Cronulla Sharks forward Wade Graham has signed a new three year contract with the Sharks that will see the 23-year-old remain at the Cronulla club until at least the end of the 2017 season.

As CEO Steve Noyce explained, securing the signature of Graham, who joined the Sharks from the Panthers back in 2011, is an important step forward as the club attempts to build for the future.

“For a young man Wade shows great character, leadership and maturity beyond his years and his signing is a significant one for the Sharks,” Noyce said. “He is the sort of player we can build a team around and we are thrilled he has decided to stay with us for the next three years.”

Sharks Coach Peter Sharp was equally positive and excited about the re-signing of Graham.

“He is a quality young man and a very good player. He is a future leader of this club, a great player and it is a real boost for us to re-sign him,” Sharp said.

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