Cronulla Sharks veteran Wade Graham to retire at end of season

In the meantime, Graham is intent on banking two more points against an under-rated Gold Coast side and helping the Sharks go all the way.

“I only decided to retire this week after there was talk about having a dinner for my 250th – all my friends and family and ‘Flanno’ [premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan] and past players were there, so it was the perfect opportunity to get on stage, look everyone in the eye and thank them for what they had done for me,” Graham said.