Geelong Sharks host inaugural come and try day.

The Geelong Sharks will compete in the Storm Cup competition in NRL Victoria for the first time in 2023. Photos: TONI ORLANDO/ORLANDO IMAGES

THE newly formed Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club held a come and try day at Ervin Reserve on Saturday, as they gear up for their inaugural NRL Victoria season in 2023.

Saturday’s come and try event was the first of many pre-season activities run by Geelong’s newest rugby club as they look towards building a roster ahead of the Storm Cup NRL Victoria competition, which kicks off in April next year.

The day involved a junior skills workshop with representatives from NRL Victoria, a senior club scratch match of touch football, and a free sausage sizzle.

The senior men’s team had a scratch match during Saturday’s come and try day.

Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club secretary Darren McIntyre said the come and try day was a massive success.

“It was an amazing turn out with fantastic weather.

“The day tuned out be more than expected with many prospective members signing up to play or volunteer.

“It is very exciting to see the great number of folks keen to play and we are extremely optimistic that we will have a very long and successful future at the Sharks.”

The club is optimistic of having plenty of players for its inaugural season.

Senior club pre-season is set to kick off for men’s and women’s teams at Ervin Reserve, Newcomb on November 3 at 6pm, while junior teams will begin training on November 5 at 9am.

Anyone who is interested in playing or helping out is advised to jump onto the Geelong Sharks Rugby League Club Facebook or Instagram page.