DC77 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Was responding to a comment on tennis with the list of the 100 greatest sporting moments (voted by the UK public in 2002). https://web.archive.org/web/20020204090913/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest_sporting/results.html When looking at the list in more detail I noticed Don Fox (at #96) which is the highest listed rugby league moment. Would this be the most famous (“greatest” doesn’t seem apt for it) moment in rugby league? Has the UK public overlooked any others that would contend? (my first thought was Offiah’s try at Wembley, or a more updated list the Grand Final try by Rob Burrow). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Offiah's try is played a lot on TV. Henderson Gill's bit of a boogie was iconic for a long time. Sullivan's World Cup Final try in front of empty stands too. Jonathan Davies' Wembley try versus the Kangaroo's. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Shaun Ainscough kicking it after the hooter ? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Bradford Bulls winning the Middlesex 7s at Twickers the day after playing a super league match 2 1 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Ellery's try for Northern at Headingley. Except it was in defeat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Yes, it is. Poor lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, DC77 said: Would this be the most famous (“greatest” doesn’t seem apt for it) moment in rugby league? Almost certainly and I doubt it's even close with any of the alternatives we might come up with. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, Dave T said: Offiah's try is played a lot on TV. I think to many younger people this would be the greatest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwydianrange Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I was there that day as a very very wet 14 year old and absolutely distraught. The shame is Don is famous for this and not the outstanding player he was. Didn’t he start as a scrum half for Rovers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Joe Lydon 1000m drop goal 1 1 Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The Don Fox miss is just as much about the iconic commentary as the incident itself. Of course missing a kick in front of the sticks to win a final would be a big story but nowhere near as memorable over 50 years later without Eddie Waring's "He's a poor lad". Just shows the power of personality in sport. 2 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty58 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Edited September 17, 2021 by Jonty58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty58 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Edited September 17, 2021 by Jonty58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalMrC Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Jason Robinsons grand final try Ryan Hall's last minute try for Leeds vs Huddersfield Henderson Gill boogie Offiah (numerous) Hanley (numerous) Jonathan Davies vs Australia Coventry Bears amazing comeback vs Hunslet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty58 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 One that most would want to forget. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, gingerjon said: Almost certainly and I doubt it's even close with any of the alternatives we might come up with. I think this is right. Most of the alternative suggestions took place before the poll was made or subsequently occurred behind a firewall so didn't penetrate the national consciousness. Maybe the NZ World Cup semi would have traction but I doubt it. After that I can only think of the Ben Flower send off that may be infamous enough to be included. 1 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Wide to West 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSRD Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Gareth O’Briens drop goal in the Million Pound Game, well it was for myself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Dunbar said: The Don Fox miss is just as much about the iconic commentary as the incident itself. Of course missing a kick in front of the sticks to win a final would be a big story but nowhere near as memorable over 50 years later without Eddie Waring's "He's a poor lad". Just shows the power of personality in sport. Absolutely, the sheer human empathy in Eddie's voice is enough to break your heart on its own. 2 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The answers from RL fans would be many and varied. From the average sports fan I'd guess it would be Offiah's try at Wembley. Which isn't a bad one to be associated with. I think I'd probably go with that also, for the wider impact. 2 Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 For me it's Jiffys try. We were there and it was magical. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasginger Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Going back a bit, but Mick Smith scoring for Fev against Bradford Northern 1973 Challenge Cup Final. It was used on the introduction to Grandstand for a few years. Edited September 17, 2021 by wasginger Already mentioned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Mike Gregory finishing off Andy Gregory’s break for GB at the SFS. More recently the end of the 2020 Grand Final. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 14 hours ago, EastLondonMike said: From the average sports fan I'd guess it would be Offiah's try at Wembley. Again. Great moment. It's still going to be Don Fox's kick though. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC77 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 17/09/2021 at 13:11, Dave T said: Offiah's try is played a lot on TV. Henderson Gill's bit of a boogie was iconic for a long time. Sullivan's World Cup Final try in front of empty stands too. Jonathan Davies' Wembley try versus the Kangaroo's. Great shout with Davies. Can see it now. 23 hours ago, M j M said: Ellery's try for Northern at Headingley. Except it was in defeat. Is that the one where he runs right through the middle of the field past everyone? (granted he probably did it quite a few times so not narrowing it down). Looking at the list again (which includes Cantona’s Kung fu kick on the fan) then Ben Flower’s punch could be in there...also for the wrong reasons. It’s one of those shocking incidents you watch again. Just watched a cracking NRL game with Penrith edging it..which got me thinking there’s bound to be quite a few great moments of the Aussie game that wasn’t shown (has no awareness here). As a former RU devotee (behind football) the contrast in quality/spectacle between the Arg vs NZ RU game and the Penrith vs Paramatta game (both shown on the Sky channels at the same time) was stark...you’d watch action packed stuff of the RL then flick over to the RU and would think the blokes playing the latter were on a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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