S.johnson signs 3 year deal with sharpies did we miss out?

Kiwi star Shaun Johnson has today signed a three-year contract with the Cronulla Sharks.Johnson was in the Sutherland Shire today, where he accepted the new deal, with the New Zealand playmaker to represent the Cronulla club through until the end of the 2021 season.A player with a career highlighted by 29 Tests for New Zealand and 162 NRL games for the Warriors, the signing of Johnson is a major coup for the Sharks, with the 28-year-old set to add x-factor and attacking flair to Cronulla's backline from next season.After being given a whirlwind tour of Cronulla and the local area, Johnson met with Sharks coach Shane Flanagan and Football CEO Barry Russell, before finalising and accepting the deal.Johnson will fly home to New Zealand today, return to meet the playing group in the next week, before reporting to Sharks pre-season training during the first week of the New Year.On signing his contract and committing to the Sharks, Johnson expressed his excitement about playing in blue, black and white for the next three years."It's been a crazy few weeks but it's good to lock it all away. I can't wait to get over here and to rip in. It's really exciting," Johnson said. "I want to add value where I can. The Sharks are a tough side, they know how to win and that's what I'm excited to be a part of."Understandably, Flanagan was also thrilled to be adding a player of Johnson's calibre to his NRL squad next year."To recruit a current Test half at this time of year is a massive boost to our club, the playing group our members and fans," Flanagan stated."Shaun's football talent is going to be a huge plus for our team and his experience will undoubtedly help with the development of our younger players."Players like Jayden (Brailey), Kyle (Flanagan) and Blayke (Brailey) are some who can only benefit from having Shaun in our team."And added to all of that, he has outstanding character, has done some great work in the community in New Zealand and he will also be an asset to the club off the field as well," Flanagan added.Meanwhile Russell welcomed the good news and had no doubt the signing of Johnson would be embraced by Sharks members and fans."The signing of one of the world's best halves should be celebrated," Russell said. "Shaun accepting our offer is an endorsement of our team and the football program we have here. He will add a tremendous amount to our squad next season."He is one of the most electrifying players on the world stage, I'm really looking forward to seeing him play for the Sharks and I hope our members and fans are as excited as I am about the prospect of Shaun representing the Cronulla club."Signed at the Warriors in 2009, Johnson began his NRL career in 2011, where he has since gone on to play eight seasons in the NRL, while being a regular on the international stage representing New Zealand.A proven try scorer as well as competent goal kicker, Johnson has crossed the line for 63 tries in his 162 matches, while also kicking 326 goals and 13 field goals.In joining the Sharks, Johnson is likely to slot into the five eighth role in rekindling an association with halves partner Chad Townsend, with the pair enjoying two seasons together at the Warriors in 2014-15.The Sharks now have the option of playing Johnson, Townsend, youngster Kyle Flanagan and the versatile Matt Moylan in the halves in giving them plenty of playmaking depth next season.

"Love the input HOE and very well said. Pops your spot on with a lot of what your suggesting, and Coryn nails it as well.
I was oblivious to Lomax beating to his own drum, oblivious to the suggestion he wasn't a team first guy.
There are points made…"

"I thought he looked frustrated actually. Like he's trying too hard and it's not really coming off for him. I think he wants to be a player who controls the game, but I don't believe his skills are quite there to be that type of player. You certainly…"

"The fact he looked as if he'd checked out half way through the season makes ur statement moot....Lomax is a very confused human being, we have had enough of that over 40 years, good luck Zac....I'm sure Parra will thrive without you, no more the…"

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SlimeyEEL December 1, 2018 at 12:39pm

No great loss
Cranky Brad is here!!! December 1, 2018 at 12:42pm

Not what we needed, apparently they are keen on getting tapua as well. See who warriors pick up now and hopefully a few dominos fall for us.
Matt December 1, 2018 at 12:52pm

Shaun the poo johnson
Offside December 1, 2018 at 12:57pm

Not what we needed i think the sharks deal was a done deal weeks ago.
Im still hoping we pick up someone
CP December 1, 2018 at 1:07pm

Happy to get the two Flannagans
- Cranky Brad is here!!! > CP December 1, 2018 at 1:21pm
  
  Flannagan jnr just resigned for 2 years. Although that doesn't mean much these days
HKF December 1, 2018 at 1:07pm

Shaun Johnson is not the type of player we need, we need an organizing halfback that can manage a game, hopefully Dylan Brown can be that player in the near future. Can someone tell me, what type of player is Brown?.
- Cranky Brad is here!!! > HKF December 1, 2018 at 1:22pm
  
  I reckon he will be a lock in a few years time, he will fill out heaps and be a massive halfback once finished growing.
  - HECTOR WONG > Cranky Brad is here!!! December 1, 2018 at 1:47pm
    
    so much for a club thats broke and still facing salary cap problems and possible fines we had to shed players not sign players up .oh well whats new in the NRL with Todd and the rest of the asyslum thats there
    - Brett Allen > HECTOR WONG December 1, 2018 at 2:18pm
      
      They said the other day they were going to use their full salary cap, but they have shaved $1.5m from their non football operations.

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