Cumbrian Fanatic Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54714467 Absolute warrior and a great servant to the game. I'm not sure which way to go here, I love him to go out a Grand Final winner but for years now I've wanted to see a new name on the trophy. I suppose with his record he'll finish a beaten finalist 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...
Futtocks Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 One hell of a career; regardless of form, he always gave maximum commitment and effort. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Devastated not to be able to see him at Langtree Park in a Saints shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Fanatic Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Devastated not to be able to see him at Langtree Park in a Saints shirt. It seems the feeling is mutual "I am gutted we've not been able to play in front of our fans as I know they feel every pass, every tackle and every run..." "I have even missed the opposition fans who would give me a piece of their mind!" - James Graham 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...
Dunbar Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 A great player and his influence over the last 17 years cannot be overstated. In particular his stint with the Bulldogs in which his ball handling was a revelation and helped to reignite the value of a ball handling forward to a team. "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...
Davo5 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Cumbrian Fanatic said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54714467 Absolute warrior and a great servant to the game. I'm not sure which way to go here, I love him to go out a Grand Final winner but for years now I've wanted to see a new name on the trophy. I suppose with his record he'll finish a beaten finalist One can only hope so. Great player,great career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Standout player. I do worry about our pack in the next WC, without Graham, S Burgess, O'Loughlin and Roby..........4 absolute top players. People can say we've got Bateman, Hodgson/Clark, Whitehead, Walmsley, Thompson but those 4 are a class above all those in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Gobby but good, he has always played the game with 100% commitment. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 A brilliant player. He has become a serial runner-up (over the last decade) so there is no promise of a winning send off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiner Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 One of the all time great super league players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Loiner said: One of the all time great super league players. Both sides of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 One of my favourite players. Injuries just catch up in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 #gingermassive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rupert Prince said: One of my favourite players. Injuries just catch up in the end. The hooded guy with the long white beard and carrying a scythe have caught up with him. Nobody escapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 He's been a great servant to the game and he's virtually changed the way props play in the NRL by bringing back ball playing up the middle. Even though he's far from the player he was at his peak his influence this year on the Saints team is noticeable. His leadership & presence on the pitch really lift the team St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Best British prop of this era. That he did it in the NRL, like Ellis, boosts his case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 17:43, DoubleD said: Standout player. I do worry about our pack in the next WC, without Graham, S Burgess, O'Loughlin and Roby..........4 absolute top players. People can say we've got Bateman, Hodgson/Clark, Whitehead, Walmsley, Thompson but those 4 are a class above all those in my opinion Roby should be there- still the best player in SL in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I first saw James Graham play as a 17 year old in 2003 when England Academy under 18's took on the Australian Institute of Sport. It was the first time I had seen a junior team from the UK absolutely physically smash an Aussie side (the final score of 28-22 flattered the Aussies). Fond memories and whatever Graham went on to do he is ok by me for that performance. "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...
Manfred Mann Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 James Graham is the second greatest British prop forward of all time, behind only Brian McTigue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisbaneRhino Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Excellent career, well done. He was clearly shot in NRL terms (he was falling behind last year as well) - spirit was willing but his body wasn't. So glad he's smart enough to see that and come back for a last hurrah at Sts. Just a shame no crowds got to see him go round for a last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 7 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: James Graham is the second greatest British prop forward of all time, behind only Brian McTigue. In your opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 10 hours ago, SL17 said: Excellent player. Certainly must be looking at a coaching. Not sure he wants to at the moment (well not professionally anyway), he's got a media contract lined up in the NRL St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGD Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Vale James Graham. Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Davo5 said: In your opinion Really? I thought that I was speaking for all of mankind, as is normally the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Top player. The game that sticks out for me was the one at Headingly where it seemed the entire Leeds forward pack singled him out by any means necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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