2016 NRL Premiers Cronulla Sharks Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2016 NRL Premiers Cronulla Sharks Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

There was jubilation at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on 2 October 2016 when the victorious Cronulla-Sutherlands Sharks ended their 49-year NRL Telstra Premiership wait.

The Sharks powered to a 14-12 win against the Melbourne Storm before 83,625 enthralled spectators.After the first points went to the Sharks, Paul Gallen and Ben Barba's scrum play drove them to an 8-0 lead at 15 minutes.

 The Sharks continued to dominate the second half until the Storm's Jesse Bromwich reduced the deficit to two with 29 minutes remaining. In a gripping final 15 minutes, the Storm took the lead, leaving the Sharks with a 12-8 deficit.

The powerful front-rower Andrew Fifita wrestled with the storm's defenders on the Melbourne tryline before grounding the ball in the 69th minute.

Luke Lewis, who was a constant threat on the right edge of the Shark's attack, was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for best player.

Includes an official Australia Post $1 stamp with the Cronulla Sharks emblem.

Postmarked First Day of Issue 2nd November 2016, Cronulla NSW 2230

Specifications :Denomination :    Medallion

Quality :              Antique

Metal :                Zinc Alloy

Weight :              56.00 gms

Diameter :           60.00 mm

Mintage :             2,016

COA :                  Official NRL Seal of Authenticity