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Cronulla Sharks Trivia Quiz

Part of a continuing series on every Aussie club!

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
49,754

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
902

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (4/10), Guest 110 (6/10), Guest 211 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Cronulla join the Sydney rugby league competition? Hint

1957

1988

1967

1977

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2000 and 2001 seasons, what was Cronulla's official name? Hint

Shark Park Bandits

Cronulla-Sutherland

Sharks

The Sharkie Boys

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Cronulla win their first-ever premiership?

Answer: (the year)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Counting replays as a second Grand Final, when Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks won their first-ever Grand Final it was their ____ Grand Final appearance. Hint

2nd

3rd

6th

5th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the first names of the famous father and son duo Rogers? Hint

Steve and Mat

Peter and Mat

John and Mat

Paul and Phil

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which years did Cronulla win their first two minor premiership? Hint

1977 and 1999

1977 and 1988

1988 and 1999

1976 and 1999

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the nickname of former Cronulla great Andrew Ettingshausen?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who coached the Sharks before John Lang took over in 1994? Hint

Arthur Beetson

Jack Gibson

Alan Fitzgibbon

Terry Fearnly

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who captained the Sharks in the year 2001?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many different names has the Sharks home ground had, from 1968 to 2001 inclusive? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Cronulla join the Sydney rugby league competition?

Answer: 1967

They joined the same year as Penrith.

2. In the 2000 and 2001 seasons, what was Cronulla's official name?

Answer: Sharks

Yep, they changed their name in 2000. But in 2002 they changed it back to Cronulla Sharks.

3. When did Cronulla win their first-ever premiership?

Answer: 2016

They won their first-ever title in 2016, beating Melbourne Storm 14-12.

4. Counting replays as a second Grand Final, when Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks won their first-ever Grand Final it was their ____ Grand Final appearance.

Answer: 5th

A bit of a tricky one that, they lost the 1973 grand final 10-7, then drew the 1978 Grand Final with Manly 11-11, and lost the replay 16-0, so they played two that year, then lost to Brisbane in the 1997 Super League Grand Final, before winning their first in 2016 vs. Melbourne Storm.

5. What are the first names of the famous father and son duo Rogers?

Answer: Steve and Mat

As at the end of the 2000 season, Steve and Mat Rogers share the club record for most points in a match (ahhh ain't that cute), being 26 points.

6. In which years did Cronulla win their first two minor premiership?

Answer: 1988 and 1999

In 1988 they lost the major semi to Canterbury 26-8, and the preliminary final 9-2 to Balmain. In 1999, they beat Brisbane 42-10 to advance to the preliminary final, only to be knocked out by St George-Illawarra, 24-8.

7. What is the nickname of former Cronulla great Andrew Ettingshausen?

Answer: E.T.

Well I had to give you one easy one didn't I?

8. Who coached the Sharks before John Lang took over in 1994?

Answer: Arthur Beetson

The big man himself.

9. Who captained the Sharks in the year 2001?

Answer: David Peachy

The slick fullback.

10. How many different names has the Sharks home ground had, from 1968 to 2001 inclusive?

Answer: 5

Toyota Park (the ground's name in 2001) was previously known as Shark Park, Caltex Field, Ronson Field and Endeavour Field ... who knows how many more name changes we will have in the future!

Source: Author timence

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