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  Darren ALBERT [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Albert leaves Sharks, no release granted Tue January 9, 2007 Source: www.sharks.com.au Darren Albert has decided to leave the Cronulla Sharks with a year remaining on his current NRL contract. The Sharks have not granted Albert a release from the final year of his contract and are disappointed in his decision to leave the club at short notice. Albert has cited personal reasons for his decision to walk out on the Sharks and will soon leave for the UK to sort through those matters. "My client has decided to leave the NRL for personal reasons. Darren has no issue with either the Cronulla club, coaching staff or his team mates," Albert's manager Gavin Orr said. "He was very apologetic for leaving at such short notice and wishes the Sharks every success for the upcoming season." Sharks CEO Greg Pierce, in a statement delivered shortly after discussions with Albert said, "We are extremely disappointed in Darren's decision, especially coming so close to the start of the 2007 season. It must be stressed that the Sharks are not releasing Albert from his contract and he will not be able to play football for another club in 2007." News sent by: www.sharks.com.au Raper makes changes for Eels clash Tue August 8, 2006 Source: www.sharks.com.au Sharks coach Stuart Raper has followed through on the threatened changes to his team for the match against the Eels as they fight to keep their semi final aspirations alive. After slipping to a sixth successive defeat, Raper came out and publicly stated the positions of some players were in jeopardy, with Darren Albert, Matt Hilder, Paul Gallen and Nigel Vagana the major casualties. With the return of Phil Bailey and David Simmons from injury, Raper has sent Albert to Premier League and Vagana to the interchange bench for the clash with the Eels. Hilder also goes back to the Premier League side, while State of Origin forward Gallen drops back to the bench. Raper explained the backline changes as he attempts to find the formula for his team to regain its attacking potency. "I've had a talk with Darren and I feel his form has been down and going back to Premier League will give him a chance to regain some confidence," Raper said. "By putting Nigel (Vagana) to the bench I'm looking to utilise him in a different role and for him to give us some impact when he comes into the game." As far as the forward changes are concerned, Raper was not putting too much emphasis on the relegation of young forward Luke Douglas from the starting side, while also detailing the decision to begin the game with Gallen on the bench. "With Douglas it's a simple case of rotating our props. Luke will obviously get plenty of game time," he said. "As for Gallen on the bench, he's played a lot of football this year, including the State of Origin campaign, so we'll try keeping him out of the tough stuff early. Then we will be looking for some strike power when Gal comes into the match." Former Australian international prop forward Richard Villasanti comes into the run-on side in place of Douglas, while rangy local junior Cameron Ciraldo has been named to start at lock. Brett Kearney has retained the number one jersey, while David Simmons will make his comeback from injury on the wing. On 22 competition points and languishing just outside the top eight, the Sharks are desperate for a victory to stay in touch with their fellow semi final contenders. A loss to the Eels could see them drop four points behind eighth place, making their task of qualifying for the finals almost impossible. The Sharks play the Eels at 7.30pm on Saturday night at Toyota Park. Early ticket sales have been strong with a good crowd expected. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks team vs Parramatta Eels, Toyota Park, Saturday 12th August, 7:30pm: 1 Brett Kearney 2 David Simmons 3 Ben Pomeroy 4 Phil Bailey 5 Luke Covell 6 Adam Dykes 7 Brett Kimmorley 8 James Stosic 9 Kevin Kingston 10 Richard Villasanti 11 Reece Williams 12 Lance Thompson 13 Cameron Ciraldo Subs: 14 Luke Douglas 15 Nigel Vagana 16 Paul Gallen 17 Beau Scott Injured: Ben Ross - knee - season Greg Bird - ribs - 2-3 weeks News sent by: www.sharks.com.au
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