Comments on: The top 5 fat blokes in football http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/ The Roar is a sports opinion website. We tackle sports opinion rather than simply sports news. And we embed user-generated content — in the form of articles and comments — into the fabric of the site. Featuring some of the best sports writers in Australia — including the Sydney Morning Herald's Spiro Zavos — The Roar aims to be the leading sports website in Australia. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:34:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Dublin Dave http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-52397 Dublin Dave Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:35:29 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-52397 Oi!! I won't have any criticisim of Ollie Le Roux. He just finished playing a Celtic League winning season for Leinster and he's a complete and utter LEGEND!!! Scored two tries in his last match, the title clincher against the Dragons. Both were from sweeping backline moves in which he used his pace, deft handling and elusive running skills to evade the desperate defence before scoring in the corner. OK that's a lie. Both were in fact tap and gos from penalties awarded 5m from the try line. Hey, would you want him flopping down on top of you from that distance? He's gone now to be replaced next season by somebody called CJ Van Der Linde who apparently DOES have the pace and skill to score the type of fictitious try described above. Give me the baby-faced burger belly Le Roux any day. Oi!! I won’t have any criticisim of Ollie Le Roux. He just finished playing a Celtic League winning season for Leinster and he’s a complete and utter LEGEND!!!

Scored two tries in his last match, the title clincher against the Dragons. Both were from sweeping backline moves in which he used his pace, deft handling and elusive running skills to evade the desperate defence before scoring in the corner.

OK that’s a lie. Both were in fact tap and gos from penalties awarded 5m from the try line. Hey, would you want him flopping down on top of you from that distance? He’s gone now to be replaced next season by somebody called CJ Van Der Linde who apparently DOES have the pace and skill to score the type of fictitious try described above.

Give me the baby-faced burger belly Le Roux any day.

]]> By: Andrew Jones http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-47254 Andrew Jones Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:44:54 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-47254 Jamie - Kickett also got a mention inthe June 6 comments, albeit for entirely different reasons! cheers, Jonesy Jamie - Kickett also got a mention inthe June 6 comments, albeit for entirely different reasons! cheers, Jonesy

]]> By: Jamie http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-46134 Jamie Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:33:54 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-46134 Kickett who played for Essendon in late 80's early 90's was also a fatboy. Especially at the end of his career. Can we do a list of general fatboys of sport. Long John Daly was (although no role model) a large boy! Kickett who played for Essendon in late 80’s early 90’s was also a fatboy. Especially at the end of his career.

Can we do a list of general fatboys of sport. Long John Daly was (although no role model) a large boy!

]]> By: swifty http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45746 swifty Fri, 30 May 2008 08:09:44 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45746 what about Rod Kafar - that bloke was the fattest flyhalf ever! what about Rod Kafar - that bloke was the fattest flyhalf ever!

]]> By: mcxd http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45738 mcxd Fri, 30 May 2008 07:21:15 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45738 What was the name of that Fijian prop during the 2003 world cup ? he was absolutely massive. Strangley, his stamina was not as large as his dinner bill. What was the name of that Fijian prop during the 2003 world cup ? he was absolutely massive. Strangley, his stamina was not as large as his dinner bill.

]]> By: Alan Reid http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45737 Alan Reid Fri, 30 May 2008 07:20:56 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45737 Fosi Pala’amo - I had the privilege of coaching Fosi's brother Sana a few years ago, a bash & barge centre/No8!! Both are great blokes but I can imagine Ma Pala’amo's weekly shopping was equal to the GDP of a small nation!!! Fosi Pala’amo - I had the privilege of coaching Fosi’s brother Sana a few years ago, a bash & barge centre/No8!! Both are great blokes but I can imagine Ma Pala’amo’s weekly shopping was equal to the GDP of a small nation!!!

]]> By: Spiro Zavos http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45735 Spiro Zavos Fri, 30 May 2008 07:09:23 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45735 Ollie le Roux dropped a pass with the try line open and one of his team-mates shouted out to him: 'Ollie man, you'd wouldn't have dropped it if it'd been a meat pie.' Ollie le Roux dropped a pass with the try line open and one of his team-mates shouted out to him: ‘Ollie man, you’d wouldn’t have dropped it if it’d been a meat pie.’

]]> By: Kento http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45727 Kento Fri, 30 May 2008 06:31:51 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45727 Erm...do we dare mention Link? If not then...most certainly now ;-) Erm…do we dare mention Link? If not then…most certainly now ;-)

]]> By: True Tah http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45708 True Tah Fri, 30 May 2008 05:28:22 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45708 DaniE, the prop I think you are referring to was Ollie le Roux - I hear he had a big appetite for Wimpy burgers (those posters who are South African or been there will know what Im talking about). DaniE,

the prop I think you are referring to was Ollie le Roux - I hear he had a big appetite for Wimpy burgers (those posters who are South African or been there will know what Im talking about).

