The Debrief is here! David Boldeman is joined by all-American hero Franko (rocking the G.I. Joe tee) to dissect the Sharks' narrow 14-12 win over the depleted Rabbitohs – a game that raised more questions than answers.

From clunky attack and frustrating fifth-tackle options, to Trindall’s quiet night and Daniel Atkinson’s mysterious bench role, this one had it all. We talk bunker blunders, missed opportunities, and whether the Sharks' safety-first style is killing their edge.

Fan-favourites Rob V, Blake Williams and 2.0 all dial in with their takes, player ratings, and pointed critiques – plus we debate the great “take the two” dilemma and give Will Kennedy some overdue flowers. There’s even time for a discussion on Belinda Sharpe, referee performance, and whether the Sharks have the firepower to threaten in finals footy.

A frustrating watch, but two points are two points. Let’s just say – the ET Stand panel weren’t popping champagne.

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This week on The ET Stand, we’re running it back with dribble, gibberish, and just enough Sharks chat to keep your dad happy. It’s cuddle cam vibes after another win, and we're handing out birthday hugs to Scott Latino like it's 2009 (but hopefully with fewer scandals).

🎬 Franko breaks down the cinematic tragedy of boilerplate sequels (yes, Fast & Furious gets a serve).

📈 Boldo fires up the ladder predictor and tries to convince us top 4 is still in reach.

👕 Lats buys undies from the Sharks Store.

📊 We preview the Rabbitohs clash, dissect the team list (hello Billy Burns!), and politely panic about the NRLW.

📚 Plus: 2009 trivia chaos, lucky hats, cab driver betrayals, and a serious chat about mental fitness rounds.

Is Blayke Brailey a Kangaroo-in-waiting? Did Franco peak in 2009? Should Atkinson be benched for the team psychologist? It’s all in here.

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🏟 Match Day Debrief Saturday after full time

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It’s the ET Stand Podcast and we are marching on! Boldo is joined by off-the-bench debutant Nick Haywood as they dissect the Sharks’ Friday night win over the Roosters — a 31–18 result that had it all: big crowd, birthday shoutouts, half-time fireworks, and a Blayke Brailey masterclass.

They’re joined by fan favourite Two Point O with all the stats, Fitz press conference takeaways, and some passionate praise for Brayley’s Origin-level form. Ash dials in on the Macca’s walk home to give his 3-2-1 and a traditional spray at the refs. Plus, we try (and fail) to solve the mystery of the Kennedy no-try, chat Shark Cage winners, and hear about Nick's failed nuggets mission.

Topics covered:

• Brayley’s best game in Sharks colours?
• Cam McInnes: 80 minutes with a boil (yep)
• Chris V’s debut try
• Tricky Trindle’s field goal
• Crowd figure numerology
• The trivia secret question: how do you spell Boldeman?

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With just seven rounds left in the season, the Sharkies faithful are daring to dream again. Are the Sharks back? This week on The ET Stand, Lats and Francis join host Franko to break down the win over the Dolphins, preview the looming Roosters clash, and talk all things fullback, finals hopes, and future stars. There’s love for Toby’s try-saving heroics, Nicho’s redemption arc, and Braley’s evolving game.

Plus:

– NRLW domination recap & Cowboys preview

– Team lists and who should be on the bench

– Fullback futures: Kennedy, Ison, Taj, Dykes... and the Bulldogs?

– The Chad returns: does that make this a lock?

– Around the League: coaching merry-go-round, Foran retires, Ponga rumours, Bulldogs’ Galvin gamble

– Retro jersey chat, trivia night preview, and Francis' “Fun Fact” involving Baldo and a physio bed

All that and more—served up with banter, bold calls, and the best commentary this side of Shark Park.

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The ET Stand Podcast returns with a bonus Debrief 2.0 after technical issues on last night's episode. Boldo and Franko are back on deck the morning after Cronulla’s 24–12 win over the Dolphins, and with the Sharks jumping back into the top 8, there’s plenty to unpack.

We talk:

• Nicho Hines' best game of the year? Is the Prince that was Promised finally here?
• The Toby Rudolph moment that saved the match
• Why the four-forward bench finally made a difference
• Post-bye freshness, Kennedy’s chaos, Braley’s breakout, and Trindall’s mixed bag
• Fan 3–2–1s, match ratings, and a few spicy rule change ideas
• And yep, more Ramien debate…

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Big news out of the Shire as the Cronulla Sharks finally confirm construction of the new Leagues Club will begin, aiming for a mid-to-late 2026 opening. The panel dives deep into what it means for fans, the local community, and whether we’ll believe it when we see it. We preview this Friday’s crunch clash against the Dolphins — a team we’ve never beaten — and recall the painful collapse in our last matchup.

Plus, full wrap from around the league including Origin III preview, Tri-July celebrations, Bulldogs drama, and the latest player movement across the comp. We also break down the NRLW Round 1 loss to the Eels and look ahead to the Raiders match this weekend.

There's banter, blowups, bold predictions, and a surprising Sharks merch idea that might just take off...

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🎧 Audio Summary – The ET Stand Podcast: “How Do You Fix the Sharks?”

In this jam-packed 90-minute episode of The ET Stand, the panel grapples with the Cronulla Sharks' current plight following their fourth loss in five games — this time a 30–6 defeat to the Storm in Melbourne. Host Boldo is joined by Chris Kelly, Franco, Matty Williams, and special guest commentary from the fans as they ask the big question: Do the Sharks need fixing — and if so, how?

