{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68632a61db315037b7937d60/6963b68d88da0c07c13d83be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Great Whites Interview Series - Dan Stains","description":"<p>This is the fourth episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor and the Sharks media crew assisting to make this all possible. Older fans can remember and get new insights into some of their memories, and younger fans can learn from and about these great players and the history of our club.</p><p><br></p><p>You can watch the entire interview at www.sharks.com.au from the week of January 12th, 2026 and we encourage you to do so!</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode we talk with Shark #225 Dan Stains! These are just some of the subjects we cover in great detail:</p><p>Growing up in Queensland</p><p>Playing in the QRL Grand Final as a youngster against Origin greats</p><p>Signing with Cronulla via Alan Fitzgibbon and Jack Gibson</p><p>Moving to Sydney</p><p>Each Cronulla season from 1987-1994</p><p>The huge influence of Jack Gibson</p><p>Coaching of Alan Fitzgibbon and John Lang</p><p>Insight into teammates such as Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking and many more</p><p>Leaving Cronulla</p><p>Joining Balmain</p><p>Coaching at Balmain after retiring from playing</p><p>Coaching in England</p><p>Life after football</p><p>Writing his autobiography</p><p>The theory of the Jack Gibson Way</p><p>2016</p><p>Great Whites old boys</p><p><br></p><p>Dan Stains recalls moments and memories you won't have heard before, and we are so grateful to bring you his story.</p><p><br></p><p>Credits</p><p>Interview by Sam Shinazzi</p><p>Research and administration by Ashley Taylor</p><p>Sound and vision recorded by Tim Gray</p><p><br></p><p>The audio version of this episode is brought to you by:</p><p>Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd</p><p>Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking</p><p>Jason Hawes (Real Estate)</p><p><br></p><p>NEW SITE! www.sharkcast.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>SharkCast is entering our 12th season of podcasting about all things Cronulla Sharks!</p><p><br></p><p>Download and subscribe for free on Acast, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcast outlets.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us/subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok and YouTube!</p>","author_name":"SharkCast"}