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The Great Whites Interview Series - Dan Stains
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.
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!
On this episode we talk with Shark #225 Dan Stains! These are just some of the subjects we cover in great detail:
Growing up in Queensland
Playing in the QRL Grand Final as a youngster against Origin greats
Signing with Cronulla via Alan Fitzgibbon and Jack Gibson
Moving to Sydney
Each Cronulla season from 1987-1994
The huge influence of Jack Gibson
Coaching of Alan Fitzgibbon and John Lang
Insight into teammates such as Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking and many more
Leaving Cronulla
Joining Balmain
Coaching at Balmain after retiring from playing
Coaching in England
Life after football
Writing his autobiography
The theory of the Jack Gibson Way
2016
Great Whites old boys
Dan Stains recalls moments and memories you won't have heard before, and we are so grateful to bring you his story.
Credits
Interview by Sam Shinazzi
Research and administration by Ashley Taylor
Sound and vision recorded by Tim Gray
The audio version of this episode is brought to you by:
Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd
Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking
Jason Hawes (Real Estate)
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