‘I’ll always have a lot of love for this club’: Sharks farewell departing players

Katoa was reported to be leaving Cronulla on 30 October; one outlet reported it, none carried a figure.

Cronulla's own farewell coverage confirms Sione Katoa is leaving the Sharks, published on 30 October 2026. The club's announcement lists Katoa among departing players as it farewells them, with Briton Nikora and Blayke Brailey left as the longest-serving active Sharks heading into 2027.

Sione Katoa · Cronulla · signed through 2028 · 2027 at the Cowboys · Cap Dramas Estimate: $485K a season (range $390K–$580K, Estimated).

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‘I’ll always have a lot of love for this club’: Sharks farewell departing players

Katoa was reported to be leaving Cronulla on 30 October; one outlet reported it, none carried a figure.

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