DoubleD 5,075 Report post Posted March 30 Reading another thread, reminded me of a long forgotten about Kevin Locke............someone who had the world at his feet and since disappeared into abyss. I googled what he was upto and apparently plays in the provincial league in NZ as has been the case for the past few years. He's only 30 years old. So it made me think, along this theme, who are players who disappeared from the limelight and memory............ only to be reminded of at a later date? T-Rex Tony Williams was another for me 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,060 Report post Posted March 30 6 minutes ago, DoubleD said: T-Rex Tony Williams was another for me https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/11/18/manly-revive-t-rex-again-with-cut-price-contract/ Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 511 Report post Posted March 30 My abiding memory of Locke was that video of him and Smith. The state they were in, in control of a car was frightening. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted March 30 He was an excellent talent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,349 Report post Posted March 30 Great young talent . What a waste Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,349 Report post Posted March 30 Tom Learoyd - Lahrs was a talent who seemed to fade out of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 511 Report post Posted March 30 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Tom Learoyd - Lahrs was a talent who seemed to fade out of it He played over 100 games at Canberra... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,349 Report post Posted March 30 16 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: He played over 100 games at Canberra... I never said he didn’t , but he must still have been relatively young when he went off the scene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poower Lad 79 Report post Posted March 30 Ian Bell at Hull 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairfolly 729 Report post Posted March 30 I remember Nick Zisti who was a regular first grade player in the N.R.L. signing for Bradford. What a comedown,he looked like he had never seen a rugby ball before. I believe he vanished into Italian R.U. indeed I think he played International R.U. for the national team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,060 Report post Posted March 30 1 hour ago, DavidM said: I never said he didn’t , but he must still have been relatively young when he went off the scene Persistent injuries ended his career far too early. He was a very talented player. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshmagpie 748 Report post Posted March 30 Dave Halley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATLANTISMAN 151 Report post Posted March 30 This is pretty normal in sport many players just fall by the wayside we have one in the non league football team that I am involved in (Step 5) 31 years old played for Leeds United another 27 who played for Cardiff City in the premier league now on 100 pounds a week with us. It happens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrushersForever 442 Report post Posted March 30 8 hours ago, DoubleD said: Reading another thread, reminded me of a long forgotten about Kevin Locke............someone who had the world at his feet and since disappeared into abyss. I googled what he was upto and apparently plays in the provincial league in NZ as has been the case for the past few years. He's only 30 years old. https://www.allaboutnrl.com/2020/02/07/kevin-locke-signs-with-lower-grade-club/amp/ Sadly, his marriage seems to have ended in 2018: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jan/14/chelsea-pitman-australia-netball-england-kevin-locke 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newguy 28 Report post Posted March 31 Leon Trotsky? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,349 Report post Posted March 31 8 hours ago, Newguy said: Leon Trotsky? Failed a head injury assessment test 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clogiron 1,767 Report post Posted March 31 8 hours ago, Newguy said: Leon Trotsky? Terry O'Connor said he was brilliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,750 Report post Posted March 31 14 hours ago, Poower Lad said: Ian Bell at Hull Not many people would have come up with that. I personally wouldve, but not in this thread context. What made you mention Ian Bell PL? Where you associated with Hull? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairfolly 729 Report post Posted March 31 As far as I am aware Dave Halley still lives in the Wibsey area. A big pal of Stuart Reardon and Leon Pryce. I think after he left the Pro game he might have played a few games at West Bowling.Could be wrong but I think that is where he originated from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 3,837 Report post Posted March 31 10 hours ago, Newguy said: Leon Trotsky? He got an ice pick that made his ears burn I heard? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whippet13 618 Report post Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Tommygilf said: He got an ice pick that made his ears burn I heard? I understand Sancho Panza was involved in setting up the Spanish Rugby League. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted March 31 19 hours ago, Poower Lad said: Ian Bell at Hull My nephew played for hull at the time Bell was in the academy. I must say he stood out every week. Was an exceptional talent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairfolly 729 Report post Posted March 31 Hullfan. Am I correct that this is THE Ian Bell.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted March 31 16 minutes ago, fairfolly said: Hullfan. Am I correct that this is THE Ian Bell.? Well there was only one at hull fc that I'm aware of, played wing / centre. Built like a forward but was as quick and agile as a cheetah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poower Lad 79 Report post Posted March 31 6 hours ago, Lowdesert said: Not many people would have come up with that. I personally wouldve, but not in this thread context. What made you mention Ian Bell PL? Where you associated with Hull? Just remember him being a real prospect and then disappearing from the top flight , another would be joey Hayes and Simon Haughton . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
