B rad Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Adrian Morley. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Room Lizard Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ellery Hanley is the best I've seen but James Graham is outstanding he's worth the price of admission alone. I'd rate Graham the 3rd best player in the world just behind Thurston & Cameron Smith. Would put other props like Jesse Bromwich and Matt Scott, before James Graham. Them 2 go under the Radar a bit, because of the bigger names Smith, Cronk and Slater at Storm and JT at the Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 nope - Kevin Ward is the best ever export Kevin Ward is the best prop I've ever seen. Bear in mind I'm a Fev fav. “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...
Chariots23 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Offiah had some good times also, though hampered by injury. Few good clips of him at St George on you tube Also another one easily forgotten is Andy Currier, they Australians called him milk bottles, he was at Balmain I think and did well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Also another one easily forgotten is Andy Currier, they Australians called him milk bottles, he was at Balmain I think and did well Wasn't it Currier who cost Balmain the GF with a silly chip over inside his own 20 that went straight into Meninga's arms which Canberra scored from to win it at the death (or was it in extra time ?) I must admit my memory is a bit hazy from that long ago so it may not have been him. St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots23 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 It could have been, I remember watching clips from the old Winfield Cup videos you could get and he had a good season though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Surprised to see Lee Jackson's name missing. In actual fact I am ashamed not to have mentioned Lee. Great hooker, model tackler......but only one season? Currier, Offiah, again, where short term players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Its got to be Big Mal for me. But its great to watch Graham playing to such high standards week in and week out. That bloke has some motor in him. And to think when Graham announced he was leaving Saints for down under some posters on here said he wouldn't make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damp squib Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 And to think when Graham announced he was leaving Saints for down under some posters on here said he wouldn't make it! That's par for the course. If he had crossed codes he would have instantly become rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabbitRhinoovOZ Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Would put other props like Jesse Bromwich and Matt Scott, before James Graham. Them 2 go under the Radar a bit, because of the bigger names Smith, Cronk and Slater at Storm and JT at the Cowboys. Jesse Bromwich I agree is very good but I'm not a fan of Matt Scott. The thing about James Graham is not only is he a outstanding & tough RL player but he adds theatre to the sport that has become a bit robotic and over sanitised in the modern era. Great player & Great character I'm glad I've been able to watch him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steef Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Brian carney did well in his year over there. Voted best winger in the competition I think. "surely they've got to try somthing different now, maybe the little chip over the top?2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stufod/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stuarts-photography/156268557729980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Brian carney did well in his year over there. Voted best winger in the competition I think. One year for the Knights? IMO, a very long way down the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Evans Thigh Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Graham is an excellent player and has really adapted to the NRL well. He must be up there with the best in his position in the world and has been for a while. Disagree that he has changed how props play. Firstly, not all props play like he does. Secondly, coaches change how teams play, JG is just the best/one of the best exponents of that tactic that started getting popular 8-10 years ago, i.e. one your middle players doing a split (out the back) play to start your good ball structure. Running overs with some push isn't a JG tactic either, its likely as old as the game itself, he just has the skill to be a genuine passing threat. As for best exports, Mal Reilly is still held in massive regard in Oz which speaks volumes. Graham is probably up there but not quite top. Id have him behind Burgess and Morley for a start. Formerly Alistair Boyd-Meaney fifty thousand Poouunds from Keighley...weve had im gid." MIPM Project Management and Business Solutions " Discounts available for forum members contact me for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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