Lounge Room Lizard Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Going off who I have seen play mainly live though some of the Storm early players via TV and You Tube. But have Been to Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville, Halifax, Leeds to watch a few storm games. Storm have only used something like 190 players since 1999 but thats still a very good team. Fax is from the early 80s to the present day. Some players chosen its more Personal favourites rather than the best for me. MELBOURNE STORM 1. Billy Slater 2. Marika Korobete 3. Greg Inglis 4. Israel Folau 5. Suliasi Vunivalu 6. Scott Hill 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cam Smith 10. Robbie Kearns 11. Stephen Kearney 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Tawera Nikau ------------------------------------ 14. Michael Crocker 15. Brett Kimmorley 16. Glenn Lazarus 17. Marcus Bai FAX 1. Joe Kilroy 2. Mark Preston 3. Greg Austin 4. John Schuster 5. John Bentley 6. Chris Anderson 7. Gavin Clinch 8. Martin Bella 9. Seamus Mccallion 10. Geoff Robinson 11. Neil James 12. Brian Juliff 13. John Pendlebury ------------------------------------------------- 14. Les Holliday 15. Tony Anderson 16. Graham Eadie 17. Keith Nellar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My Cas team based on players I have seen. 1. Graham Stead an 2. Ian St John Ellis 3. Richie Blackmore 4. Michael Shenton 5. Justin Carney 6. John 'Walks on Water' Joyner 7. Bob Beardsmore 8. Kevin Ward 9. Kevin Beardsmore 10. Lee Crooks 11. Ronnie 'Rambo' Gibbs 12. Bob Lindner 13. Mal Reilly I would back that pack against any pack that has ever played subs So confident in the team that I just have 3 subs and all world class loose forwards - Tawera Nickau, Steve Norton, Adrian Vowles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 8 hours ago, RabbitRhinoovOZ said: It is all in the eyes of the beholder your right there. Just on George Piggins as much as I respect the man he was primarily a back up hooker spending much of his time in reserve grade with Elwyn Walters being the starting hooker at Souths and for Australia at that time. Phil Blake was one of the most gifted RL players I've ever seen and playing behind a brutal pack like this one he'd be unstoppable. Ben Te'o is class and a true RL enforcer (disgrace he isn't still in our game). Of course It's all just fantasy but you could have a halves pairing of Sterling & A. Johns but up against a pack like that but it would be to no avail because they'd be never be in the game, Forwards win matches. Cheers. Forwards do win matches in many cases although Parramatta won four Grand Finals with only a "reasonable" set of Forwards. If your Forwards can hold their own Halfbacks often decide most games. How many times have we heard that England have a better set of Forwards than Australia or New Zealand in the last 30 years? It hasn't helped them win many games that count because they do not produce top shelf Halves in any sort of numbers or consistancy Cheers Rabbits. Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Swinton 1994-present (none of these players make an all-time team) FB: Ritchie Hawkyard W: Simon Ashcroft C: Mick Nanyn C: Gavin Price-Jones W: Marlon Billy SH: Ian Watson SO: Chris Atkin P: Mike Morrison H: Andy Ackers P: Lee Hansen SR: Paul Smith SR: Andy Coley LF: Lee Marsh Decent team that and I think it could compete at the top end of the Championship. Plenty of power and some speed in the backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 52 minutes ago, Colin James said: Swinton 1994-present (none of these players make an all-time team) FB: Ritchie Hawkyard W: Simon Ashcroft C: Mick Nanyn C: Gavin Price-Jones W: Marlon Billy SH: Ian Watson SO: Chris Atkin P: Mike Morrison H: Andy Ackers P: Lee Hansen SR: Paul Smith SR: Andy Coley LF: Lee Marsh Decent team that and I think it could compete at the top end of the Championship. Plenty of power and some speed in the backs. If you had to choose an all time team for Swinton would it be centred around the great 60's teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 We could go back to the 1920s when Swinton won "all four cups" in the 1927-28 season but I doubt anyone in here is old enough to remember that team. In the 1960s the club won back-to-back championships so as you say, that team would dominate an all-time 13 but I will stick to players I saw play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabbitRhinoovOZ Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Allora said: Forwards do win matches in many cases although Parramatta won four Grand Finals with only a "reasonable" set of Forwards. If your Forwards can hold their own Halfbacks often decide most games. How many times have we heard that England have a better set of Forwards than Australia or New Zealand in the last 30 years? It hasn't helped them win many games that count because they do not produce top shelf Halves in any sort of numbers or consistancy Cheers Rabbits. Not really the same thing comparing a team like England with a loosing culture (No offence intended) to the winners I'm talking about & they where winners all of them. Anyway all good and we'll obviously never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 16 hours ago, clwydianrange said: No Jimmy Thompson or Vince Farrar? Great players, but didn't play for Fev during the time I've supported them. “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...
Cumbrian Fanatic Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 16 hours ago, Dunbar said: Reading threads like this just reminds you how special a player Ellery Hanley was. Not many players would make the best 17 of so many fans in two teams never mind three (Bradford, Wigan and Leeds) and I bet he would make the best 17 from a lot of Balmain and Wests fans as well. What a legend. Not only that but conceivably could be picked in 3 different positions too 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My Fev team (dates back to around 1970) Harold Box Zak Hardaker Steve Evans Paul Newlove Owen Simpson Graham Steadman Steve Nash Jimmy Thompson Keith Bridges Vince Farrar Charlie Stone Peter Smith Brendon Tuuta subs Deryck Fox John Gilbert David Hobbs Mick Gibbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Oldham. Now I'm not saying these are the best players. They are the ones that stand out. They are players that I've seen, so none of the older greats are included. 1 Paul Aitchison. 2 Charlie McAlister 3Des Foy 4.4 Hussain M'Barky 5 John Henderson 6 Paddy Kirwan 7Ray Ashton 8 hugh Waddell 9 Alan McCurry 10 Bob Lindner 11paul Round 12 terry Flanagan 13 Andy good way. 14 mick Burke 15 john cogger 16 Mike ford 17 mick Worrall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehullram Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Dewsbury team going back 25 years or so. Darren Coen eddie rombo darren rodgers brendan williams dennis bailey chris vasey mark conway Gary cocks neil kelly AKA god darren fleary shane Williams (should have been an international with his skill glenn bell les holliday Subs paul Delaney kevin carruthers brendan o meara andy dickinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh1 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Colin James said: We could go back to the 1920s when Swinton won "all four cups" in the 1927-28 season but I doubt anyone in here is old enough to remember that team. In the 1960s the club won back-to-back championships so as you say, that team would dominate an all-time 13 but I will stick to players I saw play. I remember seeing Ken Gowers John Speed Bobby Fleet Bob Fleay Les Holliday Alan Buckley struggling to name the others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 8 hours ago, RabbitRhinoovOZ said: Not really the same thing comparing a team like England with a loosing culture (No offence intended) None taken. I was certainly pretty loose before I met my wife and settled down. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meast Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I'll have a go at Huddersfield, although like others I will only include players I've seen,so no place for the true greats! 1. Wally Gibson 2. Jermaine McGillvary 3. Leroy Cudjoe 4. Brandon Costin 5. Ian Thomas 6. Dean Hanger 7. Danny Brough 8. Eorl Crabtree 9. Brad Drew 10. Arnie Lomax 11. Basil Richards 12. Chris Nero 13. Stanley Gene Bench: Luke Robinson Gary Senior Stephen Wild Adrian Toole Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Brisbane 1: Lockyer 2: Sailor 3: Renouf 4: Hodges 5: Tuqiri 6: Lewis 7: Langer 8: Lazarus 9: Walters 10: Webcke 11: Tallis 12: Thorn 13: Caroll 14: Civoniceva 15: D Smith 16: Tate 17: Dowling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, B rad said: Brisbane ..... Good grief! That's strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jailhouse said: Good grief! That's strong! Agreed. Best team named on this thread I think. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nec Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Carlisle 1 Willie Richardson 2 Mark Doyle 3 Kevin Pape 4 Dean Bell 5 Joe Bardgett 6 Tane Manihera 7 Clayton Friend 8 Colin Buck Armstrong 9 Danny Russell 10 George Graham 11 Hitro Okesene 12 Simon Knox 13 Barry Williams 14 Steve Georgallis 15 Richard Henare 16 Malcolm Thomason 17 Stewart Rhodes Rugby League is a sport that desperately needs to expand its geographical supporter base and its player base. This imperative means that all other requirements are secondary until this is done. All power in the game should be with governing bodies, especially international governing bodies. Without these actions we will remain a minor sport internationally and nationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Saints best I've seen. 1. Wellens 2. Albert / Ledger 3. Lyons / Newlove 4. Meninga 5. Sullivan 6. Martyn 7. Long 8. Ward 9. Cunningham 10. Platt / Fairleigh 11. Joynt 12. Sculthorpe 13. Pinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nec Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, bobbruce said: Saints best I've seen. 1. Wellens 2. Albert / Ledger 3. Lyons / Newlove 4. Meninga 5. Sullivan 6. Martyn 7. Long 8. Ward 9. Cunningham 10. Platt / Fairleigh 11. Joynt 12. Sculthorpe 13. Pinner This is pretty much spot on what I was thinking. Would have Precky and Ledger on bench along with Andy Platt and James Roby Rugby League is a sport that desperately needs to expand its geographical supporter base and its player base. This imperative means that all other requirements are secondary until this is done. All power in the game should be with governing bodies, especially international governing bodies. Without these actions we will remain a minor sport internationally and nationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nec Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 24 minutes ago, nec said: Carlisle 1 Willie Richardson 2 Mark Doyle 3 Kevin Pape 4 Dean Bell 5 Joe Bardgett 6 Tane Manihera 7 Clayton Friend 8 Colin Buck Armstrong 9 Danny Russell 10 George Graham 11 Hitro Okesene 12 Simon Knox 13 Barry Williams 14 Steve Georgallis 15 Richard Henare 16 Malcolm Thomason 17 Stewart Rhodes Apologies to my favourite halfback combo of Steve Langton and Dean Carroll. Also to Garry Peacham. Others I have omitted include Gary Charlton, most of the 81-83 players as I just don't remember them well enough, Steve Brierley (trailblazer for local talent), Yanto, Garry Murdoch, Matt Lynch et al Rugby League is a sport that desperately needs to expand its geographical supporter base and its player base. This imperative means that all other requirements are secondary until this is done. All power in the game should be with governing bodies, especially international governing bodies. Without these actions we will remain a minor sport internationally and nationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Really struggling with a fax team and could easily just cop out and pick either the 1998 or 2010 teams. Been watching since the early 90's so will go with: 1. Mike Umaga 2. John Bentley 3. John Schuster 4. Greg Florimo 5. Mark Preston 6. Michael Hagan 7. Gavin Clinch 8. Karl Harrison 9. Paul Rowley 10. Brett Goldspink 11. Des Clarke 12. Michael Jackson 13. Martin Moana Nit sure about the bench but would probably go with Jamie Bloem, Kelvin Skerret, Graham Holroyd & possibly John Fieldhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absentee thoughtlord Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 8:50 PM, latchford albion said: Apart from Brian Bevan, I've seen all this team play for the wire. I've left out - from players who would walk into any team - Andrew Johns and Bob Fulton (not enough games) and Alex Murphy and Alfie Langer (past their best when at the club) 1. FB: Jonathan Davies, 2.WG: Brian Bevan, 3.CE: Martin Gleeson, 4.CE: Alan Bateman, 5.WG John Bevan, 6.SO, Lee Briers, 7.SH, Parry Gordon, 8. PR, Les Boyd, 9. HK, Kevin Ashcroft, 10. PR Kevin Tamati, 11. SR Ben Currie, 12.SR Mike Nicholas, 13. LF, Mike Gregory (c), 14. UB, Stefan Ratchford, 15. HK, Michael Monaghan, 16. PR, Adrian Morley, 17. PR, Chris Hill Ben Currie *will* be in there in time. But how can you forget the SR try-scoring machine, Bob Eccles? And Steve Hesford for his kicking? Steve Roach? Thackeray? Harry Bath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 North Queensland 1 Matt Bowen 2 Matt Sing 3 Brent Tate 4 Paul Bowman 5 Antonio Winterstein 6 Michael Morgan 7 Jonathan Thurston 8 Matt Scott 9 Aaron Payne 10 Paul Rauhihi 11 Gavin Cooper 12 Jason Taumalolo 13 Dallas Johnson 14 Jake Granville 15 Luke O'Donnell 16 John Buttigeig 17 Kane Linnett Probably missed a few who deserve to be there, 8 of 17 from the premiership team of 2015 which is fair enough i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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