The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

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

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

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

Stormy Daniel from the Stormcast joins Boldo and Franko for this day before opposition fan preview.What else can we say.... Up Up

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

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

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

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