Sharks sign Ayshford

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Cronulla have signed centre Blake Ayshford from NRL rivals Wests Tigers.

Ayshford, 25, joins the Sharks on a two-year deal after being given an early release on his Tigers contract.

He will join up with a host of former Wests players at Cronulla with the likes of Andrew Fifita, Bryce Gibbs, Beau Ryan, Chris Heighington, John Morris and Isaac de Gois all in the Sharks’ line-up.

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan said this of his new signing: “We have brought some quality players to the club over the past few seasons and Blake is another one we are excited about having here at the Sharks.

“We look forward to him being a part of our team next year.”

Ayshford played 99 games for the Tigers after making his debut in 2009, and he scored a total of 33 tries.