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FRANKO RETURNS AS THE SHARKS BUILD TOWARDS THE FINALS

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/ [https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/] Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ [https://mirandahotel.com.au/] Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla [https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla] Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ [https://ssphysio.com.au/] Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ [https://www.displaywear.com.au/] Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla and Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ [https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/] Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK [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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sharks Survive the Knights as Boldo Gets Ambushed by a Surprise Panelist

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/ [https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/] Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ [https://mirandahotel.com.au/] Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla [https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla] Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ [https://ssphysio.com.au/] Mortgage Choice Sutherland, Cronulla & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/ [https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/pete.johnson/] Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ [https://www.displaywear.com.au/] Join the ET Stand Discord: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK [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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

DINO MEZZATESTA JOINS THE PANEL

Cronulla Sharks Group CEO Dino Mezzatesta joins the ET Stand panel for a huge Tuesday Night Show. We look back at the Sharks’ extraordinary 66–0 win over the Dolphins, update the Bally M standings and chat with Dino about the club on and off the field. Want to chat Sharks 24/7? Join the ET Stand Sharks Discord community: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK Proudly sponsored by: Solve Accounting https://solveaccounting.com.au/ Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ [https://mirandahotel.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla/ [https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Mortgage Choice Cronulla, Sutherland & Wollongong https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/patrick.johnson/ [https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/patrick.johnson/] Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ [https://ssphysio.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] DisplayWear https://displaywear.com.au/ Follow ET Stand: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/etstandpodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETStandPodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ETStandPodcast Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/38PSRo9hjjlfDZQSwx9yu4 [https://open.spotify.com/show/38PSRo9hjjlfDZQSwx9yu4?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-et-stand-a-cronulla-sharks-fans-podcast/id1764633996 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-et-stand-a-cronulla-sharks-fans-podcast/id1764633996?utm_source=chatgpt.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cronulla Sharks 66–0 Dolphins | Club Record Win

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, Craig Fitzgibbon's game management, and why this may have been the club's most complete performance of the season. There's also discussion around Frédéric Michalak's influence on the attack, the Dolphins' decision to turn down easy points, the Challenge Meter remaining at 10–5, Matt Russell's commentary, and all of your Bally M Player of the Year votes after a day where almost every Shark put their hand up. Proudly supported by: Solve Accounting https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/ [https://www.solveaccounting.com.au/] Miranda Hotel https://mirandahotel.com.au/ [https://mirandahotel.com.au/] Morgans Cronulla https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla [https://morgans.com.au/branch/cronulla] Southside Physiotherapy https://ssphysio.com.au/ [https://ssphysio.com.au/] Displaywear https://www.displaywear.com.au/ [https://www.displaywear.com.au/] Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK [https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmK] Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and join us live every Tuesday night on YouTube and Facebook for the ET Stand Sharks fan show. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

SOO 3 Decider Preview, Sharks v Dolphins, Broadcast Deal & Boldo’s World Cup Player Tiers

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 players involved. The show also breaks down the NRL’s historic $5.3 billion broadcast deal, including what the money means for the game, how much the NRL might keep for long-term security, the Foxtel/Nine/Sky NZ agreement, DAZN’s international opportunity and whether the Sharks could see any real benefit from the new rights structure. Then it’s into the Sharks v Dolphins preview, with Cronulla heading to Brisbane looking to answer the Round 3 loss at Shark Park. The panel looks at the short history between the clubs, the 3-1 head-to-head in favour of the Dolphins, the key Origin selection impact, the importance of Katoa being out for the Dolphins, and why this is a big top-four type game for both teams. Plus, the Bally-M leaderboard gets an update after the Broncos win, Billy Burns shoots up the rankings, Trindall closes the gap on Kennedy, and Boldo unveils his latest World Cup edition of the Sharks Player Tiers. A huge episode covering Origin, broadcast money, Sharks v Dolphins, NRLW, fan comments and plenty of classic ET Stand dribble. Thanks to our sponsors: Solve Accounting — ⁠https://solveaccounting.com.au/⁠ Miranda Hotel — ⁠https://www.mirandahotel.com.au/⁠ Morgans Cronulla — ⁠https://www.morgans.com.au/Branches/NSW/cronulla⁠ Southside Physiotherapy — ⁠https://ssphysio.com.au/⁠ [https://ssphysio.com.au/] Displaywear — ⁠https://www.displaywear.com.au/⁠ [https://www.displaywear.com.au/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.