The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

For the first time on the ET Stand, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Chairman Steve Mace joins Boldo for an extensive and remarkably candid conversation about the past, present and future of the Sharks.With the new Leagues Club about to open, Steve takes us behind the scenes of the club's extraordinary journey since 2018, from salary cap troubles, mounting financial losses and uncertainty about the club's future to rebuilding the organisation into a financially sustainable football business.And we tackle the question Sharks fans have been asking for years: WHERE DID ALL THE MONEY FROM THE WOOLOOWARE DEVELOPMENT GO?Steve explains the original property deal, the historical debts and financial losses, the missing sunset clause that complicated the Leagues Club redevelopment, and the difficult decisions required to get the new club built.We also dig into the future of Shark Park, including previous government funding opportunities, why the stadium hasn't been upgraded, the immediate improvements being pursued and the ambitious long-term redevelopment plans that could transform the Sharks' spiritual home.Other major talking points include:Why the Sharks were in such a difficult financial position when Steve joined the board.The strategy behind investing in Sharks at Kareela and 94 Cronulla Street.The challenges and financial expectations of the new Leagues Club.Why the NRL purchased the hotel next to Shark Park.The decision to appoint Craig Fitzgibbon and the circumstances surrounding John Morris's departure.What makes Fitzy tick, his leadership style and the club's investment in football.Paul Gallen's loyalty to Cronulla and the sacrifices he made during his playing career.The salary cap, player retention and building a premiership-winning roster.The challenge of pursuing another premiership without compromising the club's financial stability.The club's long-term financial future and what Steve hopes to leave behind as Chairman.It's a rare opportunity to hear directly from the man leading the Sharks board, understand the decisions being made behind the scenes and explore some of the biggest questions facing our club.An essential listen for Sharks supporters who want to understand not just where the club is going, but how we got here.THE ET STAND | THE CRONULLA SHARKS FANS PODCASTWe let our talking do the football.UP UP CRONULLA!

Boldo had a chat with Steven Russo on their shire fm 99.7 show about the Newtown Jets GF this weekend.Here it is for you audio only...Carn the Jets!!!

The 2026 Cronulla Sharks season is over, and in what is probably our final regular show of the year, Boldo and Franco sit down for a proper review of where it all went wrong and what needs to change in 2027.Boldo leads off with his feedback for Craig Fitzgibbon. Was Fitzy too loyal to some senior players? Should the Sharks have been more willing to blood the youngsters? Did we get enough out of Siosifa Talakai? Was the finals centre selection the wrong call? And after another season where the attack struggled for consistency, does Cronulla need to become a little less predictable?We also crown the 2026 BALLY M winner, with Mrs Boldo making her ET Stand debut to help reveal the final leaderboard. Will Kennedy takes out the award ahead of Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall after an incredibly tight finish.Franco counts down his top bright spots from 2026, while Jay Owen provides the numbers behind the season, including Cronulla's best winning run, Nicho's scoring records and some revealing defensive statistics.Then it's the final edition of Boldo's Player Tiers for 2026 before attention turns to next season.Who makes our predicted Round 1 Sharks team for 2027? Who replaces the departing players? Is Jesse Colquhoun the new lock? Which of the young centres gets first crack? And what do we make of the early Nicho Hynes to Perth rumours?Finally, we say thank you to the sponsors, contributors, guests and especially the ET Stand community who have watched, listened, commented, argued and talked Sharks with us throughout 2026.Another season done.Up Up Cronulla.

Hi all, Sorry about the audio. Boldo here. We last second decided to record in the podcast studio and after a loss and we got one of the settings wrong. Like the Sharks... we just didn't fire :(If we do more in the studio we'll be better next time.... and then I never checked it because quite frankly it's always an episode I'd rather forget... but I think I might have fixed it now.The Sharks’ 2026 season is over after a brutal 46–10 loss to the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.In the final debrief of the season, the ET Stand crew picks apart where it all went wrong — from Nicho Hynes leaving the game early following a HIA, to the disrupted bench rotation, missed tackles, defensive breakdowns and a Roosters side that simply looked faster, stronger and more physical.We discuss whether losing Hynes changed the game, why Cronulla looked immediately more dangerous when Siosifa Talakai was introduced, whether Braydon Trindall needed to take greater control, and why the Sharks stopped going to what was working.There’s also the bigger question: was 2026 a failure?After reaching consecutive preliminary finals, Cronulla went backwards this year — and a worrying final six weeks ultimately caught up with them when it mattered most.We look at Craig Fitzgibbon, the future of this playing group, some big roster decisions ahead of 2027 and where the Sharks need to improve if they’re going to take the next step.Plus our final 3-2-1 votes, the ET Stand Player of the Year race and plenty of reaction from Sharks fans after a disappointing end to the season.FINAL SCORE: SYDNEY ROOSTERS 46 – CRONULLA SHARKS 10JOIN THE ET STAND DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKTHE ET STAND IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BYSOLVE ACCOUNTINGhttps://www.solveaccounting.com.au/MIRANDA HOTELhttps://mirandahotel.com.au/MORGANS CRONULLAhttps://morgans.com.au/branch/cronullaSOUTHSIDE PHYSIOTHERAPYhttps://ssphysio.com.au/DISPLAYWEARhttps://www.displaywear.com.au/MORTGAGE CHOICE CRONULLA, SUTHERLAND & WOLLONGONGhttps://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/

