The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

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 win the latest Bally M 3–2–1 scores the 10 recurring themes that keep coming up on the ET Stand — including bench management, Talakai’s minutes and taking the two a full Roosters v Sharks Week 2 Finals preview the big stats, match-ups and historical angles Boldo ranks the Sharks’ best Week 2 finals wins Franko wraps up the latest from Newtown and the lower grades A bumper episode ahead of another sudden-death final. Can Cronulla send the Roosters out in straight sets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 26 NORTH QUEENSLAND 16 THE SHARKS ARE STILL ALIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a late-night ET Stand debrief , and after this one there was plenty to unpack. Cronulla went down 24-20 to Melbourne at Ocean Protect Stadium, but with a heavily changed Sharks side, two men in the sin bin at one stage and a stack of controversy around the officiating, Boldo and Franko were far from disappointed with the performance. ON THE SHOW • The refereeing and bunker decisions that had the ET Stand absolutely filthy • The missed forward pass and the confusion around grounding the ball on the line • Michael Gabrael’s sin bin and the debate over what actually constitutes a shoulder charge • Ronaldo Mulitalo’s brain explosion after running in to protect Riley Pollard • How the Sharks fought back from 12-0 down despite being two players short • Sifa Talakai changing the game after coming off the bench • Why his impact has to raise the question of whether he needs more minutes • An impressive NRL debut from Riley Pollard • Strong performances from the Puru brothers and plenty to like from the Sharks’ young players • The errors that nearly proved costly, including a very unfortunately timed Toby Rudolf drop after Boldo declared Cronulla were going to win • Fitzgibbon’s frustration with the consistency of the officiating • What this performance actually means with the Sharks finishing fifth and finals football beginning next week • Plus Jimmy, 2.0, Rob and plenty of late-night listener comments joining the conversation Despite the loss, there was a lot to like from a Cronulla side missing several regulars. Was this actually the ideal finals tune-up? And most importantly… can we please work out what the rules are before next week? THANKS TO OUR ET STAND PARTNERS SOLVE ACCOUNTING https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ MIRANDA HOTEL https://mirandahotel.com.au/ MORGANS CRONULLA https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla SOUTHSIDE PHYSIOTHERAPY https://www.ssphysio.com.au/ DISPLAY WEAR https://www.displaywear.com.au/ MORTGAGE CHOICE CRONULLA, SUTHERLAND & WOLLONGONG https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/patrick.johnson/ THE ET STAND PODCAST Cronulla Sharks chat, analysis, opinion and plenty of carry-on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a disappointing loss to Parramatta, the Sharks head into the final round of the regular season with plenty of questions to answer. On this episode of The ET Stand , the boys look ahead to Cronulla’s clash with the Melbourne Storm and ask whether recent form really matters once the finals begin. CK gets the floor for his Eels rant, we run through the latest Bally M standings, break down the Sharks’ remarkable recent home record against Melbourne, and look at teams from the past who managed to turn poor late-season form into successful finals campaigns. Boldo also unveils his 5½-point plan to get the Sharks back on track — including the importance of Braydon Trindall’s fitness, creating a siege mentality, better bench management, getting more from the supporting cast, Nicho Hynes taking ownership and finding a way to unleash Siosifa Talakai. Plus: Boldo’s latest Player Tiers Why the NRL should completely rethink Round 27 And a bigger question for the club: has constantly celebrating the 2016 premiership actually started holding the Sharks back? Are the Sharks cooked — or is there still every reason to believe? PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Solve Accounting https://solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Display Wear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Cronulla, Sutherland & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/sutherland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the more infuriating Sharks performances of the season. Boldo and Franko jump on after Cronulla’s 38-18 loss to Parramatta to work through a disastrous opening, another missed opportunity and what it means with the finals now just around the corner. The Sharks were blown away early, fought their way back into the contest in the second half, but repeatedly failed to turn possession and field position into points. ON THE SHOW How did Cronulla allow the game to get away from them so quickly? The Sharks’ attack and a frustrating lack of variety from the halves Why Cronulla looked far more dangerous when they shifted the football Sione Katoa’s strong performance in a beaten side Will Kennedy, Blayke Brailey and the best performers from the loss The defensive problems on Cronulla’s edges The controversial Addin