Cronulla Sharks forward Wade Graham (pictured) says he’s confident he’ll be fit to take his place in the Sharks side for the clubs next match of the 2016 NRL finals series.

The Indigenous All Star and stand in skipper failed to return to the field of play after taking a heavy knock early in the Sharks thrilling win over the Raiders on Saturday evening, joining the injured Paul Gallen on the bench for the remainder of the game.

The Sharks next finals opponent will be the winner of the clash between the Raiders and Penrith and Graham says while sorry to have missed one of the clubs great finals victories, he’s grateful that the correct medical protocols were observed.