This is the fourth episode of The Great Whites interview series, where we have the honour of sitting down with former Cronulla Sharks players for a detailed look at their playing career, how they got there and in some cases, what they are up to now. It's a collaboration between SharkCast and the Cronulla Sharks, with club historian Ashley Taylor and the Sharks media crew assisting to make this all possible. Older fans can remember and get new insights into some of their memories, and younger fans can learn from and about these great players and the history of our club.

You can watch the entire interview at www.sharks.com.au from the week of January 12th, 2026 and we encourage you to do so!

On this episode we talk with Shark #225 Dan Stains! These are just some of the subjects we cover in great detail:

Growing up in Queensland

Playing in the QRL Grand Final as a youngster against Origin greats

Signing with Cronulla via Alan Fitzgibbon and Jack Gibson

Moving to Sydney

Each Cronulla season from 1987-1994

The huge influence of Jack Gibson

Coaching of Alan Fitzgibbon and John Lang

Insight into teammates such as Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking and many more

Leaving Cronulla

Joining Balmain

Coaching at Balmain after retiring from playing

Coaching in England

Life after football

Writing his autobiography

The theory of the Jack Gibson Way

2016

Great Whites old boys

Dan Stains recalls moments and memories you won't have heard before, and we are so grateful to bring you his story.

Credits

Interview by Sam Shinazzi

Research and administration by Ashley Taylor

Sound and vision recorded by Tim Gray

The audio version of this episode is brought to you by:

Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd

Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking

Jason Hawes (Real Estate)

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