]]> By: DaniE http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45703 DaniE Fri, 30 May 2008 05:20:57 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45703 There's been a few massive props as well in South African rugby too right? Os du Randt comes to mind? There’s been a few massive props as well in South African rugby too right? Os du Randt comes to mind?

]]> By: DaniE http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45702 DaniE Fri, 30 May 2008 05:19:34 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45702 I remember watching Fosi Pala'amo play for Randwick... he could only wear jersey no 21 I think because the prop sizes were too small. There was a great semi-final he played in which Jim Maxwell said he "speared over" for the try... when he just fell on the line. Now he's slimmed down and cut off his dreads - couldn't recognise him during the World Cup at all! Moneypenny - I totally agree with your suggestions there!!! I remember watching Fosi Pala’amo play for Randwick… he could only wear jersey no 21 I think because the prop sizes were too small. There was a great semi-final he played in which Jim Maxwell said he “speared over” for the try… when he just fell on the line. Now he’s slimmed down and cut off his dreads - couldn’t recognise him during the World Cup at all!

Moneypenny - I totally agree with your suggestions there!!!

]]> By: Alan Reid http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45687 Alan Reid Fri, 30 May 2008 04:25:59 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45687 In the week of his death, how could Andrew Jones leave out Mick "the Galloping Gasometer" Nolan - the 1975 premiership ruckman for North Melbourne. He was the pillar on which all largish elite athletes have modelled themselves since then. RIP Mick. Wally Reid In the week of his death, how could Andrew Jones leave out Mick “the Galloping Gasometer” Nolan - the 1975 premiership ruckman for North Melbourne. He was the pillar on which all largish elite athletes have modelled themselves since then.

RIP Mick.

Wally Reid

]]> By: Moneypenny http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45685 Moneypenny Fri, 30 May 2008 04:20:29 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45685 Genius. I look forward to reading about the 5 worst hairstyles in football, the 5 silliest names in football, the 5 most incomprehensible football interviewees and the 5 scariest WAGs in football (although that has to be tricker now that Mrs Gower is no longer dazzling the residents of Penrith). Genius. I look forward to reading about the 5 worst hairstyles in football, the 5 silliest names in football, the 5 most incomprehensible football interviewees and the 5 scariest WAGs in football (although that has to be tricker now that Mrs Gower is no longer dazzling the residents of Penrith).

]]> By: Moneypenny http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45684 Moneypenny Fri, 30 May 2008 04:11:21 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45684 Genius. I look forward to the 5 worst hairstyles in football; the 5 most incomprehensible speakers in football and the 5 scariest WAGs in football (although that's got to be harder now that Mrs Gower is no longer wowing the residents of Penrith). Genius. I look forward to the 5 worst hairstyles in football; the 5 most incomprehensible speakers in football and the 5 scariest WAGs in football (although that’s got to be harder now that Mrs Gower is no longer wowing the residents of Penrith).

]]> By: Grant http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45681 Grant Fri, 30 May 2008 03:59:02 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45681 Nice debut AJ - marred only by your characteristic Aussie bias. Billy Cavubati beats Matt 'The Pieman' Dunning hands down for title of the world's best fatboy prop. Nice debut AJ - marred only by your characteristic Aussie bias. Billy Cavubati beats Matt ‘The Pieman’ Dunning hands down for title of the world’s best fatboy prop.

]]> By: Andrew Jones http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45678 Andrew Jones Fri, 30 May 2008 03:40:53 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45678 Outstanding contributions Tiger and Kento - love the picture especially. The Fridge was actually my #6 pick but was just squeezed out (no easy feat). Mick Nolan missed out because my AFL knowledge is patchy at best, but having just Googled him he is obviously a worthy contender! cheers Jonesyh Outstanding contributions Tiger and Kento - love the picture especially. The Fridge was actually my #6 pick but was just squeezed out (no easy feat). Mick Nolan missed out because my AFL knowledge is patchy at best, but having just Googled him he is obviously a worthy contender!
cheers
Jonesyh

]]> By: Kento http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45664 Kento Fri, 30 May 2008 02:38:47 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45664 The Refrigerator Perry (American) was a v large unit. <img src="http://www.flagmag.com/Photos/KVMPerry.jpg" alt="The fridge" /> The Refrigerator Perry (American) was a v large unit.

The fridge

]]> By: The Wounded Tiger http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45643 The Wounded Tiger Fri, 30 May 2008 01:36:05 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/05/30/the-top-5-fat-blokes-in-football/#comment-45643 Couldn't find a spot for recently departed "Mick Nolan"? At least he was really proper fat. Possibly the only known top quality ruckman who couldn't actually jump. Couldn’t find a spot for recently departed “Mick Nolan”? At least he was really proper fat. Possibly the only known top quality ruckman who couldn’t actually jump.

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