Fonua-Blake no-try Siosifa Talakai’s impact and whether the Sharks should have used him earlier Braydon Trindall’s frustration on the sideline Tom Hazelton and the potential changes to the forward pack The missed opportunity to push for the top four Are the Sharks simply waiting for the finals, or is their form now a genuine concern? Should Craig Fitzgibbon rest players against Melbourne? And are we heading towards yet another Sharks v Cowboys finals showdown? Plus we get through plenty of your comments and hand out the ET Stand 3-2-1 votes. BECOME AN ET STAND MEMBER Support the podcast and become an ET Stand member for just $1.50 . Your support helps us keep producing independent Sharks content every week throughout the season. OUR 2026 PARTNERS Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://www.ssphysio.com.au/ Display Wear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Cronulla, Sutherland & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ JOIN THE ET STAND COMMUNITY Want to talk Sharks 24/7? Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK The ET Stand Podcast is LIVE every Tuesday night at 8:30pm and after every Cronulla Sharks match throughout the NRL season. UP UP CRONULLA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHO STEPS UP FOR THE SHARKS? With the top four still in reach and the finals fast approaching, Boldo, Franko and Francis are back to work through the big issues facing Cronulla. Francis takes us inside Braydon Trindall’s shoulder dislocation — what actually happens when a shoulder comes out, what “minor structural damage” could mean, how it is rehabilitated and the risks involved in getting Trindall back on the field for September. Franko then answers five questions coming out of the Titans win , including what we learned from another patchy Sharks performance and which players are putting their hands up heading into the finals. We also update the Bally M Player of the Year race , where Nicho Hynes has moved ahead of the injured Trindall, before turning our attention to Sharks v Eels at CommBank Stadium . Is this a danger game? Why have the Sharks struggled on Parramatta’s home deck? And who needs to step up and make sure Cronulla gets the job done with a top-four finish on the line? Plus, we swing around the rest of the NRL and the developing finals picture. IN THIS EPISODE Braydon Trindall’s shoulder injury explained Can Trindall safely return for the finals? Franko answers five questions from Sharks v Titans Bally M Player of the Year update Nicho Hynes takes the lead Sharks v Eels preview Cronulla’s poor recent record at Parramatta The Eels danger signs Who steps up for the Sharks? The race for the top four Around the NRL OUR PARTNERS Solve Accounting https://solveaccounting.com.au Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/Cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/patrick.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://southsidephysio.com.au Displaywear https://displaywear.com.au JOIN THE ET STAND COMMUNITY Join the ET Stand Discord and talk Sharks with us 24/7: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Watch The ET Stand Podcast live every Tuesday night on YouTube , plus our live post-match debriefs immediately after every Sharks game. Become an ET Stand YouTube member for just $1.50 and help support the show. Up Up Cronulla! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHARKS GET IT DONE ON THE GOLD COAST | TITANS 22–30 SHARKS It wasn’t always pretty, but the Sharks leave the Gold Coast with the two competition points after a 30–22 win over the Titans . Boldo jumps on immediately after full-time for the latest ET Stand post-match debrief, with Tomo joining the show and plenty of Sharks fans getting involved through the live comments. After trailing 16–8 , Cronulla flipped the game in the second half, getting back to their systems, winning the physical battle and eventually running in six tries . ON THIS EPISODE We break down: A very ordinary first half — and the Sharks’ big second-half response Whether Cronulla should be happy with the win or concerned by the performance Sione Katoa’s incredible acrobatic finish Ronaldo Mulitalo’s two-try performance Addin Fonua-Blake leading the Sharks through the middle Cameron McInnes’ impact from the bench Why Siosifa Talakai changed the game when he came on — and whether 24 minutes is enough A much more dangerous performance from Blayke Brailey Nicho Hynes’ second-half involvement The Hiroti discussion Two successful captain’s challenges... yes, really The Sharks’ 3–2–1 votes What the result means for Cronulla heading towards the finals And plenty of reaction from the ET Stand community The result keeps Cronulla’s push towards September moving, with the Sharks now turning their attention to the Eels. JOIN THE ET STAND COMMUNITY Want to talk Sharks 24/7? Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Become an ET Stand member for just $1 and help support the show. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Subscribe to The ET Stand Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow us for Sharks discussion throughout the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks’ top-four hopes are suddenly under real pressure — and now they have to navigate the run home without Braydon Trindall. In this episode, we break down the latest on Trindall’s shoulder injury and whether he can make it back for the finals, then revisit the Raiders loss and ask the big questions around Cronulla’s attack, game management, captain’s challenge and football IQ. We also update the Bally M, look at the top-four equation, preview Sunday’s clash with the Titans on the Gold Coast, and assess how the Sharks line up with Niwhai Puru in the halves and Addin Fonua-Blake back in the pack. Plus, we go back through some famous Sharks late-season wobbles — from 2016 through to 2017, 2005, 2021 and 2024 — and ask whether this is just a temporary dip or a genuine warning sign heading into September. ON THE SHOW Braydon Trindall injury update Raiders debrief Have the Sharks blown the top four? Bally M update Titans preview Sharks team changes Late-season collapses and recoveries JOIN THE ET STAND DISCORD Chat Sharks with us 24/7: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK OUR PARTNERS Solve Accounting https://solveaccounting.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://www.morgans.com.au/branch/Cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://southsidephysio.com.au/ DisplayWear https://displaywear.com.au/ A huge thanks to all of our partners for supporting The ET Stand Podcast. SUPPORT THE SHOW Become an ET Stand member for just $1 and help us keep producing independent Sharks content, live shows and post-match debriefs. Subscribe to The ET Stand on YouTube, follow the podcast on your favourite audio platform, and join us live after every Sharks game for the post-match debrief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks have suffered a damaging 24–20 loss to the Canberra Raiders at Shark Park , making it back-to-back defeats and putting their top-four hopes in serious jeopardy. With Boldo otherwise occupied at his niece’s 21st dressed as Super Mario, Franko takes the reins solo — with plenty of help from the ET Stand community in the comments. There’s no shortage of talking points after a frustrating afternoon. The biggest is the injury to Braydon Trindall , who left the game in just the sixth minute with a dislocated shoulder. Franko looks at what Trindall’s possible absence means for the run into the finals, the options Cronulla has in the halves, and the increased pressure that now falls on Nicho Hynes to take control of the team. The attack also comes under the microscope after Cronulla repeatedly found themselves in good field position but struggled to turn that dominance into points. Was the loss of Trindall enough to explain how disjointed the Sharks looked, or are there bigger structural issues appearing at the worst possible time? Franko and the listeners also get into: The controversial calls and the Ronaldo Mulitalo try/no-try Cronulla’s failure to capitalise on opportunities close to Canberra’s line Some questionable decisions around taking the two The use of Cam McInnes in the attacking shape Whether the interchange rotation was thrown out by Trindall’s early injury Calls for Siosifa Talakai to have been brought back into the game earlier The performance of Hohepa Puru and where he fits moving forward Whether Billy Burns should be starting The pressure now coming onto Nicho Hynes Craig Fitzgibbon, the criticism of the coach and why Franko still believes he is the right man for the job What the Sharks need to do over the final three games to give themselves any chance of recovering a top-four position Despite the disappointment, Franko isn't ready to write the season off just yet. The equation has become much harder. Cronulla need to rediscover their best football quickly as the business end of the season arrives. Can the Sharks turn things around before September? Up Up Cronulla. SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT THE ET STAND Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ JOIN THE ET STAND COMMUNITY Talk Sharks with us 24/7 in The ET Stand Discord : https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Become an ET Stand member and help support the show, get access to the Sharks Vault and other member benefits. Follow The ET Stand Podcast : YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ETStand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ETStand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etstandpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAN THE SHARKS BOUNCE BACK? After a humiliating loss to the Dragons, the ET Stand is back to work out exactly what we should make of it. Was it just one terrible afternoon, or did Cronulla expose some genuine concerns heading towards the finals? Boldo is joined by Franco and Sharks historian Ash Taylor for a massive show. THE DRAGONS LOSS A few days removed from the result, we take another look at what went wrong against St George Illawarra, how concerning the performance really was and what the Sharks need to show us next. We also ask: what is the most deflating regular-season Sharks loss you can remember? SHARKS v RAIDERS PREVIEW Next up is Canberra at Shark Park. We preview the Raiders clash, the key match-ups and what Cronulla need to change to produce the response we’re