He was voted as the Sharks ' player of the year , despite missing 7 games of the season through injury .
In 2006 , Bird suffered a serious rib injury in round 21 , against the Newcastle Knights , which ended his season .
Bird was voted as the Sharks ' player of the year , despite missing 7 games of the season through injury .
In 2006 , Bird suffered a serious rib injury in round 21 , against the Newcastle Knights , which ended his season .