The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

The ET Stand Debrief is back for the 2026 NRL season as Boldo and Franko break down the Cronulla Sharks’ dominant Round 1 victory over the Gold Coast Titans.Fresh off the full-time siren, the boys dive into the instant reaction from Shark Park, unpacking the Sharks’ attacking explosion, the Trindall–Hynes halves combination, and a huge performance from the forward pack led by Addin Fonua-Blake. They discuss the key moments that shaped the game, the impact of the interchange rotation, and whether this performance is a sign of what’s to come for the Sharks in 2026.As always, the ET Stand community joins the show live, with fans jumping in from the comments and the green room to share their reactions, give their 3-2-1 votes, and debate the big talking points from the match.Was this the perfect start to the Sharks’ season?Is Braydon Trindall unlocking the best version of this team?And what does this performance mean heading into next week’s blockbuster clash with the Panthers?All that and plenty more in this instant match reaction episode of the ET Stand Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldo and Franko get together for a quick pre-season chat about the round #1 clash and our upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live Tuesday night edition of The ET Stand, Boldo, Chris and special guest Big Staffo kick off the 2026 season with a full Round 1 preview and plenty of classic Sharks banter.The boys reflect on the NRL’s Las Vegas venture one year on, from the spectacle and rising costs to what it means for the game’s global push. They dive into the big team list calls heading into Round 1, debate key selections, and assess how the Sharks are shaping up to start the season.There’s also an honest and emotional discussion around Siosifa Talakai’s signing with the Perth Bears, what it means for the club, and how fans should feel about losing a cult favourite. Expect strong opinions, measured takes, and the usual mix of optimism and concern as the season begins.As always, the panel interact with live comments, share memories of past glory, and lean into the biased, one-eyed passion that defines the ET Stand community.Round 1 is here. The season starts now. Up Up Cronulla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldo, Chris Kelly and Steve Franklin are back after a huge week on the ground at the Cronulla Sharks’ 2026 Season Launch.We take you inside the morning at North Cronulla Beach — the player march, the media access, the interviews with Nicho Hynes, Toby Rudolph and more — and share what really stood out from our chats with Craig Fitzgibbon and the squad as the countdown to Round 1 begins.There’s plenty of discussion around the newly announced co-captains, the vibe inside the group, and why this Sharks team looks settled, confident and ready to take the next step.From there we zoom out to the rest of the NRL:Key takeaways from the preseasonWhich clubs are rising and which are slidingOur full panel Top 8 predictions for 2026Plus Boldo delivers his off-season rant — the five narratives Sharks fans are absolutely sick of hearing.If you’re counting down to the new season, this is your full Sharks temperature check.🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube & Facebook. 📲 Follow us on Instagram for all the player interviews from the launch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he Sharkies have sent a message in the final trial, putting 48 points on the Raiders, and the ET Stand crew is here to break it all down straight after full time.Boldo is joined by 2.0, with Franco eventually fighting his way through the tech issues, as the boys run through the big performances, the spine combinations, and what this result means heading into Round 1. There’s plenty of love for the Hynes–Trindall partnership, a deep dive into the middle-forward rotation, and the ongoing fullback debate, plus which young guns strengthened their case for a jersey.They also tackle the big season question – can this squad take the next step from back-to-back prelims to a Grand Final – with bold predictions, fan reactions from around the world, and a look ahead to media day with the chance to interview Nico Hynes and Braydon Trindall.All that, the Discord crew, and the usual one-eyed, biased, passionate Sharks chat.Brought to you by Solve Accounting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big show this week as we dive head-first into the two major injuries rocking the Sharks and what they mean for 2026.Boldo and the ever-present Steven “Franko” Franklin are joined by Southside Physiotherapy principal and former Sharks physio Francis Crossle for an in-depth, expert breakdown of Ronaldo Mulitalo’s ACL rehab timeline and Cam McInnes’ complex second reconstruction – how they happen, how long they really take and whether August and May returns are realistic.Franko rolls out his Top 5 Sharks under pressure for 2026, sparking debate around:Blayke Brailey and the captaincyThe Hynes–Trindall combinationWill Kennedy’s futureJesse Ramien’s contract yearThe Leagues Club projectWe also cover:🦈 Sharks captaincy chat – is it Brailey, Hynes or a co-captain model?