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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 59 MIN

Barry Russell | formers Sharks CEO and Rothmans Medal Winner

from The ET Stand - a Cronulla Sharks Fans Podcast

On this special episode of the ET Stand Podcast, we sit down with Sharks royalty – Barry Russell.A local junior who rose through every rep team, Russell went on to become the Cronulla Sharks halfback, Rothmans Medal winner, and later the club’s CEO. In this wide-ranging chat, Barry shares:His journey from Taren Point Titans junior to Shark Park hero.- Memories of playing alongside legends like Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking, Gavin Miller, and more.- Winning the Rothmans Medal in 1988 (and the famous white tuxedo story).- The heartbreak of injuries that cut short some of the Sharks’ greatest late-80s campaigns.- His transition into administration, taking on the role of Sharks CEO during a challenging period.- Insights into the NRL today, the future of the Cronulla Sharks, and which players excite him most.A must-listen for Sharks fans and rugby league tragics alike.👇 Join the conversation and back the Sharkies:Join our Discord → https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of the ET Stand Podcast, we sit down with Sharks royalty – Barry Russell.A local junior who rose through every rep team, Russell went on to become the Cronulla Sharks halfback, Rothmans Medal winner, and later the club’s CEO. In this wide-ranging chat, Barry shares:His journey from Taren Point Titans junior to Shark Park hero.- Memories of playing alongside legends like Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking, Gavin Miller, and more.- Winning the Rothmans Medal in 1988 (and the famous white tuxedo story).- The heartbreak of injuries that cut short some of the Sharks’ greatest late-80s campaigns.- His transition into administration, taking on the role of Sharks CEO during a challenging period.- Insights into the NRL today, the future of the Cronulla Sharks, and which players excite him most.A must-listen for Sharks fans and rugby league tragics alike.👇 Join the conversation and back the Sharkies:Join our Discord → https://discord.gg/nXEC9QNfmKOur partners:solveaccounting.com.aumirandahotel.com.aumorgans.com.au/branch/Cronullasouthsidephysio.com.audisplaywear.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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