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Fri May 16, 2008
Source: www.bulldogs.com.auThe Bulldogs have today signed star halfback Brett Kimmorley to a two year deal (2009, 2010), continuing the club's aggressive push into the player market.
With his experiences at Test and Origin level the Bulldogs will look to Kimmorley to provide leadership and guidance to a young squad.
"We've lacked an experienced halfback for a couple of years now and Brett provides the answer," said Bulldogs Chief Executive Mr Todd Greenberg.
"He has a successful track record at the highest levels of Rugby League and his leadership will be a real asset for the Bulldogs."
Incoming coach Kevin Moore says Kimmorley is a key signing for the team moving forward.
"He's exactly the style of person we want at our Club, we feel he has a lot to offer in the way he conducts himself both on and off the field," Moore said.
"I think he'll be a great role model and will fit in well in the Blue and White. His training ethic is second to none, he's tough and a real competitor."
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www.bulldogs.com.auSat December 22, 2007
Source: www.sharks.com.auThe Cronulla Sharks have appointed NSW State of Origin forward Paul Gallen to the club captaincy for the 2008 season.
The 26-year-old Gallen, who assumed the role in the absence of an injured Brett Kimmorley towards the end of 2007, was humbled by the appointment and was looking forward to contributing to what is hoped will be a successful season for the Sharks next year.
"While I captained the team towards the back end of last season, to have the job on a permanent basis is a great honour," Gallen said.
"I really enjoyed my time as captain and was hoping it would one day become full time, so getting the news today is a big thrill.
"Noddy will be hard act to follow but I realise I still have a lot to learn as far as the captaincy goes and he is one guy I'll be looking for to provide some advice and guidance."The decision to step aside as captain was made by Kimmorley himself, who thought the time was right to take somewhat of a back seat and to concentrate more on his own game.
"While I know I've still got plenty to offer the team, I thought it best that I worry about myself and my own footy, rather than to also deal with the responsibility of the captaincy," Kimmorley explained.
"If I can work towards getting back to my best by doing that, I think the team will certainly benefit."
"Gal did a great job while I was on the sideline last year, I'm sure he'll do well in the role again next season and I'll be giving him my 100 per cent support."Injured in the final game of the State of Origin series last year, Kimmorley missed the remainder of the 2007 season following knee surgery. He also had an off-season operation to repair wrist ligament damage, but is expected to start 2008 fully fit.
Sharks coach Ricky Stuart, who spoke to Kimmorley, then Gallen, earlier today, praised Kimmorley's unselfishness in making the decision he has.
"Brett's decision is obviously one he has made for what he believes is in the best interests of the team," Stuart said.
"He sees the importance of personally having a big season himself in 2008 and I fully support him in the decision he has made."The Sharks wound up their pre-Christmas training and will return on January 7.
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 2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
8 games; 1 field goals, 1 points.
[View] Round 1 [15 Mar 08] W 16-10 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB]
[View] Round 2 [23 Mar 08] W 17-16 v Storm (A). [HB] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 3 [29 Mar 08] L 4-18 v Gold Coast (A). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [05 Apr 08] W 18-16 v Dragons (A). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [14 Apr 08] W 12-10 v Rabbitohs (A). [HB]
[View] Round 6 [19 Apr 08] L 20-21 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [27 Apr 08] L 16-20 v Tigers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [10 May 08] W 24-18 v Cowboys (A). [HB]
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2007 State of Origin
New South Wales Origin
2 games; [View] Origin [13 Jun 07] L 6-10 v QLD Origin (H). [HB]
[View] Origin [04 Jul 07] W 18-4 v QLD Origin (A). [HB]
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
12 games; [View] Round 1 [17 Mar 07] W 18-0 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 2 [26 Mar 07] L 16-18 v Gold Coast (A). [HB]
[View] Round 3 [31 Mar 07] L 16-26 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [09 Apr 07] W 40-4 v Dragons (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [15 Apr 07] L 12-14 v Tigers (A). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [30 Apr 07] L 16-20 v Knights (A). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [11 May 07] W 16-8 v Broncos (H). [HB]
[View] Round 10 [20 May 07] W 30-20 v Bulldogs (A). [HB]
[View] Round 11 [26 May 07] L 12-13 v Roosters (H). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [02 Jun 07] L 24-26 v Cowboys (A). [HB]
[View] Round 14 [16 Jun 07] L 2-12 v Warriors (H). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [24 Jun 07] L 12-16 v Rabbitohs (A). [HB]
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2007 City vs Country
Country Origin
1 games; [View] Place of Origin [03 May 07] L 6-12 v City Origin (H). [HB]
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
19 games; 3 tries, 1 field goals, 13 points.
