bobbruce 2,432 Report post Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: 80m every one no doubt? They didn’t start off that way but I bet by the end of the night they all were. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wollongong 170 Report post Posted March 25 3 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: 80m every one no doubt? I do remember one game in Horbury... I scored one 60 meter try up the hill... then about three minutes later took an interception on my own line... I made about 80 meters before my legs gave out.... and got tackled... should have done more training I guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopping Mad 905 Report post Posted March 25 (edited) Always had a soft spot for the end-to-end, corner-to-corner team try GB scored against the Kiwis (22-24) in the first Headingley Test of October 1985. You remember the one: Des Drummond, penned in the right corner, got the move started with dazzling footwork; Ellery Hanley took it on down the left flank; then finished with an inside overhead pass to scorer Joe Lydon. I watched that game on the Beeb, the other two live. Picked the wrong one to miss! Nice little write-up here: http://rugbyleaguelife.blogspot.com/2015/10/1985-great-britain-v-new-zealand-my.html Edited March 25 by Hopping Mad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADREDNIGE 631 Report post Posted March 25 22 hours ago, fairfolly said: Ellery Hanley for Bradford Northern in the semi final of the cup against Featherstone. Absolute brilliance even though he finished on the losing side That was a brilliant try and glad it didn't win Northern the game, it was worthy of winning most matches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADREDNIGE 631 Report post Posted March 25 3 hours ago, M j M said: I'm partisan so of the list the Rob Burrow Grand Final try is my no. 1. But this is probably my favourite try; the commentary is great, one of Ray's finer moments. Glad we had the sense to at least keep him near the corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 7,808 Report post Posted March 25 5 hours ago, M j M said: I'm partisan so of the list the Rob Burrow Grand Final try is my no. 1. But this is probably my favourite try; the commentary is great, one of Ray's finer moments. I want remember the context but I said on here a little while back that Hanley wouldn't score that try today as fitness and cover defences are better and more defenders would track him down. I would like to officially retract that... watching this super human effort I am reminded again just how good Hanley was. The best player I ever saw. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairfolly 729 Report post Posted March 25 Johnny, I was there with my wife in Sydney 1988 for Mike Gregorys try. A never forgotten moment and also the day I was introduced to my boyhood hero Jack McLean. He flew over from N.Z. and Trevor Foster who was with us introduced me to him.What amazed me was his size,he was actually smaller than me but looked like a giant to me in the early 1950,s 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacksy 614 Report post Posted March 25 (edited) Schofields try in the corner v Australia 1984 tour. I'm pretty sure it won try of the decade in the 80's. Not bad for an 18yr old. Like him or loathe him he was a rare talent. I'm glad i was around to watch him, Ellery and Offiah. Edited March 25 by jacksy 2 Quote Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 7,808 Report post Posted March 26 13 hours ago, jacksy said: Schofields try in the corner v Australia 1984 tour. I'm pretty sure it won try of the decade in the 80's. Not bad for an 18yr old. Like him or loathe him he was a rare talent. I'm glad i was around to watch him, Ellery and Offiah. That was mine as well. For those who haven't seen it, it is in the video I posted on page 1. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wigan Riversider 162 Report post Posted March 26 Ellery Hanley first test 1988. We should have gone on to win that game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 3,038 Report post Posted March 26 (edited) On 24/03/2020 at 19:36, Dunbar said: Garry Schofield for Great Britain against Australia second test in 1984. At 5 minutes 50 seconds in this video. Thanks for that, he was very good as a centre, but one of the greats at No6, we have not had one since to come any where near him for our International team. Edited March 26 by Harry Stottle 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhinoferg 93 Report post Posted March 26 Jordan Tansey v Bradford for Leeds at Magic Weekend in Cardiff.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumby Magic 607 Report post Posted March 26 Way too many to say one. My faves: Hanley 83 semi Vainikolo vs leeds ala Hanley 83 style Carney vs Leeds length of field SL play off Offiah vs Leeds C cup Final Brimah Kebbie vs Fev Northern 95 I think. Hanley vs Halifax C cup final Quote Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 3,038 Report post Posted March 27 (edited) 16 hours ago, Rhinoferg said: Jordan Tansey v Bradford for Leeds at Magic Weekend in Cardiff.... Off side a mile and I am a neutral Lancashire lad who was just observing, shoukd never have been given. Edited March 27 by Harry Stottle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Prendle 1,778 Report post Posted March 27 On 24/03/2020 at 19:36, Dunbar said: Garry Schofield for Great Britain against Australia second test in 1984. At 5 minutes 50 seconds in this video. I can’t watch that, the soundtrack is just awful. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 7,808 Report post Posted March 27 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jim Prendle said: I can’t watch that, the soundtrack is just awful. I agree. I didn't watch it all... I just could find a stand alone video of the try I mentioned. That's why I posted the time in video for the try. Edited March 27 by Dunbar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 491 Report post Posted March 27 not the best but interesting tim spears v wakey timed at 7 seconds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 3,038 Report post Posted March 28 Without any shadow of doubt Mark Coyne 1st origin '94 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Df0YDW-_kIGM&ved=2ahUKEwisyYL12LzoAhWNSsAKHX2oCykQwqsBMAN6BAgHEAg&usg=AOvVaw3K_E0tv4vjt54jMlP5fY6P&cshid=1585382344260 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 3,038 Report post Posted March 28 22 hours ago, Dunbar said: I agree. I didn't watch it all... I just could find a stand alone video of the try I mentioned. That's why I posted the time in video for the try. A suggestion Dunbar, turn the sound down and watch a master at work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipyee 776 Report post Posted March 28 Best try ever? Theres only 1 isn't there Aaand its wide to west...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
del capo 235 Report post Posted March 28 55 minutes ago, yipyee said: Best try ever? Theres only 1 isn't there Aaand its wide to west...... Best try ever, What does that mean? If it's the one to be most remembered then for me it's the one that hurts the most - bloody Tommy Martyn scoring the last ever try at Central Park when Wigan had butchered that lot from over the Hill...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 4,269 Report post Posted March 28 On 25/03/2020 at 00:45, Wollongong said: Nice thing is that rugby league throws up sensational skill almost every week and we as fans become a bit blasé about it ... Taking things for granted may be a thing of the past for a few years to come, but this post was on the money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopping Mad 905 Report post Posted March 28 Tasty one, scored by Queenslander Grant Rix, on this day (28/3) in 1987, during Halifax's 12-8 Challenge Cup semi-final win over Widnes at Headingley. Rix's solo charge starts circa 2.20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HILADU3hYcg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 4,269 Report post Posted March 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hopping Mad said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HILADU3hYcg excelllent Of course some of these are brilliant but if you're from the other side "Just another invitation to the blues" Edited March 28 by Oxford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost crayfish 833 Report post Posted March 28 Queensland's match-winning try in Game 1 of the 1994 Origin series is as good a try as there can be. Given the calibre of player involved (on both sides) and the match situation, rugby league doesn't get better. "Renouf down the touchline..." as a kid supporting Brisbane and QLD, those were the words you wanted to hear! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
