Steve Edmonds, nicknamed "Rock", is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
Despite missing out on the opportunity to play in the decider, Edmonds' contributions throughout the season were significant in helping Cronulla reach the grand final.
Cronulla then defeated minor premiers Western Suburbs to reach their second grand final against Manly.
A Steve Rogers penalty squared it at 11-all but he then missed a desperate late field-goal attempt and at full-time the scores remained locked in front of 51,000 fans.
Just 3 days later, Cronulla and Manly were required to contest a grand final replay to declare a winner as the Australian team had been announced the same week and were heading to England.