[View] Round 2 [18 Mar 06] L 12-16 v Broncos (H). [HB]
[View] Round 3 [25 Mar 06] L 18-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [01 Apr 06] W 24-22 v Rabbitohs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 06] L 24-28 v Roosters (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [21 May 06] L 24-32 v Bulldogs (A). [HB]
[View] Round 12 [27 May 06] W 34-20 v Warriors (H). [HB]
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 06] W 26-4 v Cowboys (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 15-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB] 1 Pts; 1fg
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] W 26-16 v Knights (A). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 06] L 12-26 v Broncos (A). [HB]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 06] L 10-22 v Tigers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 06] L 32-38 v Roosters (A). [HB]
[View] Round 20 [21 Jul 06] L 12-28 v Storm (A). [HB]
[View] Round 21 [28 Jul 06] L 18-22 v Knights (H). [HB]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 06] L 10-12 v Warriors (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 06] L 14-34 v Eels (H). [HB]
[View] Round 24 [19 Aug 06] L 28-32 v Panthers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 25 [26 Aug 06] L 4-18 v Dragons (A). [HB]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 06] L 24-26 v Raiders (H). [HB]
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2005 State of Origin
New South Wales Origin
1 games; [View] Origin [25 May 05] L 20-24 v QLD Origin (A). [HB]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
23 games; 6 tries, 24 points.
[View] Round 1 [12 Mar 05] W 20-14 v Panthers (H). [HB]
Judiciary: High Tackle, Careless Grade 1 Guilty, 1 match
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 05] W 18-10 v Eels (A). [HB]
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 05] W 26-12 v Bulldogs (H). [HB]
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 05] W 38-6 v Cowboys (H). [HB]
[View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] L 12-16 v Broncos (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (21st)
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 05] W 30-10 v Storm (A). [HB]
[View] Round 9 [07 May 05] W 28-24 v Warriors (H). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (19th)
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] W 32-26 v Raiders (A). [HB] 4 Pts; 1t (48th)
[View] Round 12 [28 May 05] L 26-34 v Eels (H). [HB]
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 05] L 14-56 v Cowboys (A). [HB]
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 05] L 18-34 v Tigers (A). [HB]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 05] W 16-10 v Roosters (H). [HB]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] L 10-22 v Broncos (A). [HB]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 05] L 14-24 v Souths (A). [HB]
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 05] W 30-26 v Knights (H). [HB]
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] L 10-20 v Dragons (A). [HB]
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 05] L 6-46 v Tigers (H). [HB]
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] W 40-16 v Storm (H). [HB]
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 05] L 8-14 v Roosters (A). [HB]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] W 68-6 v Sea Eagles (H). [HB] 12 Pts; 3t (13th, 32nd, 52nd)
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 05] L 14-44 v Knights (A). [HB]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 05] L 22-26 v Souths (H). [HB]
[View] Finals Week One [10 Sep 05] L 22-28 v Dragons (A). [HB]
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2005 International Test Matches
Australian Kangaroos
1 games; [View] Bundaberg Rum Test [22 Apr 05] W 32-16 v New Zealand (H). [HB]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
2 games; 5/8 goals, 10 points.
[View] Round 1 [13 Mar 04] L 6-12 v Tigers. [HB] 2 Pts; 1/2g
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 04] L 20-24 v Bulldogs (A). [HB] 8 Pts; 4/6g
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Kimmorley, Brett