🏉 Origin eligibility rule explained and what it means for Addin Fonua-Blake & Briton Nikora💰 Siosifa Talakai to the Bears? The $600k question and what the Sharks should do📋 Full Trial #2 team list reaction🔍 Why Teig Wilton wasn’t named🔥 Raiders preview – and how understrength Canberra really arePlus plenty of Discord chat, listener comments and the usual ET Stand dribble.https://discord.gg/This episode’s injury update is proudly brought to you by Southside Physiotherapy – expert care and rehab in the Shire.🎧 Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch live: YouTube & Facebook 💬 Join the Sharks conversation on Discord (link in show notes) ⭐ Support the show: Become a member for access to classic Sharks match replays and moreUp Up Cronulla! 🦈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The ET Stand – The Debrief, David Boldo and Franco react live to Cronulla’s 40–6 trial loss to Parramatta at the newly redeveloped Henson Park. Streaming across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, the boys shake off the off-season rust, laugh about missing graphics and borders, and dive into what actually matters from a trial where most of the Sharks’ top squad sat out.They break down the context behind the result, explaining the heavy rotation, the inexperience across the backline and what the coaching staff were likely trying to get out of the hit-out. There’s a detailed look at which young players impressed, who missed their chance, and which names Franco is quietly tipping as future first graders.Regular caller Williams 2.0 joins the show to defend Sam Stonestreet, talk season expectations and plant the flag for a top-four finish, while journalist Stephen Russo calls in from Henson Park to describe the atmosphere, the crowd, the $20 million ground upgrade and how the game looked from the sideline.The episode also shifts to the All Stars clash, with a strong review of Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall’s performances, Briton Nikora’s starting credentials and Mawene Hiroti’s next chapter. From tactical trial strategy and defensive combinations to captain’s challenge tallies, commentary rants and classic Sharks nostalgia, it’s a full pre-season style debrief.It’s raw, interactive and proudly one-eyed, as the ET Stand builds back into match-ready form ahead of the season proper. Go the Sharks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ET Stand Podcast is back for its first show of 2026, kicking off a new season of Cronulla Sharks chat with opinion, passion, and plenty of laughs.Boldo is joined by Franco and Chris Kelly as the boys ease back into it, welcome listeners from around the world, and dive into a packed Sharks news update. The episode covers off-season player signings and retention, new coaching appointments including Matt Shirvington and Freddie Michalak, and a detailed TLDR of CEO Dino Mezzatesta’s preseason update, including the Woolooware Bay Leagues Club rebuild, membership targets, and commercial growth.The team previews the Sharks’ first pre-season trial against the Eels, breaks down the All Stars selections, reacts to Don Rogers appearing on Australian Survivor, and unpacks Toby Rudolf’s contract comments and what they mean for the club’s premiership window.There’s also plenty of classic ET Stand banter, fan interaction, a Sharks membership unboxing, Chris Kelly’s annual NRL team of NFL players, and a thoughtful closing tribute to founding sponsor and close friend of the show, Chris Bloxham.Footy is back. The ET Stand is back. Let’s go, Sharkies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NRL 2026 draw has dropped — and Boldo is breaking it down solo from Brooklyn, New York. In this off-season episode, we run through the full Cronulla Sharks schedule, the strength of draw, who we play once and twice, the key danger periods, the dream stretches, and how many wins the Sharkies realistically need to lock in a Top 4 finish.You’ll hear:• Why 2026 shapes as a favourable draw• Early-season expectations• Rivalry games, rest periods & the tricky patches• Whether we’re a shot at the minor premiership• Thoughts on the NRL’s new AI-optimised draw• The omen from last year’s “easiest draw” teamWe also tease our new members program, a tipping comp, and a bigger season of weekly shows + immediate post-game debriefs.How confident should Sharks fans feel about 2026? Pretty confident, as it turns out.Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur Partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We lost.We are still a little grumpy so didn't get to this as quickly as we might have liked.Hopefully rthis helps some.Back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks’ season has come to a close, and we went live for our final regular Tuesday night show of 2025 to unpack it all.Boldo, Franco, Lats, and Chris take you through:The heartbreaking prelim loss to the Storm and what went wrongRefereeing controversies and bunker blundersOff-contract player watch (Kennedy, Ramien, more)DCE rumours and what they really mean for the SharksFull season review across NRL, NRLW, Jets and Harvey Norman PremiershipBoldo’s final Player Tiers of the year – including a new “Final Boss”Fan comments, live banter, and the prize draw wrap-upDespite the pain of another prelim defeat, there’s plenty of laughs, fiery debate, and a good dose of off-season optimism.Links & PartnersJoin the discussion in our Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur Partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.auGrand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda HotelBooking Link: https://bit.ly/3K1nFju Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another prelim heartbreak for the Sharkies. Boldo dialled in live from his Melbourne hotel fresh from AAMI Park, voice spent but passion undimmed, to share the raw emotion of another finals exit. Franko brought the instant analysis, while fans piled in with their comments on the refereeing, Will Kennedy’s role, the halves, and what comes next for Cronulla.We cover it all — the atmosphere in Melbourne, the frustration of key errors, the debate over loyalty to certain players, and the glimpse of hope that this side still has the defensive grit to be a contender.Join us for this therapy session, as Sharkies fans mourn together, vent together, and start looking ahead to what 2026 might hold.Join the discussion in our Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur partners:https://solveaccounting.com.auhttps://mirandahotel.com.auhttps://morgans.com.au/branch/Cronullahttps://southsidephysio.com.auhttps://displaywear.com.auGrand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda Hotel Booking link: https://bit.ly/3K1nFju Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stormy Daniel from the Stormcast joins Boldo and Franko for this day before opposition fan preview.What else can we say.... Up Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a huge week for the Sharkies as we look ahead to the prelim final against the Melbourne Storm. On this Tuesday night live show, Boldo is joined by Lats and Francis Crossle (Southside Physio) to break down the latest:Francis explains the Storm’s mounting injury concerns, including Jahrome Hughes’ shoulder and wrist issues.Lats brings us all the Sharks social news, from fan meet-ups to NRLW updates.Boldo runs through how the Sharks have turned their season around, and why this team looks primed for a grand final push.Full preview of Sharks v Storm – line-ups, confidence levels, and score predictions.Plus: who we’d rather face in the GF – Broncos or Panthers?⚫ Sponsors:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au💬 Join the fan chat on Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK⁠ 📅 Grand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda Hotel – Book now: ⁠https://bit.ly/3K1nFju⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a win....I'm not sure Franko will ever stop talking about this one.... The win had everything... and the podcast well it had everyone with Sharks fans all dialling in. So proud of this team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks head down to Canberra for a do-or-die clash at GIO Stadium – and we’ve brought in some Raiders diehards to give us the opposition view.David Abreu and Jamba join the ET Stand to break down the heartbreak of last week’s Raiders loss, what went wrong, and how Canberra can bounce back against Cronulla. We talk bunker controversy, key players to watch, the Viking horn, Goulburn pit stops, and even parking tips for travelling Sharks fans.From Fogarty’s game management to KO Weeks’ speed, Ricky Stuart stories, and old favourites like Bradley Clyde, this one has everything you need to know ahead of Saturday night’s elimination final.Who wins, who loses, and what to expect on the drive home? Tune in to find out.