STEVE P Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 When props were instrumental in deciding who got the ball out of the scrum Trevor Walker was one of the best in the business. Big Jim Naylor at his best could play in the modern game with no problem, but the one I would most like to see in his pomp but playing for us now is Gary Cocks. His running was strong, and his tackling was fearsome. The energy he sapped out of opposing players was match winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldram Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 18/04/2020 at 16:39, STEVE P said: When props were instrumental in deciding who got the ball out of the scrum Trevor Walker was one of the best in the business. Big Jim Naylor at his best could play in the modern game with no problem, but the one I would most like to see in his pomp but playing for us now is Gary Cocks. His running was strong, and his tackling was fearsome. The energy he sapped out of opposing players was match winning. 1 Frank Watene 2 Mikaeli Aizue 3 Tank Walker Three wrecking balls. Great news, we've finally managed to get a delivery slot with Sainsbury's. We've ordered a turkey, mince pies and a box of christmas crackers. Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 For me: Gary Cocks Harry Beverley Brian Taylor others: Trevor “Tank” Walker, Frank Watene, Keith Mason and Mikaile Aizu. Trevor Lowe was more a second rower to me; as a no. 11 he always collected the ball from a kick off. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldRam Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 1. Frank Watene 2. Shayne Williams 3 . David (The Cat) Briggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therein73 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Good shout with David Briggs.... Believe he had 2 spells with the club and inbetween tasted Cup Final glory with Bramley when they won the non-floodlit Floodlit Trophy Final ..... Tough, no-nonsense grafter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Who remembers Ian Johnson? He had just one season with us but was an interesting old-fashioned prop who certainly gave value for money. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldRam Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Therein73 said: Good shout with David Briggs.... Believe he had 2 spells with the club and inbetween tasted Cup Final glory with Bramley when they won the non-floodlit Floodlit Trophy Final ..... Tough, no-nonsense grafter He's my uncle ... I'll ask him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therein73 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Who remembers Ian Johnson? He had just one season with us but was an interesting old-fashioned prop who certainly gave value for money. I'm struggling to recall Ian Johnson...... I'd put Andy Hobson and Adam Robinson in the same bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Therein73 said: I'm struggling to recall Ian Johnson...... I'd put Andy Hobson and Adam Robinson in the same bracket I remember Iain Johnston, think he came from Bramley !!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said: I remember Iain Johnston, think he came from Bramley !!?? Correct. I think he was one of those players who never stayed at any club longer that two seasons (the days of signing-on incentives) and I don't know where he went after he left us. This was in the Crown Flatt days, by the way. I remember one particular incident right in front of the old stand in a typically muddy match. He drove the ball forward and was tackled, got up and played the ball to himself and made another ten yards, got up and played the ball to himself again - another eight yards, got up and did exactly the same once more. Heroic stuff from a prop in the days of contested scrums and only two substitutes. We probably got beat again, of course, but in the mind's eye these things do stick. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenelopeT Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 My dad of course 'Tank' Trevor Walker Gary Cocks Mark Haigh And don't forget all the other amazing guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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