The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

The Sharks have produced the biggest winning margin in club history, dismantling the Dolphins 66–0 in a stunning all-round performance. With Franko away at a birthday party, Boldo is joined by 2.0 to break down a memorable afternoon for Cronulla. The boys discuss Nicho Hynes' record-breaking 30-point haul, the growing combination between Hynes and Braydon Trindall, the Sharks' relentless defence,...

Franko and Boldo are joined by Adrian Manca from the Down the Sideline podcast for a big Tuesday night edition of the ET Stand. Adrian drops in as our resident Blues superfan to preview the State of Origin 3 decider , with the crew looking at NSW’s chances, Queensland’s edge, the coaching battle, the halves debate, Blayke Brailey’s role, AFB, Briton Nikora and what the game means for the Sharks pl...

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Francis and Franko join Boldo for another Tuesday night edition of ET Stand. This week the boys preview the Sharks’ upcoming clash with the Brisbane Broncos, look at the Cronulla players involved in State of Origin and discuss what the representative period means for the run home. After last week’s Top 10 underwhelming Sharks signings sparked plenty of discussion online, Boldo is back with the pos...

Boldo and Franko are joined by Steven Russo from SEN Radio and 2SSR to talk all things Newtown Jets, the Sharks’ run home, and the fallout from Cronulla’s loss to the Roosters. The boys take a closer look at which Jets players are standing out, who might be pushing into the Sharks conversation, and what the Newtown run home looks like. There’s also a check-in on the NRL ladder, the points benchmar...

The ET Stand crew is back for the Round 16 debrief after the Cronulla Sharks went down 25-8 to the Sydney Roosters. In this episode, we break down a frustrating night for Cronulla, including the return of Nicho Hynes and Blayke Brailey, the Sharks’ attack looking clunky, the lack of polish in the red zone, the discipline problems, the refereeing frustrations and the moments that swung the game awa...

The Sharks keep finding ways to win, and this week the ET Stand crew are back to work through another big Tuesday night show. Boldo, Franko and Staffo look back at the gritty 10-8 win over the Warriors, including Braydon Trindall’s clutch two point field goal, the defensive effort, the 3-2-1 votes, and what the result says about where Cronulla are at. The boys also dig into the growing chat around...

The Sharks have pulled off one of their toughest wins of the season, beating the Warriors 10–8 in a tense, brutal, low-scoring Round 15 battle. Boldo and Franko jump on straight after full-time to break down a game that had everything except attacking polish: a massive defensive effort, Braden Trindall’s clutch two-point field goal, Will Kennedy’s incredible late charge-down, the Sharks’ red-zone...

The ET Stand crew are back for another Tuesday Night Show, talking all things Cronulla Sharks from a fans’ perspective. Boldo is joined by Franko and Francis Crossle from Southside Physiotherapy for a big Sharks episode. We look back at Cronulla’s 34-12 win over the Dragons, update the Player 3-2-1 leaderboard, and go deep on the injury list with Francis, including Nicho Hynes’ calf injury and Bla...

The Sharks turned a 12-6 half-time deficit into a dominant 34-12 victory over the Dragons at Ocean Protect Stadium, running away with the local derby thanks to a blistering second-half performance. Boldo and Franko break down the key moments from the match, including Craig Fitzgibbon's interchange strategy, the impact of Hohepa Puru at hooker, the Sharks' ability to wear down the Dragons through t...

Reports have surfaced suggesting the Cronulla Sharks could be forced to leave Shark Park from 2027. But how much of the story is fact, and how much is speculation? In this emergency ET Stand episode, Boldo and Franko dive into the reports that have spread across rugby league media and social platforms following comments made on Kenty Blitz regarding concerns some NRL officials may have about the c...

The captain is sidelined... and so is Blayke Brailey. With ET Stand skipper Boldo unavailable this week and Cronulla's on-field captain facing time on the sidelines through injury, Franko takes control as the Sharks prepare for life without one of their most important players. How big a loss is Brailey? Who replaces him? Does Cronulla need to change the way they play? And can the Sharks continue t...

Cronulla banked the two points against Manly, but did they answer any of the questions surrounding their premiership credentials? Boldo and Franko unpack the Sharks' 28-22 victory, discussing the standout performances from Billy Burns and Niwhai Puru, the continued evolution of the Sharks' attack, and the concern surrounding Blake Braley after he left the field with injury. The conversation also t...

