Most overrated second rower

[Vic Mackey]

This thread was made by the OP with the intention to have Boyd Plodner put on blast.

If I'm ever stranded on a deserted island I'm simply going to mutter the words 'Boyd Cordner is over rated' and within seconds I'll be surrounded by rabid Roosters fans.

 

[Captain Apollo]

….and within seconds I'll be surrounded by rapid Roosters fans.

Rapid Roosters Fans..... just add water

(Edit: Left out the "p" in "Rapid").

 

[Sparkles 2001]

John Bateman. Runs sideways too much. Grand final showed why Cordner is the best second rower in the game whilst Bateman will only be remembered as a pom who tries hard

Agreed, Bateman loves a sideways run. Hardly ever gets over the advantage line, I think he’s too small to match it with the back rowers of these days

 

[King hit]

Boyd Cordner and Josh Jackson are in the grand final for this one.

Captains NSW to back to back series wins winning man of the match and wins back to back premierships emulating Alfie. QLD should give up for life if this spud can embarrass you blokes without fail. The Jackson hate is utter rubbish as well.

 

[edabomb]

Joseph Tapine is in the discussion IMO. Very poor discipline.

 

[Tenacious Titans]

Cordner

 

[Vic Mackey]

In all seriousness surely Kevin Proctor wins this award? Or has he finally fallen into the ‘not even rated’ category?

 

[typicalfan]

Tariq Sims. Plays good once or twice a year to remind us he exists.

 

[Dave's mate]

Personally my "hate" for Jackson and Cordner comes from being picked ahead of Luke Lewis for origin. At no stage were either half the player Luke was right up until the day he retired.

 

[Dragon_psa]

According to LU:

Boyd Cordner
Angus Crichton
Victor Radley

In reality, I think Tariq Sims consistency over the course of his career leaves a lot to be desired for an Origin rep when you consider how good he can be (i.e. his finals hattrick vs Brisbane last year).

To be fair, he was playing busted most of this year with a groin injury.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Boyd Cordner

 

[T.S Quint]

Josh Jackson used to be a certainty for this title but I don’t think he’s as highly rated as he used to be.

 

[nick87]

Boyd Cordner is and always has been a superb football. No idea why people think he sucks
Josh Jackson has squatters rights on this award. Absolute dross.

I also think @TheDalek079 has told on himself a bit here with the John Bateman nom... clearly that guy did not watch much, if any Raiders football in 2019. His impact for the Raiders was immeasurable. He was correctly crowned the best second rower in the competition this year.

 

[nick87]

More interesting question might be the most under-rated... CHN is one of my favourites, he was getting a ton of wraps a few years ago, and then went on the nose for a bit, but he was outrageously good for the a Dogs team that didnt have much talent this year. Dragged them kicking and screaming to some competency at times

 

[King hit]

The Josh Jackson hate is something I will never understand. The guy always puts in every week consistently cutting down line breaks making a big contribution in defense each week. Isn't afraid to put his hand up with the ball and make a carry off his own line. The Bulldogs would struggle even more if it wasn't for him.

If he is hated just for getting man of the match in a game where he shouldn't that's pretty pathetic. So Lockyer should be hated for getting man of the match in a world cup final where Australia lose by 14.

 

[some11]

Personally my "hate" for Jackson and Cordner comes from being picked ahead of Luke Lewis for origin. At no stage were either half the player Luke was right up until the day he retired.

Blame sterlo, he cannot get over the bloke.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Again, I previously agreed with the Jackson over rated theory, however if watched his back half of 2019 it was absolutely immense. He was pretty much man of the match every week whilst the dogs went on their 8/2 run or whatever it was

 

[AlwaysGreen]

It's gotta be both Canberra 2nd rowers


Stop hijacking @gitano 's thread.

 

[carcharias]

Cordner
Slow as f**k
Boring as f**k
Makes Aaron Woods look exciting.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

I was going to say Sam Burgess but he has now (been) retired.