🔧 Fixing the Sharks Debate

• Franco, watching on delay and free from emotion, thinks the performance was better than fans and media suggest — especially defensively until the last 15 minutes.
• The panel unpacks key effort errors: a poor challenge, a disastrous tap-on, and more misreads.
• Chris argues the team lacks physical intimidation and urgency.
• Kelly makes a passionate case for holding the course: “We’re battered, flat, and fatigued, but it’s not broken. This bye is coming at the perfect time.”
• Matty and Boldo raise concerns over systemic prep issues, fitness, and player management. Boldo provides a detailed list of six “actual fixes” including smarter challenge use, better injury return decisions, and simplifying the bench rotation strategy.

📊 Boldo’s Melbourne-Themed Player Tiers

Boldo rolls out his signature segment with a tourism spin:

• Players compared to Melbourne icons like Docklands (Nicho & Nikora – expensive but underwhelming), St Kilda Beach (Atkinson – doesn’t deliver what it promises), and Luna Park (Ronaldo – flashy and solo).
• Blayke Brailey earns top billing, while injured Kade Dykes is likened to Qantas – sorely missed but still flying high in fans’ minds.
• Reactions range from Matty calling it Boldo’s “most accurate tiering yet” to Franco gently critiquing player placement for theme consistency over form.

💬 Fan Fixes & Comment Chaos

• Listeners submit their solutions: Talakai to lock, Ronaldo to centre, four-forward bench, Stone Street call-ups, and more.
• Debate erupts over Will Kennedy’s future, Trindall’s inconsistency, and whether Jesse Ramien and Oregon Kaufusi should be flicked.
• Assistant coaching changes are floated, with Nathan Brown and Mick Potter getting support.
• Paul in the comments triggers a podcast first — getting booted for defending Jack Williams as an Origin pick. “We’re not copping that!” shouts Boldo.

🎞 History Corner

Matty takes us back to past seasons where Sharks fell off a cliff post-finals — especially 2003, 2009, and the strange 2019 transition.

🎭 Around the League & NRLW Preview

• Chris runs through Origin III team news, Vanessa Foliaki’s retirement, and the start of the NRLW season.
• The Sharks NRLW team kicks off Thursday night with 13 returning grand final players.
• Big praise for coach Tony Herman and excitement about the season ahead.

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Live from Melbourne and joined all the way from the Netherlands, Boldo and Jimmy break down a brutal Sharks loss to the Melbourne Storm, going down 30–6 in what felt like a textbook dismantling.

It’s Jimmy’s ET Stand hosting debut—much like Atkinson, he’s been sitting on the bench, but unlike Atkinson, he actually got involved.

In this monster debrief episode, we unpack:

• How the Storm exposed our brittle edges early
• Will Kennedy’s concrete boots and aerial woes
• Calls to move Talakai to the middle and give Stonestreet a go at fullback
• A scathing fan reaction from the Melbourne Sharks Bay (feat. 2.0 and Tim from The Shark Cage)
• A heated discussion on Fitzgibbon’s selection loyalty and tactical rigidity
• The search for anyone worthy of 3-2-1 points
• Whether the season is cooked—or if we can jag a finals berth with two byes and five home games to come
• Plus, some in-the-stands crowd banter and a lesson in shutting up screaming kids

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Join David Boldeman and Stormy Daniel (from the Stormcast Podcast) for a crossover fan special as the Sharks head to Melbourne to take on the red-hot Storm in a Sunday afternoon blockbuster.

We break down:

- The Storm's flash new style vs their gritty past

- Cronulla's confusing bench rotation & why Atkinson is the Sharks fanbase's #1 gripe

- Which Sharks players Daniel actually rates (yes, AFB makes the cut)

- The 2016 Grand Final, Billy Slater shoulder charges, and whether he's a grub or not 🤔

- Why the Storm can win the minor premiership... and how the Sharks could fall out of the eight

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- Daniel predicts Storm by a whisker

- Boldo’s heading to Aami Park with the roaming mic – come say hi if you’re a Sharks fan in Melbourne

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The Sharks fanbase is in meltdown mode again after another crushing collapse, and this Tuesday night live show dives right into it. With Boldo banned after jinxing us mid-game, Franko takes the reins alongside a slightly calmer Matty Williams, a freshly reappeared Lats and Kelly (eventually).

We hit every stage of Sharks grief – disbelief, anger, analysis, resignation, and jokes – with a free-flowing, no-holds-barred episode.

📌 Key discussion points include:

• How on earth did we blow a 16-point lead to the Broncos?
• The baffling continued selection of Atkinson and the missing bench impact
• Defensive structures, discipline, and Fitzy’s post-game comments dissected
• Fan frustration at stagnation, player form, and leadership voids
• The storm looming: can we bounce back in Melbourne?
• CK’s brilliant “Around the League” rundown, plus NRLW and lower grades updates
• Ripster the Pop Vinyl joins the shelf and CK reveals the ultimate merch flex – a full-sized Sharks NFL helmet
• Heated live chat debates, a fan-submitted fun fact (kind of), and plenty of laughs to soothe the pain

💬 Comment of the Week: “Puru played well. Better drop him. We only reward mediocrity.” — James Munro

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