It’s Finals Week 2, the Sharks are still alive, and the ET Stand panel is fired up.Boldo, Franko, Chris Kelly and Peter from Mortgage Choice unpack the reaction to Cronulla’s crowd against the Cowboys, the constant criticism of Shark Park and the way the Sharks seem to be treated by sections of the NRL media.The boys read a letter from Ad20161, take aim at the double standards around finals crowds and discuss whether Cronulla is genuinely judged differently to other clubs.Then it’s into the football:Chris Kelly’s key takeaways from the Cowboys winthe latest Bally M 3–2–1 scoresthe 10 recurring themes that keep coming up on the ET Stand — including bench management, Talakai’s minutes and taking the twoa full Roosters v Sharks Week 2 Finals previewthe big stats, match-ups and historical anglesBoldo ranks the Sharks’ best Week 2 finals winsFranko wraps up the latest from Newtown and the lower gradesA bumper episode ahead of another sudden-death final.Can Cronulla send the Roosters out in straight sets?

THE SHARKS ARE THROUGH TO WEEK TWO.Cronulla beat the North Queensland Cowboys 26-16 at Allianz Stadium to keep their 2026 premiership campaign alive — and Boldo and Franko are back straight after the game to break it all down.On this episode:SIOSIFA TALAKAI’S enormous impact off the bench and why he dominated the 3-2-1 voting.BRAYDON TRINDALL’S return, the extra cohesion he brought to the Sharks attack and the toughness he showed playing through shoulder trouble.NICO HYNES stepping up when it mattered and scoring the try that effectively iced the game.SIONE KATOA crossing twice in another strong finals performance.WILL KENNEDY’S contribution at the back.Cronulla dominating possession early and controlling large parts of the contest.The controversial offside decision and another discussion about NRL officiating.Whether Trindall’s shoulder becomes a target for Cronulla’s Week Two opponent.Plenty of listener 3-2-1 votes as the ET Stand Player of the Year race continues.And what the Sharks now need to improve as they head into WEEK TWO OF THE FINALS.It wasn’t perfect — but in September, winning is all that matters.CRONULLA 26NORTH QUEENSLAND 16THE SHARKS ARE STILL ALIVE.

It’s OPPOSITION FAN PREVIEW time as Boldo is joined by Rob from the On The Ranch Cowboys Fans Podcast ahead of another huge SHARKS v COWBOYS finals clash.Rob gives us the North Queensland view on where the Cowboys are at, their biggest strength, their biggest weakness and why their defence could decide their season.We chat Tom Dearden, Jaxon Purdue, Jake Clifford, Reuben Cotter and Jason Taumalolo, plus which Sharks players worry Cowboys fans most — including Braydon Trindall, Will Kennedy, Sione Katoa and Siosifa Talakai.There’s also plenty on the growing Sharks-Cowboys finals rivalry, some painful memories from previous clashes, the best players to have represented both clubs and Rob’s prediction for Saturday night.Can the Sharks end the Cowboys’ season — or does North Queensland have another finals upset in them?UP UP CRONULLA!

The Sharks have earned a home final — but once again, they won’t actually get to play it at home.On this episode of The ET Stand Podcast, Boldo and the crew go big on the decision to move Cronulla’s Week 1 final away from Ocean Protect Stadium, why it feels so unfair on the club, the fans and the local community, and why the NRL’s handling of the situation has left Sharks supporters furious.Then attention turns to the football as we break down the fallout from the Storm loss and look ahead to Cronulla’s massive finals clash with the North Queensland Cowboys. We revisit the Cowboys’ 46–34 win over the Sharks earlier this season, the defensive issues that hurt Cronulla that night, and what needs to change with the season now on the line.Plus, we take a trip through Sharks history and rank Cronulla’s Top 10 Week 1 finals victories, counting down from some famous September wins all the way to the greatest Week 1 finals victory in club history.Finals footy is here.UP UP CRONULLA!