⚫ Join the discussion in our Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK⚫ Grand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda Hotel: https://bit.ly/3K1nFjuOur partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of the ET Stand Podcast, we sit down with Sharks royalty – Barry Russell.A local junior who rose through every rep team, Russell went on to become the Cronulla Sharks halfback, Rothmans Medal winner, and later the club’s CEO. In this wide-ranging chat, Barry shares:His journey from Taren Point Titans junior to Shark Park hero.- Memories of playing alongside legends like Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking, Gavin Miller, and more.- Winning the Rothmans Medal in 1988 (and the famous white tuxedo story).- The heartbreak of injuries that cut short some of the Sharks’ greatest late-80s campaigns.- His transition into administration, taking on the role of Sharks CEO during a challenging period.- Insights into the NRL today, the future of the Cronulla Sharks, and which players excite him most.A must-listen for Sharks fans and rugby league tragics alike.👇 Join the conversation and back the Sharkies:Join our Discord → https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys were live on a massive Tuesday night, breaking down the Sharks’ gritty win over the Roosters and previewing the huge semifinal showdown in Canberra against the Raiders.Boldo, Franko, Lats, and Kelly tackled all the big talking points – from Toby Rudolph’s barnstorming form and AFB’s dominance, to Billy Burns’ impact and Briton Nikora’s bench role masterstroke. They pulled apart the Roosters clash, fired back at biased media coverage, and gave Nicho Hines some much-deserved credit after his “respect” comments.There was plenty of banter around Shark Park’s electric atmosphere, the scuffles in the stands, Ricky Stuart’s sideline blow-ups, and a deep dive into the Raiders’ strengths and weaknesses. The lads debated the best team line-up for week two, answered live fan comments, and ran through the NRLW and around-the-league injury news.With finals intensity building, the panel laid out their predictions, shared some unforgettable fan stories, and kept the siege-mentality energy alive heading into Canberra.Join the discussion in our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK⁠Our partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au👉 Grand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda Hotel – Book here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3K1nFju⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldo and Franko dive straight into a memorable night at Shark Park as Cronulla downed the Roosters 20–10 to advance in the finals. From Ronaldo’s double and Toby Rudolph’s match-sealing try, to Nicho’s kicking game and the heated debate over “taking the two,” the boys break it all down with passion, laughs, and plenty of fan comments.The panel also calls out Fox Sports’ one-eyed commentary, relives the electric Shark Park atmosphere, and looks ahead to what’s next in the finals. Expect strong opinions, banter, and the community spirit that makes the ET Stand special.Join the discussion in our Discord (https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK)Our partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au🎟️ Grand Final Viewing Event @ Miranda Hotel – Booking Link: https://bit.ly/3K1nFju Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Opposition Fan Preview, Boldo is joined by Roosters tragic and Fox Sports media director Tim Micallef as the Sharks prepare to face the Sydney Roosters in week one of the finals at Shark Park.The chat dives into:Why the Roosters are being called the NRL’s form team, with six straight wins.James Tedesco’s career-best season, ball-playing improvement, and Dally M chances.The key battle up front: Lindsay Collins and Spencer Leniu vs Addin Fonua-Blake and Toby Rudolf.How Blayke Brailey’s running game could unlock the Sharks’ attack.Nicho Hines’ current form and what scares the Roosters most about Cronulla.A look back at the tight 13–12 Roosters win in 2023 and what’s changed since.Tim’s fearless predictions on field goals, anytime try scorers, and whether the Sharks are the Roosters’ “bunnies.”A wider media and broadcast perspective on the NRL’s record year, expansion clubs like the Dolphins, and debates around the competition structure.It’s part tactical preview, part banter, and part dig at commentators (yes, Dan Ganane cops it).Sharks fans, get set for a massive clash under lights at Shark Park – and join Boldo and Franco for the live Debrief straight after full-time.Join the discussion in our Discord (https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.