all looking for. A win and the Dragons game starts looking like a blip. Another poor showing and the questions become much louder. TOP 5 INDIGENOUS SHARKS Ash Taylor takes us through his five most notable Indigenous Sharks and some of the incredible Indigenous players who have represented Cronulla throughout the club’s history. Expect plenty of debate, some huge names and some even bigger omissions. BEST SHARKS BENCH EVER — ASH’S VERDICT Last week we had an absolute ball trying to determine the greatest Sharks bench of all time. Now we put some of our finalists in front of Ash and force the Sharks historian to make the call. Did we get it right? BALLY M UPDATE We update the ET Stand Sharks Player of the Year standings following the Dragons loss — including the unusual sight of some NEGATIVE Bally M votes after a performance most Sharks fans would rather forget. PLUS We talk Sharks jerseys and memorabilia, Ash’s collection of more than 300 Sharks jerseys, the ongoing obsession with 2016, Sharks Leagues Club and plenty more from the live comments. JOIN THE ET STAND DISCORD Chat Sharks with us 24/7: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK SHARKS LEAGUES CLUB OPENING COMPETITION Predict when the new Sharks Leagues Club will open for your chance to win a Displaywear jersey display unit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UMBCJD-CzPRpcxBgG9pHjVieHgvj7VeE_yR5k9biiUE/edit THANKS TO OUR ET STAND PARTNERS Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ The ET Stand is LIVE every Tuesday night during the NRL season, with our live post-match debrief after every Sharks game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s time to hear from the other side of the local rivalry. Boldo is joined by Big T from the Mad Dragons Vodcast for an opposition fan’s perspective ahead of the Cronulla Sharks’ clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons at Kogarah. Big T gives us the honest assessment of what has gone wrong for the Dragons this season, where their biggest defensive vulnerabilities sit and why Sharks wingers Ronaldo Mulitalo and Sione Katoa could be in for productive afternoons. The boys also discuss: • The enormous potential of the Couchman brothers • The Dragons’ struggles in the halves and outside backs • Where the Sharks can expose the Dragons defensively • The history and family connections behind the Sharks–Dragons rivalry • Big T’s thoughts on the St George Illawarra merger • The best players to have represented both clubs • Bo Scott, Lance Thompson, Trent Barrett, Steve Rogers and more • The painful 1999 preliminary final • Big T’s prediction for Sunday’s match It is a good-natured but fiercely one-eyed discussion between two passionate supporters ahead of another chapter in one of rugby league’s great local rivalries. Follow the Mad Dragons Vodcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadDragonsVod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themaddragonsvodcast7996 Subscribe to The ET Stand Podcast for more Cronulla Sharks previews, reviews, interviews and supporter discussion throughout the 2026 NRL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldo is joined by Franko and the returning Staffo for another packed edition of The ET Stand Podcast. The boys close the book on Cronulla’s victory over South Sydney, discussing the Sharks’ ability to overcome adversity, their improving form and whether the team is beginning to build genuine momentum at the right time of the season. The latest Bally M votes produce a new leader in the race for The ET Stand Player of the Year, before the panel turns its attention to this weekend’s clash with St George Illawarra. Is it a danger game for Cronulla, or should the Sharks be expected to put the Dragons away? The team also examines Addin Fonua-Blake’s destructive impact from the interchange bench and asks whether the combination of Fonua-Blake, Tom Hazelton, Siosifa Talakai and Billy Burns might be the greatest Sharks bench ever assembled. Several famous and not-so-famous Cronulla benches from across the years are put through a head-to-head tournament to find a winner. Finally, Boldo unveils the August edition of his Sharks Player Tiers, with every member of the squad compared to a moment from the Cronulla record books. The planned discussions about NRL expansion and the Sharks’ NRLW season have been held over for a future episode. Join the ET Stand Discord and talk Sharks with us throughout the week: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Enter our competition and predict when the new Sharks Leagues Club will open for your chance to win a prize from Displaywear: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UMBCJD-CzPRpcxBgG9pHjVieHgvj7VeE_yR5k9biiUE/edit Thanks to our sponsors and partners: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Watch The ET Stand live every Tuesday night at 8:30pm and join us after every Sharks match for the live debrief. Up Up Cronulla! