The Great Whites Interview Series - Dan Stains

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 QueenslandPlaying in the QRL Grand Final as a youngster against Origin greatsSigning with Cronulla via Alan Fitzgibbon and Jack GibsonMoving to SydneyEach Cronulla season from 1987-1994The huge influence of Jack GibsonCoaching of Alan Fitzgibbon and John LangInsight into teammates such as Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen, Jonathan Docking and many moreLeaving CronullaJoining BalmainCoaching at Balmain after retiring from playingCoaching in EnglandLife after footballWriting his autobiographyThe theory of the Jack Gibson Way2016Great Whites old boysDan Stains recalls moments and memories you won't have heard before, and we are so grateful to bring you his story.CreditsInterview by Sam ShinazziResearch and administration by Ashley TaylorSound and vision recorded by Tim GrayThe audio version of this episode is brought to you by:Dyson Logistics Pty LtdRoyal Motor Yacht Club Port HackingJason Hawes (Real Estate)NEW SITE! www.sharkcast.com.auSharkCast is entering our 12th season of podcasting about all things Cronulla Sharks!Download and subscribe for free on Acast, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcast outlets.Follow us/subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.