sharks NRL team, to welcome him onto the field by forming a guard of honour as Graham runs out on Father’s Day with his boys William and Thomas by his side.
In the 13th Minute of the game, we ask all fans to stand for a moments applause as we thank Wade and honour his 13 years in the black, white and blue.
Post game, and hopefully following a win over the Raiders with the Sharks theme song playing in the background, members and fans will be encouraged to remain in their seats and to say goodbye as Wade does one final lap of PointsBet Stadium, before being presented with the match ball.
The plans are in place for a fitting farewell for one of only three players to have worn the black, white and blue of the Sharks in more than 250 NRL games.
See following the range of activities in place to make it a memorable afternoon for Wade and for all concerned.
While there will be no official curtain raiser on Sunday, however, get there early to soak in the occasion and enjoy the fun, with the PointsBet Stadium gates to open at 1.30pm and the NRL clash kicking off at 4.05pm.
Special hand outs
• The first 4,000 people through the gates will get a Wade Graham – Thanks for the Memories - poster
• The first 3,000 people visiting the Aramex Marquee can collect their free Wade Graham face mask
• Or take a selfie with Wade on the Wade Graham Instagram board
Game Day entertainment
· The youngsters never fail to provide plenty of entertainment, with the Junior Rugby League Under 8’s featuring Gymea v Cronulla Caringbah, along with the Under 10s Cronulla Caringbah against the visiting Forster Tuncurry Hawkes Gold team, to play pre-game exhibition matches from 2.00pm
• Two participants will take part in the Zambrero Burrito Bolt – a foot race to win a Sharks Merchandise Pack courtesy of Sharks major partner Zambrero
• In keeping with a similar theme, the Aramex Race the LED activation will feature one participate racing the Aramex Courier van, again for a chance to win a Sharks Merch pack, courtesy of Aramex.
• In continuing the game day prize giveaway which has been in place throughout the 2023 season, the Aramex Volunteer of the Round highlight a special volunteer from charity partner Sutherland Hospital
• There will be the Wade Graham edition of the Madimack Hot quiz, as two Members battle it out to win a prize pack
• One Member will be selected as the winner of the Madimack hot seat, with a $100 Sharks Store voucher the prize
• The Minespec Parts Mermaids, the best in the business, are set to perform pre-game
• At half time one lucky member will receive the Aramex special delivery
• And offering the opportunity to win a signed 2023 sharks jersey, the Aramex father’s day kick and catch competition will see two father and son/daughter pairs will be chosen to take part in a kick and catch competition.
Our finals hopes go on the line in a massive game against the Raiders, on a day when one of the Sharks very best is farewelled, complemented by plenty of excitement and entertainment in what promises to be a big day for all.