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cronulla Sharks made it four wins in a row with a 32–16 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs, overcoming injuries, a controversial sin bin and a disrupted backline to collect another important two competition points. Boldo and Franko break down a performance that was more resilient than the final scoreline might suggest, with the Sharks playing the entire second half with only two available players on the bench after injuries to KL Iro and Siosifa Talakai. The boys discuss Teig Wilton’s controversial sin bin for a head clash, the forward passes that appeared to be missed, and the way Cronulla continued to control the match despite spending time with 12 players. There is plenty of praise for Addin Fonua-Blake, whose introduction helped change the momentum through the middle, along with Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall’s control of the game, Blayke Brailey’s kicking and a powerful Sharks interchange bench. Nicho also kicked a perfect six from six, extending his incredible streak to 32 consecutive successful kicks and moving within four kicks of breaking the NRL record. The panel also discusses: • The latest information on Talakai’s biceps injury • Who could replace Iro and Talakai in the centres • Whether Mawene Hiroti is the safest option against the Dragons • The Sharks’ ability to adapt after their backline was reshuffled • AFB’s impact from the bench and his first try of the season • The strength of Cronulla’s forward rotation • The Sharks’ chances of finishing second or third • Whether this team is beginning to create some 2016 feelings • The listeners’ Bally M Player of the Year votes WHEN WILL THE SHARKS LEAGUES CLUB OPEN? Enter the ET Stand competition, predict the official opening date and go into the running to win a Displaywear jersey display: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UMBCJD-CzPRpcxBgG9pHjVieHgvj7VeE_yR5k9biiUE/edit Become an ET Stand YouTube member for just $1.50 and help cover the costs of producing the show so Boldo does not lose money. Members also receive access to our Sharks Vault of classic Cronulla matches. Join the ET Stand Discord and chat Sharks with us 24 hours a day: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK ET Stand is live on YouTube every Tuesday night at 8:30pm and immediately after every Cronulla Sharks match. PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks have won four straight and are charging towards the finals, but is it time to start planning for October or should supporters keep their expectations under control? Chris Kelly returns alongside Franko, Francis Crossle and Boldo to assess Cronulla’s red-hot form, where the Sharks sit among the genuine premiership contenders and whether recent dominant wins have answered the questions surrounding this team. The panel discusses the challenge posed by the leading sides, the importance of finishing inside the top four and why Cronulla’s performances in September will ultimately determine how this season is judged. The Bally M Player of the Year leaderboard is updated following the Manly victory, with Braydon Trindall still leading Nicho Hynes and Will Kennedy at the top of the standings. The panel has also done its homework, bringing along a collection of random Sharks statistics. Boldo risks the wrath of Franko by calculating that Nicho Hynes has a 19.7 per cent chance of extending his current streak far enough to break the record for consecutive successful goal kicks. Francis provides the Southside Physiotherapy injury update, covering Addin Fonua-Blake’s pectoral strain, Thomas Hazelton’s back tightness, Toby Rudolf’s latest setback and whether Cronulla should consider resting players before the finals. Franko then puts Boldo through a sudden-death selection game to determine his current favourite Shark, before the panel previews the Round 22 clash with South Sydney, examines both team lists and debates what Cronulla’s strongest possible finals side looks like. We also launch the ET Stand Sharks Leagues Club Opening Date Competition. Predict the date on which the redeveloped Sharks Leagues Club will officially open for your chance to win a prize from our mates at Displaywear. Entries close at 11:59 pm AEST on 10 August 2026. Each available date can only be selected once, so enter early: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1R4s3WvX33s2EI-4vjV49JMp2sSV9eg8StTX3pNSEWY6pbA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111105599445833233613 Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Thanks to our partners Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/ Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://displaywear.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/patrick.johnson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hynes, Kennedy and Trindall lead a complete Cronulla performance at Brookvale Boldo and Franko are live after the Cronulla Sharks produced one of their most complete performances of the season, defeating the Manly Sea Eagles 48-12 at 4 Pines Park. The Sharks ran in eight tries, returned to outright fourth place and made it eight wins from their past nine matches as their late-season momentum continued to build. The boys break down a brilliant attacking display led by Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Will Kennedy, while also giving credit to the platform created by Cronulla’s forwards and outside backs. They discuss Hynes’ running game, his booming