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

[GeordieSaint]

I suspect football players like Wayne Rooney could have played the sport. Definitely a hooker…

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

23 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said:

I suspect football players like Wayne Rooney could have played the sport. Definitely a hooker…

An old hooker was involved somewhere with him from memory 

[super major]

Walter Payton. The best running back I saw ,played for chicago bears

[EggFace]

3 hours ago, Big Picture said:

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.

I hate you

Thats mental as I never heard of him until this week while doing some research on American Football but what a career the guy had at both College/CFL and NFL and that drop goal.

 

[Mumby Magic]

Rafael Nadal - Stand off

Duncan Ferguson - Second Row

 

[EggFace]

Union players be

Martin Johnson

Jason Leonard

Paul Ackford/Wade Dooley (always thought they were the same player)

Dean Richards

Brian Moore

Sir Clive Woodward

 

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Superstars champions, Brian jacks judo star and  Kevin Keegan footballer. Both, in my opinion,had the mental fortitude, strength and determination to succeed in RL.

[Rioman]

8 hours ago, Gomersall said:

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

If you could get him out of the Fish and Chip shop.

[MZH]

6 hours ago, arcticchris said:

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.

There are loads of NFL players would could be outstanding RL players. Any number of running backs would tear it up playing in the second row or centre, as would a quality linebacker. I'd love to see someone like George Kittle though. Big, aggressive, good hands and decent speed to boot.  

[Ragingbull]

Andre the Giant and the Big Show Paul White would have been outstanding prop forwards

[Gomersall]

1 hour ago, Rioman said:

If you could get him out of the Fish and Chip shop.

Brain food.

[Jinking Jimmy]

Would loved to have seen Neil Ruddock and Vinnie Jones play just to see how hard they really were.

[MidlandsJohn]

3 hours ago, MZH said:

There are loads of NFL players would could be outstanding RL players. Any number of running backs would tear it up playing in the second row or centre, as would a quality linebacker. I'd love to see someone like George Kittle though. Big, aggressive, good hands and decent speed to boot.  

Going back a little bit, but full-back Henry Hynosky a.k.a the "Hynoceros". Need a prop to plow in for a try and nobody can stop him? You have your man.

[Harry Stottle]

18 hours ago, StandOffHalf said:

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

You do know that Ryan Giggs father Danny Wilson was a Union International standoff and played Professional Rugby League for a number of clubs don't you?

Edited November 19, 2023 by Harry Stottle

[HawkMan]

12 hours ago, Jinking Jimmy said:

Would loved to have seen Neil Ruddock and Vinnie Jones play just to see how hard they really were.

Or Roy Keane, seeing him get pummelled would have been fun.

[StandOffHalf]

2 hours ago, Harry Stottle said:

You do know that Ryan Giggs father Danny Wilson was a Union International standoff and played Professional Rugby League for a number of clubs don't you?

I had heard it before, but thanks for the reminder.

[gingerjon]

On 18/11/2023 at 09:01, sam4731 said:

Dwain Chambers.

Which does, TBH, show up the fantasy that most of the posts are indulging in.

[Wolford6]

John Charles.

Andy Dibble played for Wales Schools at RU but was a professional goalkeeper for many years.

Edited November 19, 2023 by Wolford6

[meast]

Any criteria or context or just random names?

Giant Haystacks?

Nigel Mansell?

[OriginalMrC]

William the fridge Perry. Unstoppable from 5 yards 

[Havenfan10]

23 hours ago, Jinking Jimmy said:

Would loved to have seen Neil Ruddock and Vinnie Jones play just to see how hard they really were.

Stuart Pearce would've made a good centre or winger.

[arcticchris]

7 hours ago, meast said:

Any criteria or context or just random names?

Giant Haystacks?

Nigel Mansell?

Can’t talk for anyone else but my criteria were could I identify 1 or 2 specific positions they could adapt to and did they seem to have the requisite athleticism and toughness to play attack and defence.

[arcticchris]

On 18/11/2023 at 16:29, EggFace said:

Union players be

Martin Johnson

Jason Leonard

Paul Ackford/Wade Dooley (always thought they were the same player)

Dean Richards

Brian Moore

Sir Clive Woodward

 

I deliberately avoided picking union players as that is too obvious a sport swap though Martin Johnson would get embarrassed in Rugby League for me, far too lumbering and slow and was never noted for his carrying ability or tackling. Others in his position in the modern game like Etzebeth/Itoje/Retallick could all do fine at prop in RL.

[Exiled Wiganer]

Tyreek Hill would score 100 tries a season. 

[Dunbar]

On 18/11/2023 at 16:29, EggFace said:

Union players be

Martin Johnson

Jason Leonard

Paul Ackford/Wade Dooley (always thought they were the same player)

Dean Richards

Brian Moore

Sir Clive Woodward

 

Is this a list of Union players you think would be suited to play League?