22/06/2026
It was the dawn of time, several jerseys ago on the evergreen fields of Waite Oval, where a young crop-loving twunk, warmly known as Rusty, was abandoned at training by a mate who promptly performed a disappearing act. This is where our rugby story begins.
He started as a flanker, then grew into a mighty lock, and now you’ll find him embracing prop life as an absolute unit on the pitch: the total package and a force to be reckoned with.
Russell ‘Rusty’ Eckert is our longest-serving Shark, our current president, an excellent chef, handy AF, and known around town in all the best ways possible.
Whether he’s fixing something, building something, cooking something, organising something, or somehow ending up responsible for something, Rusty is the bloke who gets it done.
Few people have given more time, energy, blood, sweat, beers, and questionable life choices to the Sharks than Rusty. Through countless seasons, jerseys, teammates, and post-match celebrations, he’s remained the beating heart of the club.
PS – If you need your pavers pressure hosed, we know a guy.