Tonight on the ET Stand, Boldo, Franko and CK react to a huge week of Sharks news with Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien reportedly heading to the Cowboys, Cameron McInnes linked to a move to England, and Nicho Hynes ruled out with a calf injury ahead of the clash with Manly. The boys ask the big question: do the Sharks actually have a long-term roster plan? They also preview Sharks vs Sea Eagles, disc...

Boldo is joined by Franko, Peter Johnson and Chris Kelly for a packed ET Stand covering all things Cronulla Sharks, State of Origin and rugby league nostalgia. This episode features: • Franko’s Mid-Season Report Card for the Sharks • Discussion around Cronulla’s inconsistency this season and why the side swings between dominant wins and heavy losses • Full State of Origin preview and key match-ups...

The ET Stand Podcast returns for a Magic Round debrief as Boldo and Franko break down the Cronulla Sharks’ dominant 38-16 win over the Bulldogs. The boys react live to one of the Sharks’ most complete performances of the season, discussing the attack finally clicking into gear, key individual performances, the Bulldogs falling apart under pressure, and what the result means moving forward. There’s...

The ET Stand Podcast is back with Boldo, Franko and the extended squad including legend Rob V breaking down another frustrating week for the Sharks. A few days removed from the Souths loss, the boys ask the hard questions: Have the Sharks built the wrong roster for modern rugby league? Is the team too big and too heavy for the way the game is now played? If the Sharks lose a couple more, is it tim...

We lost. Boldo and Franko break down another frustrating Sharks performance after Cronulla fail to get the job done against an understrength South Sydney side. Join the discussion in our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK⁠ Our partners: Solve Accounting – ⁠https://solveaccounting.com.au⁠ Miranda Hotel – ⁠https://mirandahotel.com.au⁠ Morgans Cronulla – ⁠https://morgans.com.au/branch/Cronulla⁠...

On this episode of the ET Stand Podcast, Boldo is joined by Chris Kelly, Rod Stafford and special guest Steven Russo to break down all things Cronulla Sharks. The boys dive into Boldo’s Player Tiers, ranking the squad based on expectations, output and current form, sparking plenty of debate around who’s delivering and who still has more to give. We review the recent performance against the Tigers...

The ET Stand is back to break down a dominant Sharks performance as Cronulla run away with it against the Tigers. Boldo and Franko take you through the full post-match debrief, unpacking how a tight first half turned into a second-half blowout. We dive into the key moments, the players who stood up, and the decisions that shaped the result. On this episode: How the Sharks built pressure and blew t...

On tonight’s show: Sharks & the new rules Fitzy chat Tigers Preview Ash’s Top 5: Sharks who didn’t make 50 games Sponsorships we like… and don’t like Sharks Report Card (One Third of the Season) Jump in the comments and have your say throughout the show. Join the discussion in our Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Our partners: solveaccounting.com.au mirandahotel.com.au morgans.com.au/bra...

This episode is a full post-match debrief of the Sharks’ loss to the Cowboys, where despite putting up points, defensive lapses and key moments proved costly. We break down the turning points in the game, including critical refereeing decisions, edge defence issues, and moments where the Sharks lost control. There’s a deep dive into individual performances, with strong attacking contributions from...

The Sharks are back from the bye and facing some big selection calls, with key players returning from injury and pressure building on the season. We’re joined by Francis Crossle from Southside Physiotherapy to break down what it really takes to come back from serious injuries. From Cam McInnes’ early return from an ACL, to Ronaldo Mulitalo’s rehab progress and Jesse Ramien’s timeline, we go beyond...

With the Sharks on the bye, the ET Stand takes a step back to assess the season so far. The highs, the frustrations, and whether Cronulla are getting what they deserve or not. Joined by ET Stand debutant Glen Thompson, the boys unpack the cult Sharks concepts of “Sweet Justice” and “Fair Justice” and how they apply to this current side. The show also dives into the return of the Disruptor discussi...

Fresh off the full-time siren, Boldo and Franko react to a frustrating night for the Sharks as they go down 34–22 to the Roosters. In this episode, the boys break down where it went wrong, from defensive lapses and momentum swings to key moments that let the game slip away. There is plenty of honest analysis around effort, execution, and the gap between expectation and performance, with a focus on...