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Cronulla boss Lyall Gorman says the Sharks must regroup from the shock loss of star fullback Ben Barba before pondering any possible reinforcements.Barba may have played his last NRL game after being released - at his request - by the Sharks to seek rehabilitation in Thailand following his second positive test to cocaine in less than two years.The premiers are well served for fullbacks, with 21-year-old rep stars Jack Bird and Valentine Holmes both natural custodians and itching for another crack at the role.Despite the former Dally M Medallists scintillating form this season, the loss of Barba might even prove a blessing for the Sharks, who now have an unexpected $800,000 a year to spend on retaining their grand final roster beyond 2017.In any case, Gorman says Barbas welfare and that of his wife and four young daughters - and not the sides title defence or recruitment program - remain the clubs immediate concern.Our goal is not about football at the moment. Our goal is about helping the young man to come back into the community the way he wants to come back, Gorman said.We havent crossed that bridge at all, in terms of Benny not being with us, another player coming into the role, picking up another player. Theyre all options that remain on the table.But the first thing is to help Benny get back to where he needs to be and wants to be.The Sharks will await coach Shane Flanagans return from a fact-findng tour of England and the US before weighing up their options.Well address that matter over time. It hasnt entered our heads just now. First of all weve got to come to grips with where were at with Ben and where were heading as a club in regards to supporting him, Gorman said.The self-confessed distressed chief executive said the Sharks 2017 premiership defence hadnt been spoken of in recent weeks.There was a period of celebration. The boys are on annual leave, he said.Well regroup. Fourteen of our NRL players came back last Friday, the rest come back on staggered time.Weve got boys overseas with both New Zealand and the Australian teams.Well sit down as a playing group as we have done over the years. Were a resilient club, a strong club and a proud club and these things, while theyre short-term setbacks, wont put us back.Apart from uncertainty surrounding Barbas future, Cronullas other grand final try-scorer Andrew Fifita has also threatened to walk away from the NRL since the Sharks drought-breaking triumph.Gorman, though, insists the tearaway front-rower has assured the club he will be with the Sharks in 2017 and is not considering any other playing options. Chris Jones Super Bowl Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Armani Watts Super Bowl Jersey . Roman Josi had a goal and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-Larry-Johnson-Chiefs-Jersey/ . Thats not a comment on the suspension that banished the Portland Winterhawks general manager and coach from his Western Hockey League teams bench for most of the 2012-13 season. Emmanuel Ogbah Super Bowl Jersey . Haas said he "felt a lot of pain" in his right shoulder when he slammed his racket to the ground in frustration after losing his serve at 3-3 in the first set. Reggie Ragland Super Bowl Jersey . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. Considering that his team has been without star guard Russell Westbrook and with the free agent departure of sharpshooter Kevin Martin, hes had to carry the majority of the load to not only keep his team afloat but more importantly, at an elite level.MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies have officially announced the signings of guard Tony Allen and forward Jon Leuer. Allen agreed on July 3 to a four-year contract worth $20 million, keeping the nine-year veteran with Memphis. The Grizzlies announced Monday that they had signed both Allen and Leuer to multiyear deals, and chief executive officer Jason Levien said they are absolutely thrilled to brinng back Allen.dddddddddddd The 6-foot-4 Allen scored 10.3 points and had 6.1 rebounds with 2 steals in the playoffs as Memphis reached its first Western Conference final. Allen also received more points than any other player for this seasons NBA All-Defensive First team. He finished in the top six in voting for the leagues Defensive Player of the Year award each of the past three seasons. ' ' '