long kicking and his remarkable run of consecutive successful goal kicks, while examining the ongoing narrative that Trindall is now the player running the Sharks’ attack. Kennedy’s support play and involvement throughout the match earns plenty of praise, along with KL Iro’s defensive work against Haumole Olakau’atu, Jesse Ramien’s shutdown job on Manly’s edge and Siosifa Talakai’s repeated decoy runs and effort without the ball. There is also discussion around Cronulla’s willingness to shift the ball quickly, the confidence flowing through the side, their improved support play and the brief period of white-line fever after the result was already secured. The ET Stand crew debates whether the Sharks’ two captain’s challenges should truly count as successful, reacts to the Channel Nine commentary becoming a Sharks love-fest and hears from supporters who attended the match at Brookvale. Plus, the listeners submit their Bally M 3-2-1 votes, Boldo and Franko attempt to separate the many standout performances and attention turns towards the next match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The ET Stand is live after every Sharks match and every Tuesday night at 8:30pm. Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Become an ET Stand YouTube member for just $1 and access our Sharks Vault of classic Cronulla matches. Thanks to our partners: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Franko returns alongside Boldo to catch up on a massive couple of weeks for the Cronulla Sharks. The boys look back at the victories over the Dolphins and Knights, including the change in Cronulla’s form, the strength of the current forward rotation and the difficult decisions Craig Fitzgibbon will face when Toby Rudolf returns. Attention then turns to the Bally M Player of the Year race after Nicho Hynes collected a huge haul of points. Can Nicho make a late charge at Will Kennedy and Braydon Trindall, and just how far can cult hero Billy Burns climb after another impressive performance? Boldo also runs through the Sharks’ remaining draw, the points historically required to finish inside the top four and the latest probabilities for where Cronulla could finish. Is the minor premiership out of reach? Can the Sharks climb as high as second? And is a top-four finish now theirs to lose? The boys preview Sunday’s trip to Brookvale, with Manly entering the match on a three-game losing streak and without Tom Trbojevic. Franko explains why Luke Brooks may be the more significant absence and why the Sharks still cannot afford to underestimate a wounded Sea Eagles side. They also debrief last week’s interview with Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta, discussing the club’s financial position, its property assets, the future of Ocean Protect Stadium, the development pathways and the strong working relationship between Dino and Craig Fitzgibbon. The show closes with a look at the NRLW side following three consecutive losses and whether the Sharks can recover quickly enough to return to the finals. On the show: • Franko’s thoughts on the Dolphins and Knights victories • Cronulla’s strongest forward rotation • Nicho Hynes’ huge Bally M points haul • The updated Player of the Year race • Sharks top-four probabilities and projected finish • The remaining run home • Sharks v Sea Eagles preview • The biggest takeaways from the Dino Mezzatesta interview • Sharks finances, pathways and Ocean Protect Stadium • Can the NRLW Sharks turn their season around? ET Stand is proudly supported by: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Become an ET Stand member for just $1 and help support the costs involved in producing the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sharks collected another vital two competition points, but their 20–18 victory over the Newcastle Knights was much harder than it needed to be. With Franko stranded down the coast by some highly questionable internet, 2.0 returns to the co-host seat alongside Boldo to unpack a frustrating and occasionally chaotic night at Ocean Protect Stadium. But the biggest surprise of the night comes when Australian Wrestling Superstars wrestler Bronson King unexpectedly joins the panel, leaving Boldo genuinely shocked. Once Boldo recovers from the ambush, the panel breaks down Cronulla’s handling errors, their reluctance to catch a bouncing football, the late scare against the Knights and the defensive efforts that ultimately helped save the result. There is also plenty of praise for Nicho Hynes’ improving goal-kicking and crucial cover defence, Billy Burns’ relentless work, Will Kennedy’s dependable performance and the contribution of Cronulla’s replacement forwards. The boys also examine the late Ronaldo Mulitalo incident, the concern surrounding Siosifa Talakai’s pectoral injury, the growing competition for positions and what the win means for the Sharks’ push towards the top four. Plus, the panel and listeners hand out their 3-2-1 votes for the Bally M Player of the Year. Proudly supported by our ET Stand partners: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Become an ET Stand member for just $1 and help cover the costs involved in producing the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.