Already contracted for season 2025, the Cronulla Sharks acted swiftly to retain back-rower Teig Wilton on a new two-year deal until the end of 2027.
Wilton, a Narooma local, came through the Sharks pathways and led the club to a Jersey Flegg premiership before becoming a staple of the Sharks first-grade side.
For Wilton, the decision was an easy one; if the club asked him to stay, he was not going to say no.
“It was an easy decision for me. I knew if the club wanted to have me I was definitely going to stay,” Wilton said.
“Cronulla’s home to me; it has been since I started my football journey here. I can’t see myself any place else. I love the club, I love the area and I love the whole crew we’ve got here.
“I’m very excited for what’s to come in the next few years.”
As Wilton fast approaches 100 NRL games, the club are pleased to retain Wilton and know the value he provides on the club’s left edge.
Teig is an integral part of our future, Sharks General Manager Football Darren Mooney said.
“He’s become a mainstay on our left edge and has been identified as a long-term leader, having filled in as captain earlier this year.
“With almost 100 games under his belt now, Teig is a seasoned first grader whose best is yet to come. We’re very happy to have retained him and several other key players heading into 2025.”
Wilton admits that there is one thing on his mind for the Sharks in 2025. A premiership.
“I’ve got a premiership on my mind,” Wilton said.
“That’s the main thing on my mind for this club with our group. I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t at the forefront of my mind.”