This is the second episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor and the Sharks media crew assisting to make this all possible. Older fans can remember and get new insights into some of their memories, and younger fans can learn from and about these great players and the history of our club.

You can watch the entire interview at www.sharks.com.au from Wednesday November 26th (released during the day) and we encourage you to do so!

On this episode we talk with Shark #132 David Hatch! He chats about his life growing up in the Shire playing for Gymea, rising through the ranks of the Sharks lower grade system, sitting on the bench for the 1978 Grand Final(s), playing under all his coaches including Beetson and A.Fitzgibbon, his debut, becoming captain including Dally M Captain of the Year in 1985 and 1988, the minor premiership season of 1988, the highs and lows of 1989, his mounting injury toll, his retirement, time on the Sharks board, being in the King Wan when Peter Gow cut up the Dragons jersey, post football jobs, his thoughts on the 2016 title and being a Great White Shark. David recalls moments and memories you won't have heard before, too many to list here and he bleeds black, white and blue to this very day, and we are so grateful to bring you his story.

Credits

Interview by Sam Shinazzi

Research and administration by Ashley Taylor

Sound and vision recorded by Tim Gray

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Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking

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