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Dunbar

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Now we are in the off season, is it time to start some silly discussions.

I will start with the question which person from history would you like to have seen play Rugby League?

I am going with Angus MacAskill.  Born in the 1900's, he has some astounding feats of strength (which may well have been exagerated) but he is recognised as being the tallest non-pathological giant and the largest true giant in recorded history at 7 feet 9 inches (236cm) and 193 kg's (30st 5lbs).

As a non-pathological giant, it means his size was not caused by a growth dissorder and so unlike many giants, his strength would be proportional to his size.

I think he would have made a good prop... or maybe a winger in the modern game!

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9 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

Andre the Giant

To put it into context, Angus MacAskill is the same height taller than Andre the Giant than Tom Burgess is to John Bateman.

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1 hour ago, wilsontown said:

I reckon Asterix the Gaul would have been quite handy at stand off.

Not to mention his teammates - Setasix, Fifthtacklekix, Placekix and Dropkix.

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2 hours ago, Dunbar said:

 

I am going with Angus MacAskill.  Born in the 1900's, he has some astounding feats of strength (which may well have been exagerated) but he is recognised as being the tallest non-pathological giant and the largest true giant in recorded history at 7 feet 9 inches (236cm) and 193 kg's (30st 5lbs).

 

Would be a decent carrier I am sure but how the heck would he tackle legally? 

I know it's silly season but god damn it you have to think Dunbar!!

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