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Long time rugby league supporter and sports fan generally. My football playing days were characterised by a deceptive lack of pace, very late tackles, and unexpected chip kicks coming off our own line.
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In case you somehow missed it, India have just pulled off one of their greatest series wins of all time to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Australia have been left licking their wounds and wondering just what happened.
This is the 26th article in the ongoing series in which we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 26th article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 25th article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
The saying goes that you can’t coach speed and that’s probably true.
This is the 24th article in the (marathon) ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
The new year has rolled over and we are soon to enter into a whole new NRL season full of triumph, disappointment, scandal, shocks, success and failure.
This is the 23rd article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 22nd article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club. Today, the Brisbane Broncos.
This is the 21st article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
The wooden spoon is now an integral part of the rich tapestry of rugby league, and most fans dread their club’s moments of wooden spoon shame as much as they cherish the occasional euphoria of premiership glory.
This is the 20th article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 19th article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club. In this case, perhaps a forgotten club?
This is the 18th article in the series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
For those of you who may have missed the story, eight former English and Welsh rugby union players, including several high profile internationals, are preparing to take legal action for negligence against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union in England, and the Welsh Rugby Union.
This is the 17th article in the series that looks at some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 16th article in the series that looks at some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
This is the 15th article in the series that looks at some of the forgotten players from your favourite club.
Maybe you’ve forgotten about the case of the ill-fated Adelaide Rams? They played just the two years, 1997-98 – the first and last year of Super League, and the first year of the NRL.
Now that both the grand final and State of Origin are thankfully out of the way we can settle back and focus on what I think is the highlight of the rugby league calendar.
Yep, bad news for Bendall. All over in his early 20’s.
Wigham was a very good old style centre and new how to set up his wingers. I met Wayne through work some years ago and he is a great guy.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Thanks Arnab, and I agree. Kohli is a one-off as a player and a leader. Must be comforting for India to have such a capable back up in Rahane.
The A to Z of the Border-Gavaskar series
Peter, I couldn’t tell you but I’m sure someone out there knows the answer.
You’d have to guess at least 20 across the two sides though.
The A to Z of the Border-Gavaskar series
I never expected anything less from you John on the joke front.
I’m afraid I can’t research the Starling question without some form of financial inducement. Retirement is tougher than I thought.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Hi Nicko
Lockwood certainly made a meal of the comb-over. Probably needed to either shave it all off or drop in to Ashley and Martin for a Warnie.
Doing this series, I’ve been amazed at how many pommies played here over the years, many of them champions like Lockwood, Currier and Myler, and many of them duds.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Yeah, great call 40/20. didn’t play as much first grade as you might have expected but brilliant with the ball on his day. I think he ended up playing and coaching on the south coast.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Thanks Rowdy, you make a very good point about what appears to be a “softening” of the latest generations.
Perhaps there’s too many easier things to do at times than busting a gut playing sport.
The A to Z of the Border-Gavaskar series
Thanks Richie. I guess the drop in pitches are partially responsible, together with the apparent desire to make pitches, and the game in general, as “batting friendly” as possible.
The A to Z of the Border-Gavaskar series
There are plenty of people reading this who will have forgotten some or all of these players.
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Hey, that would have been a great experience. It’s a wonder you could understand their accents 😁
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Thanks mate. Rest assured, I know what “forgotten” means.
You’d be surprised how many people reading this will have forgotten either some or all of the players mentioned.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Yes Andrew, Prattl played for a few clubs in a few positions.
Now Bendall was a seriously talented centre in the mid to late 70’s. I think a serious neck injury ended his career.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
Thanks for your input Sheek. The 1969 grand final was an interesting affair with Balmain players going down faster that Indian cricketers. Souths were never able to build any momentum.
I watched the game from that little corner hill area at the Paddington end.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers
I eat pressure for breakfast MR 😁
I’ll add it to the list
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
That’s a pretty hot Jersey Flegg team Jim
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Wow. Didn’t know that Glumly. Thanks for the info.
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Hi MR – yes, Stan Cutler, very strong player. Actually had 10 seasons with the Dogs
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Tu’uta got a mention in the Western Reds article. I considered Hanley, but couldn’t go past the players named. There’s so many to choose from.
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Haha. Pretty rare for Rocket to be sent off.
He seemed to have a licence to kill.
The forgotten players: Western Suburbs Magpies
Let’s hope that doesn’t happen Andrew
Jarrod Mullen: A rare case of a deserved second chance
Bananas in da marnus
How did you come up with that one
The Liebke Ratings: Australia vs India, fourth Test
I always went to confession on Friday to avoid the cues and make sure it didn’t get in the way of footy.
The forgotten players: Balmain Tigers