Players from other sports who would have been incredible had they chosen TGG

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

....i.e if they had chosen correctly 

Always thought Matthew Hayden (Aussie cricketer) had the physicality and attitude to have done it. An aggressive back row enforcer role 

Any more? 

I've filled the number 10 jersey if we want to get a 17 man squad 

[RugbyLeagueGeek]

Darts' Steve Beaton (aka The Bronzed Adonis) - wide running 2nd rower

Edited November 18, 2023 by RugbyLeagueGeek

[sam4731]

37 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

....i.e if they had chosen correctly 

Always thought Matthew Hayden (Aussie cricketer) had the physicality and attitude to have done it. An aggressive back row enforcer role 

Any more? 

I've filled the number 10 jersey if we want to get a 17 man squad 

Dwain Chambers.

[ATLANTISMAN]

Ian Botham 

[Gomersall]

3 minutes ago, sam4731 said:

Dwain Chambers.

Beat me to it.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

2 minutes ago, ATLANTISMAN said:

Ian Botham 

His son made some sort of fist of at least ....think his grandson now a pro union player?

[Gomersall]

Lance Armstrong until the dope squad selected him.

[The Future is League]

The 400 metre runner Roger Black would in my opinion been an outstanding Rugby League Centre

[Gomersall]

Alf Tupper. Huge engine that defied his small frame but could run and tackle all day. Also useful when stadium repairs are required.

[phiggins]

Ben Stokes. And am guessing he must’ve played as a kid

[Damien]

Didn't Dunbar start a thread like this very recently?

[north yorks trinity]

Anyone remember Wesley "two scoops" Berry the Gladiators winner and American Footballer who played once for Keighley reserves. Might have been good if he'd stuck at it.

[Futtocks]

There was a big Australian lad who turned up at London Broncos a few years back, who could have been pretty decent if he'd had the application and work ethic.

Mark Carroll, I think his name was...

[sam4731]

100% KO Undefeated Boxer... Ben Flower.

[Whippet13]

From my limited knowledge of the world of football, Cantona and Ruddock.

[Midlands hobo]

Johna lomu. Tyson fury. Terrell Owens.

[Phil]

George Best would have been a great scrum half I reckon 

[arcticchris]

3 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

....i.e if they had chosen correctly 

Always thought Matthew Hayden (Aussie cricketer) had the physicality and attitude to have done it. An aggressive back row enforcer role 

Any more? 

I've filled the number 10 jersey if we want to get a 17 man squad 

Related to that Andrew Symonds was supposed to be a really good prospect who might have switched to Brisbane Broncos at one point.

[The Masked Poster]

56 minutes ago, Phil said:

George Best would have been a great scrum half I reckon 

After my initial WTF reaction, I reckon you might be onto something. He was nippy and was generally a step or two ahead of the opposition.

Not sure if he'd pull many Miss Worlds playing RL though.

[Futtocks]

10 minutes ago, arcticchris said:

Related to that Andrew Symonds was supposed to be a really good prospect who might have switched to Brisbane Broncos at one point.

He played in a Legends of Origin match a few years ago for a flood relief charity and did not look out of place. The only giveaway that he wasn't a real Rugby League player was when he stopped himself from punching Benny Elias.

Edited November 18, 2023 by Futtocks

[arcticchris]

Mike Tyson would have been a scary enforcer prop in the olden days prior to multiple camera angles and match review panels.

 

Jamarr Chase and Justin Jefferson would be electric on the wing and spectacular finishers.

 

Patrick Mahomes is the most gifted athlete in any sport currently and grew up as a multi sport star. He has also got decent size to take the hits and the vision to be an all time great 6.

 

Jakob Ingebritsen is big for a distance runner and with his stamina he could probably adapt to be an all action back rower. 
 

I would fancy a good coach to turn the Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis into a top centre/second row with short burst speed, off the charts athleticism and body control along with power.

[arcticchris]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

He played in a Legends of Origin match a few years ago for a flood relief charity and did not look out of place. The only giveaway that he wasn't a real Rugby League player was when he stopped himself from punching Benny Elias.

He became good mates with Wayne Bennett who said you could make in RL but it’s too late to get to the top level so you should stick with cricket.

[Big Picture]

Doug Flutie would have made a great scrum half if he'd been an RL player, he was short but elusive in the same mould as Geoff Toovey and Rob Burrow.

[StandOffHalf]

Geoff Capes, Mariusz Pudzianowski - both props

Ryan Giggs

Asafa Aumua - a running hooker in RU

Shane Horgan - big, strong wingman from a GAA background

Ciaran McDonald - classy left-footed Gaelic footballer for Mayo - he was majestic with his blond hair and range of passing off the foot

[dunno much]

Former 2x Australian heavyweight boxer Jimmy “Thunder” Peau. He trained with a local Auckland league club back in the day as extra training & asked if he get a game & of course they jumped at his offer. He didn’t let anyone down, not much skill but hit the ball up at full ###### every time & was the same in defense. He played about 3 or 4 games before heading back to his camp in Oz. I’ve not doubt whatsoever that he would have cracked it in League.