The Cronulla Sharks are a proud NRL club.

Their lone 2016 premiership is one of the greatest we've ever seen, with numerous legends spread across their ring-winning starting 17.

Despite only having the one Provan Summons Trophy, the Sharks have been home to a multitude of elite NRL stars, some of whom would make an all-time rugby league side, as well as this one.

Below is the Cronulla Sharks' greatest ever starting 17.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Luke Lewis of the Sharks warms up during the round 24 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights at Southern Cross Group Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Ben Barba

The 2016 X-factor, Ben Barba's attacking spark was crucial to the club's only premiership title.

Luke Lewis

A veteran of the game, Luke Lewis' leadership and big-game effort culminated in a Clive Churchill Medal in 2016.

Chris Heighington

Chris Heighington was a tireless workhorse, displaying professionalism and consistency that proved invaluable in the Sharks' premiership run.

Danny Lee

A hard-edged forward from the 1980s and 90s, Danny Lee represented the toughness that defined the Cronulla Sharks.

Cronulla Sharks All-Time Greatest Team

1. David Peachey (232 matches and 440 points)
2. Valentine Holmes (105 matches and 369 points)
3. Steve Rogers (202 matches and 1253 points)
4. Andrew Ettingshausen (328 matches and 662 points)
5. Mat Rogers (123 matches and 1112 points)
6. James Maloney (46 matches and 382 points)
7. Brett Kimmorley (140 matches and 467 points)
8. Paul Gallen (348 matches and 257 points)
9. Michael Ennis (51 matches and 22 points)
10. Andrew Fifita (213 matches and 128 points)
11. Gavin Miller (56 matches and 19 points)
12. Wade Graham (255 matches and 166 points)
13. Greg Pierce (210 matches and 105 points)

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14. Ben Barba (46 matches and 76 points)
15. Luke Lewis (116 matches and 132 points)
16. Chris Heighington (116 matches and eight points)
17. Danny Lee (212 matches and 52 points)

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