2004 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season

none March 2026 February 2014 February 2014 2004 NRL 11th Challenge Cup 10 0 14 528 (96 tries, 72 goals) 645 (117 tries, 88 goals, 1 field goal) CEO Stuart Raper David PeacheyBrett Kimmorley Toyota Park 12,489 Nigel Vagana (12) Brett Kimmorley (40) Brett Kimmorley (92) 2003 2005 The 2004 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks season was the 38th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2004 Telstra Premiership. Season summary In the off-season the Sharks signed Stuart Raper as their head coach following the previous season's dismissal of Chris Anderson.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2003-12-02/sharks-bank-on-raper/99462 Sharks bank on Raper ABC News (Australia) 2 December 2003 28 March 2026 Cronulla did not begin the 2004 season well, losing four or five matches on the trot to be sitting last on the ladder after round five. One early season lowlight was the on-field dismissal of Greg Bird for kneeing Souths' winger Shane Marteene and his subsequent 10-week ban. However, there were some on-field highlights none more so than their round 22 upset of the high-flying Sydney Roosters who were sitting on top of the ladder at the time. They also defeated the likes of the Parramatta Eels at Parramatta Stadium where on their last visit the Sharks were thrashed 74-4 (in fact, Cronulla did not lose again at the venue until 2011), the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne, the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval where the Sharks historically have a poor record and the Brisbane Broncos in Brisbane. Otherwise, the season was overall a disappointment; the Sharks missing the finals for the second year in succession however they did improve on their disastrous 12th finish in 2003. Squad Movement 2004 Gains Player Signed from Andrew Lomu Sydney Roosters 16 Sydney RoostersSurprises in Cronulla's 25 man Squad » League Unlimited https://leagueunlimited.com/news/surprises-in-cronulla-s-25-man-squad/ League Unlimited 13 April 2026 New recruits Nigel Vagana, Nathan Merritt, Ryan McGoldrick, Andrew Lomu, Michael Russo and Hassan Saleh also made the cutPlayer Profiles http://www.sharks.com.au/football/players.htm www.sharks.com.au https://web.archive.org/web/20040611202052/http://www.sharks.com.au/football/players.htm 15 April 2026 11 June 2004 en-au Ryan McGoldrick NSW 16 NSW WaratahsMcGoldrick happy back at league https://www.smh.com.au/national/mcgoldrick-happy-back-at-league-20040311-gdiis3.html The Sydney Morning Herald 13 April 2026 en 11 March 2004 Vince Mellars New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand Warriors (mid-season)Player Profile - Vince Mellars http://www.sharks.com.au/football/players/2005vince_mellars.htm www.sharks.com.au 15 April 2026 en-au Mellars came to the Sharks from the Warriors midway through the 2004 season. https://web.archive.org/web/20050301045926/http://www.sharks.com.au/football/players/2005vince_mellars.htm 2005-03-01 Nathan Merritt South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsSharks make strong start to Sevens https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-01-24/sharks-make-strong-start-to-sevens/125536 ABC News 13 April 2026 en-AU 24 January 2004 Michael Russo Melbourne Storm 16 Melbourne StormSurprises in Cronulla's 25 man Squad » League Unlimited https://leagueunlimited.com/news/surprises-in-cronulla-s-25-man-squad/ League Unlimited 13 April 2026 New recruits Nigel Vagana, Nathan Merritt, Ryan McGoldrick, Andrew Lomu, Michael Russo and Hassan Saleh also made the cut.Peachey named for Cronulla trial https://www.smh.com.au/national/peachey-named-for-cronulla-trial-20040204-gdia8g.html The Sydney Morning Herald 3 February 2004 11 August 2021 The squad also includes captain Brett Kimmorley and off-season recruits Nathan Merritt, Ryan McGoldrick, Michael Russo and Andrew Lomu. Hassan Saleh St George 16 St George Illawarra Dragons Matt Seers Free Agent Seers thrown NRL lifeline http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=nstore&kw=%22matt+seers%22&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=200&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=ILL04032039KDJ117KAU newsstore.fairfax.com.au 13 April 2026 Nigel Vagana Canterbury Bulldogs 16 Canterbury BulldogsVagana signs three year deal with Sharks » League Unlimited https://leagueunlimited.com/news/vagana-signs-three-year-deal-with-sharks/ League Unlimited 13 April 2026 2004 Losses Player Signed from Jarrad Anderson Canterbury Bulldogs 16 Canterbury BulldogsAnderson finds a new home at Dogs https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/anderson-finds-a-new-home-at-dogs-20040311-gdiimf.html The Sydney Morning Herald 14 April 2026 en 11 March 2004 Laloa Milford Gold Coast Titans 16 Aviron BayonnaisCompositions de Aviron Bayonnais - Auch - J28 - 2004-2005 Top 14 - Site Officiel https://top14.lnr.fr/feuille-de-match/2004-2005/j28/2686-bayonne-auch/compositions Ligue Nationale de Rugby 15 April 2026 frStatistiques marqueurs 2004-2005. http://www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr/home.php?rub=equipepremiere&id=e81248505b039611 www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr 15 April 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20050104071835/http://www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr/home.php?rub=equipepremiere&id=e81248505b039611 2005-01-04Photos: AB - PERPIGNAN(06/11/04), cliquez ici. http://www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr/home.php?rub=equipepremiere&id=28b945214a607abf www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr 15 April 2026 Interception de L. MILFORD https://web.archive.org/web/20050106224424/http://www.avironbayonnaisrugby.fr/home.php?rub=equipepremiere&id=28b945214a607abf 2005-01-06 Jye Mullane Manly 16 Manly Sea EaglesPlayer Profile: Jye Mullane http://www.nrl.com.au/myclub/players.cfm?TeamID=4&PlayerID=681 www.nrl.com.au 15 April 2026 Burst onto the scene with the Sharks in 2002 but has since had limited game time due to injury. A clever player with good skill, the son of former Cronulla fullback Mick arrives at the Sea Eagles looking for opportunity and should get it. https://web.archive.org/web/20040407105629/http://www.nrl.com.au/myclub/players.cfm?TeamID=4&PlayerID=681 2004-04-07 Nick Paterson Manly 16 Manly Sea EaglesPlayer Profile: Nick Paterson http://nrl.com.au/myclub/players.cfm?TeamID=4&PlayerID=512 www.nrl.com.au 15 April 2026 Shaun Wessell City 16 Dapto CanariesGandon Mike Dapto Canaries gain Shaun Wessel, but lose Matthew Rieck https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/615981/dapto-canaries-gain-shaun-wessel-but-lose-matthew-rieck/ www.illawarramercury.com.au 15 April 2026 en-au 23 April 2009 Nick Youngquest St George 16 St George Illawarra DragonsNick Youngquest https://stgeorgedragons.com.au/player/nick-youngquest/ ST. GEORGE DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 14 April 2026 Ladder References 2004 Category:2004 NRL season by club Category:2004 in sport in Sydney