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Who would win this big game? The unbridled skill of the 1998 premiers in the Brisbane Broncos or the immencce big match presence of the 2001 Premiers the Newcastle Knights? Here's the match ups.
1. Darren Lockyer v Robbie O'Davis
What a great contest. Lockeyor one of the greatest players to ever play the game and Robbie O, the magistical little man from the Knights. Robbie is a fine player but Lockeyor is great. He gets the nod.
2. Michael De Vere v Timana Tahu
De Vere was just starting out in 1998 and so was Tahu in 2001. Both have went on to represent Australia. De Vere is a no frill mistake free player whereas Tahu is an electritying try machine, whi can have a case of the dropsies. Tough to call. But I'll go with Tahu.
3. Steve Renouf v Mark Hughes
The Pearl v Boozy! Renous was all class and all time great. Hughes was and is one of the most reliable players in the game. Renouf could be exposed in defence whereas Hughes is a brick wall. In saying that Renouf still gets my vote.
4. Darren Smith v Matthew Gidley
Smith was an enforcer one in from the flank and Gidley is one of the most creative centres in the game. Smith was not that fast but neither is Gidley. Smith was quite good in defence whereas Gidley has been unfairly critised in the past. Gidley on the weight of his creativity get my nod.
5. Wendal Sailor v Adam Mc Dougall
Simple facts a fact. Every single game McDougall played Sailor he wiped the floor with him. Simple! Sailor may have been a strong winger but McDougall always had his measure, even the most parochial Broncos supporter would admit that.
6. Kevin Walters v Sean Rudder
Both careers were built on the brilliance of the man inside them. Wlater got the chance in 2000 to prove that he too was a great player winning a grand final. Rudder has also had that chance in Castleford in 2004 where they are languishing in last place and where he has recently been given a release. Walters by heaps.
7. Allan Langer v Andrew Johns
Langer one of the best players to play the game. Andrew Johns, arguably the best player to play the game. Even though Langer is a great player, Johns is better.
8. Shane Webcke v Josh Perry
No contest here. One of the true hard men of the game, Webcke is the bench mark for all modern fowards. Perry is a mistake riddled undisciplined cad. Webcke by heaps.
9. Phillip Lee v Danny Buderus
Phillip who????? Buderus by miles
10. Andrew Gee v Matt Parsons
Andrew Gee was hated south of the border and was in my opinion a dirty -player who was never as good as what those north of the border said. Parsons was a true grafter of the game. Always willing to make that hit up and toil away, for that reason he gets my vote.
11. Gordan Tallis v Steve Simpson
The best running foward in the game. Simpson today when fit is in the top three second rowers and a defensive juggernaut with speed to burn. In 2001 he was too raw to be compared to Tallis. Tallis win here.
12. Brad Thorn v Ben Kennedy
Thorn was a great player and it was a shame to see him go to rugby at his peak. Kennedy is one of the true hardmen in the game and one of the most feared players. He gets my vote.
13. Tony Carroll v Bill Peden
Carroll is probably the best tackler in the comp and in 1998 it was no defferent and he had more pace then to what he has now also. Peden was the ultimate ironman of the game. The most underrated player in this bunch. In saying that Carroll is a very good player and gets my vote.
Michael Hancock, John Plath, Kevin Campion & Petero Civoniceva v
Glenn Grief, Paul Marquet, Daniel Abraham & Clinton O'Brien
The Brisbane Bench was just majestic. I look at it now and think Geez, how did they keep all these blokes under the cap! The Knight bench is good but it doesnt compar to Brisbanes.
The Broncos finished 1st in 1998 with an 18/5 record. They had 688 for and 310 against.
The Knights in 2001 finished 3rd with a 16/1/9 record. They had 782 for and 639 against.
As much as I Like the Knights, I think the Broncos would towel them up.
1. Darren Lockyer v Robbie O'Davis
What a great contest. Lockeyor one of the greatest players to ever play the game and Robbie O, the magistical little man from the Knights. Robbie is a fine player but Lockeyor is great. He gets the nod.
2. Michael De Vere v Timana Tahu
De Vere was just starting out in 1998 and so was Tahu in 2001. Both have went on to represent Australia. De Vere is a no frill mistake free player whereas Tahu is an electritying try machine, whi can have a case of the dropsies. Tough to call. But I'll go with Tahu.
3. Steve Renouf v Mark Hughes
The Pearl v Boozy! Renous was all class and all time great. Hughes was and is one of the most reliable players in the game. Renouf could be exposed in defence whereas Hughes is a brick wall. In saying that Renouf still gets my vote.
4. Darren Smith v Matthew Gidley
Smith was an enforcer one in from the flank and Gidley is one of the most creative centres in the game. Smith was not that fast but neither is Gidley. Smith was quite good in defence whereas Gidley has been unfairly critised in the past. Gidley on the weight of his creativity get my nod.
5. Wendal Sailor v Adam Mc Dougall
Simple facts a fact. Every single game McDougall played Sailor he wiped the floor with him. Simple! Sailor may have been a strong winger but McDougall always had his measure, even the most parochial Broncos supporter would admit that.
6. Kevin Walters v Sean Rudder
Both careers were built on the brilliance of the man inside them. Wlater got the chance in 2000 to prove that he too was a great player winning a grand final. Rudder has also had that chance in Castleford in 2004 where they are languishing in last place and where he has recently been given a release. Walters by heaps.
7. Allan Langer v Andrew Johns
Langer one of the best players to play the game. Andrew Johns, arguably the best player to play the game. Even though Langer is a great player, Johns is better.
8. Shane Webcke v Josh Perry
No contest here. One of the true hard men of the game, Webcke is the bench mark for all modern fowards. Perry is a mistake riddled undisciplined cad. Webcke by heaps.
9. Phillip Lee v Danny Buderus
Phillip who????? Buderus by miles
10. Andrew Gee v Matt Parsons
Andrew Gee was hated south of the border and was in my opinion a dirty -player who was never as good as what those north of the border said. Parsons was a true grafter of the game. Always willing to make that hit up and toil away, for that reason he gets my vote.
11. Gordan Tallis v Steve Simpson
The best running foward in the game. Simpson today when fit is in the top three second rowers and a defensive juggernaut with speed to burn. In 2001 he was too raw to be compared to Tallis. Tallis win here.
12. Brad Thorn v Ben Kennedy
Thorn was a great player and it was a shame to see him go to rugby at his peak. Kennedy is one of the true hardmen in the game and one of the most feared players. He gets my vote.
13. Tony Carroll v Bill Peden
Carroll is probably the best tackler in the comp and in 1998 it was no defferent and he had more pace then to what he has now also. Peden was the ultimate ironman of the game. The most underrated player in this bunch. In saying that Carroll is a very good player and gets my vote.
Michael Hancock, John Plath, Kevin Campion & Petero Civoniceva v
Glenn Grief, Paul Marquet, Daniel Abraham & Clinton O'Brien
The Brisbane Bench was just majestic. I look at it now and think Geez, how did they keep all these blokes under the cap! The Knight bench is good but it doesnt compar to Brisbanes.
The Broncos finished 1st in 1998 with an 18/5 record. They had 688 for and 310 against.
The Knights in 2001 finished 3rd with a 16/1/9 record. They had 782 for and 639 against.
As much as I Like the Knights, I think the Broncos would towel them up.
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