Red robin Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Unfortunately has passed away. One of the greats, not only for Hull KR but also Great Britain. R.I.P Rodger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 A truly great player, and one of those who could change the course of a game, and even better tormented the Aussies! Thoughts are with his family and loved ones. RIP Dodger 2 warning points Non-Political Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Tradegy for him to lose his life at such a relatively young age these days.Sympathy to his family. Will we ever see his like again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 One of those occasions when you put the rivalry to one side. A terrific player about whom Rovers built their side during the late 60's, 70's and early 80's. Sadly we seem to be losing too many players before their time these days.. RIP to the Dodger. Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 RIP to a true RL legend, condolences to the friends and family at this sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 My mother used to work with Roger's mother at Rowntree Mackintosh in Cas and when I was a young lad she gave me a signed photo of Roger in action when he played for Cronulla which I still have. A Cas lad who was a world class player. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'm Really sorry to hear about this. One of the very best players I have ever seen. I have so many memories of him tormenting defences. Sad day today Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 RIP Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 RIP Roger the Dodger Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Knight Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 R.I.P Roger, there's one heck of a team in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 R.I.P Roger, there's one heck of a team in heaven. I bet they lose when they play the team from hell! Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 A pal's just pointed out it's 36 years ago today that he captained Rovers at Wembley. Trying to remember the score.... Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Tim Whatley Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ah, very sad indeed. I did wonder why this was just tweeted. What a try! https://twitter.com/collinstony/status/727406202829852672 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevereed100 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The end of my era,everything from now is a bonus. First saw Roger each week on ITVs Sunday afternoon youth Rugby League the stand out player mesmerising the opposition and the TV audience. A year or two later having signed for Cas I turned up at Rovers first game of the season on a Tuesday evening at Hunslet and out turns Roger having just signed for Rovers. 406 games later....then he goes on to coach and manage Rovers through their greatest days in the modern era. 4 broken jaws and cancer of the jaw couldn't hold back the greatest little man of Rugby's history. Thanks for a lifetime of great memories, 10-5 and out. So sad today but 36 years ago I will never forget where I stood at Wembley as you raised the Cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The end of my era,everything from now is a bonus. First saw Roger each week on ITVs Sunday afternoon youth Rugby League the stand out player mesmerising the opposition and the TV audience. A year or two later having signed for Cas I turned up at Rovers first game of the season on a Tuesday evening at Hunslet and out turns Roger having just signed for Rovers. 406 games later....then he goes on to coach and manage Rovers through their greatest days in the modern era. 4 broken jaws and cancer of the jaw couldn't hold back the greatest little man of Rugby's history. Thanks for a lifetime of great memories, 10-5 and out. So sad today but 36 years ago I will never forget where I stood at Wembley as you raised the Cup! I remember those programmes. I assume Malcolm Reilly, Derek Edwards and Alan Agar also all played in the Cas youth team at that time. “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Shocked to hear the news, only 68. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevereed100 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I remember those programmes. I assume Malcolm Reilly, Derek Edwards and Alan Agar also all played in the Cas youth team at that time. If only ITV had kept recordings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Very sad to hear the news. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Boy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Legend is used far to frequently these days, but in his case it fits the bill perfectly - RIP Roger Money can't buy you happiness! It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass! "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." Sir Winston Churchill Some folks are wise and some are otherwise! Tobias Smollett "I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink." Joe E Lewis "Look at the ffing state of that"! My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhuller Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Very sad news great player RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Without question one of the greatest players I've ever seen. Very sad to hear he's passed away at such a relatively young age. As Steve says above, it feels like the end of an era. "I'm from a fishing family. Trawlermen are like pirates with biscuits." - Lucy Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevereed100 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Great to see the tributes from West of the river but would expect nothing less. The fans suggestion that the scoreboard be set to 10-5 has been implemented by the club and flowers shirts etc are to be laid there as a shrine. I would like to see a tribute no6 retro shirt in aid of Cancer charities and a Cancer memorial fund in Rogers name. Would expect a massive turnout in Cas? for the funeral as Roger was loved as much there as in Hull. Those were very definitely the days when a day down the pit (as an electrician) was followed by the greatest game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrywebbisgod Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I only really saw him play in the twilight of his career but he was outstanding. R.I.P Thank you for your valuable contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigg Rover Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 It is not often that one can say that someone is a true great, an absolute legend and without doubt the best player ever to pull on a clubs jersey. Roger was all of this and more. He is the greatest figure our club has ever had and was the exception to the rule that a good big un will always beat a good little un! RIP Roger, and my sincerest condolences to your friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ah, very sad indeed. I did wonder why this was just tweeted. What a try! https://twitter.com/collinstony/status/727406202829852672 Very sad day indeed. Finished playing before my time and my main memories were as coach of Hull KR during that golden era. This was a superb winning try. Can anyone decipher exactly what Eddie Waring says after 'Milward, Milwaaaaaard, what a..............?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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