We're Back | First Episode of 2026

The ET Stand Podcast is back for its first show of 2026, kicking off a new season of Cronulla Sharks chat with opinion, passion, and plenty of laughs.Boldo is joined by Franco and Chris Kelly as the boys ease back into it, welcome listeners from around the world, and dive into a packed Sharks news update. The episode covers off-season player signings and retention, new coaching appointments including Matt Shirvington and Freddie Michalak, and a detailed TLDR of CEO Dino Mezzatesta’s preseason update, including the Woolooware Bay Leagues Club rebuild, membership targets, and commercial growth.The team previews the Sharks’ first pre-season trial against the Eels, breaks down the All Stars selections, reacts to Don Rogers appearing on Australian Survivor, and unpacks Toby Rudolf’s contract comments and what they mean for the club’s premiership window.There’s also plenty of classic ET Stand banter, fan interaction, a Sharks membership unboxing, Chris Kelly’s annual NRL team of NFL players, and a thoughtful closing tribute to founding sponsor and close friend of the show, Chris Bloxham.Footy is back. The ET Stand is back. Let’s go, Sharkies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.