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Craig Young - Hall of Fame

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HALL OF FAME


Craig Young's Hall of Fame Career
Mon 12 Aug 2019, 07:33 PM
A tough and uncompromising prop blessed with silky ball skills, Craig Young was the figurehead in a powerhouse St George pack which laid the foundation for premierships in 1977 and 1979.


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Craig Young had an 18-26 win-loss record as Dragons coach.


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Prop Craig Young played 235 games over 12 seasons for the Dragons.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/12/craig-youngs-hall-of-fame-career/
 
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HALL OF FAME


Craig Young inducted to the NRL Hall of Fame
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Dan Walsh NRL.com Reporter
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Mon 12 Aug 2019, 07:45 PM
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Two of New Zealand rugby league's greatest servants will take centre stage with Stacey Jones, Ruben Wiki, Danny Buderus and Craig Young crowned as the latest inductions to the NRL Hall of Fame.

Jones and Wiki boast more than 100 Tests for the Kiwis and rank among the best to ever pull on the black and white, joining countryman Mark Graham as the only New Zealanders among the 106 Hall of Fame members.

Having debuted as a 19-year-old rookie in the Warriors' inaugural season, Jones is regarded as the best player to pull on the club's colours having won a 2002 Golden Boot while leading them to a grand final loss to the Roosters.

Wiki also holds a special place in New Zealand's history, as one of only three Kiwis to play more than 300 first grade games and their most capped international with 55 Tests to his name.

Buderus, meanwhile, joins the Hall of Fame after his five years of retirement lapsed, the Newcastle and NSW champion being the most recent inductee to have pulled on the boots.

With 256 appearances for the Knights during their halcyon days of the late 90s and early 2000s, Buderus was ineligible for inclusion last year due to his Newcastle swansong across 2012-13.



Danny Buderus - Hall of Fame

His standing as one of the best rakes of all time is bolstered by a 2004 Dally M medal, three Dally M Hooker of the Year awards (2002, 2004 and 2005) and captaining NSW to back-to-back Origin wins among 21 appearances for his state.

And Dragons icon Young rounds out in this year's crop of inductees as one of the toughest front-rowers of his generation.

While his father Bob represented Australia in soccer and Craig showed promise in the round-ball sport, Young's grand final-winning rookie season in 1977 set him well and truly on the path to rugby league greatness.

His 234 appearances in the Red V complimented 20 Tests for Australia, including a starring role in the 1982 Invincibles tour by the Kangaroos.

A 24-person voting college including the likes of Darren Lockyer, Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley each selected their top five players for Hall of Fame inclusion, with the four inductees crowned through an independent audit of those votes.

The four latest Hall of Famers will be honoured formally on Wednesday night in a ceremony at Carriageworks in Redfern which will be broadcast live on Fox League.

“All four of our player inductees will stand proudly alongside the 106 players who they will join in the Hall of Fame,” NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.



Ruben Wiki - Hall of Fame

“These are some of the best players of their generations, and they will now join the best of the best.

“They each dominated their respective eras and commanded enormous respect. They still do.

“This year’s Hall of Fame class is an exceptional one. We will be recognising greatness when our latest class are formally inducted.”

Danny Buderus
Born: February 6, 1978, Taree, NSW

Junior Football: Taree United

Club: Newcastle

Position: Hooker

Premiership Career 1997-2013: Played 257 (237+20). Tries 61, Goals 1, Points 246


First-Grade Debut: Newcastle v South Queensland at Marathon Stadium, 23/3/1997 (Rd 3)

Grand Finals: 1 – Newcastle 2001 (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 24 (2001-06), Kangaroo tours 2001, 2003; Tri-Nations 2004, 2005

NSW: State of Origins 21 (2002-08)

Country Origin: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008.

Stacey Jones
Born: May 7, 1976, Auckland, NZ

Junior Football: Ponsonby-Pt Chevalier

Club: Auckland

Position: Halfback

Premiership Career 1995-2009: Played 261 (258+3). Tries 77, Goals 176, Field Goals 14, Points 674


First-Grade Debut: Auckland v Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium, 23/4/1995 (Rd 7)

Grand Finals: 1 – Warriors 2002 c (L)

Rep Career

New Zealand: Tests 46 (1995-2006), World Cups 1995, 2000, Tri-Nations 1999, 2005, 2006; Captained Kiwis in seven Tests.



Stacey Jones - Hall of Fame

Ruben Wiki
Born: January 21, 1973, Auckland, NZ

Junior Football: Otahuhu Leopards

Clubs: Canberra, Auckland

Position: Centre/Second Row/Prop

Premiership Career 1993-2008: Played 312 (290+22). Tries 72, Points 288

Canberra 1993-2004: Played 225 (208+17). Tries 60, Points 240

Auckland 2005-08: Played 87 (82+5). Tries 12, Points 48

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Ruben Wiki in his playing days with the Raiders. :copyright:NRL Photos
First-Grade Debut: Canberra v Souths at Bruce Stadium, 13/6/1993 (Rd 11)

Grand Finals: 1 – Canberra 1994 (W)

Rep Career

New Zealand: Tests 55 (1994-2006), Tri-Nations 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006 Captained the Kiwis in 18 Tests; World Cups 1995, 2000.

Craig Young
Born: June 25, 1956, Wollongong, NSW

Junior Football: Thirroul/Corrimal



Craig Young - Hall of Fame

Club: St George

Position: Prop

Premiership Career 1977-88: Played 234 (232+2). Tries 11, Field Goals 2, Points 42

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Former St George captain Craig Young.
First-Grade Debut: St George v Penrith at Kogarah Jubilee Oval, 20/3/1977 (Rd 1)

Grand Finals: 3 – St George 1977 (D), 1977R (W), 1979 c (W)

Rep Career

Australia: Tests 20 (1978-84); Kangaroo tours 1978, 1982

NSW: Interstate matches 5 (1979-81), Matches v touring international teams 1 (1977), State of Origins 5 (1980-84).


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...craig-young-inducted-to-the-nrl-hall-of-fame/
 
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Albert was a class footballer and deserves the accolade on the basis of those who have already been afforded that honour..
As for the rest of his time and positions within the NRL well that is a different question altogether.
Is there such a thing as "the Hall of Shame" for such achievements?
 
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Hall of Shame would be more fitting.

One of my favourite players but reputation trashed by his coaching and administrative roles thereafter. Worse still, he's one of those parasites that hangs on even though he's contributed to the downward spiral of the club. How such people have no self-respect to move on, I don't know. Albert, Johnston, Mary and the like (the list goes on forever) instead treat the club as their personal fiefdom.

Nathan Brown on NRL360 last night credited himself with re-uniting the club with Albert after the falling out from his coaching gig. Apparently Brownie swayed Doust to reach out to the club legend. Thanks a f*#cking lot, Brownie.

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getsmarty said:
HALL OF FAME


Craig Young's Hall of Fame Career
Mon 12 Aug 2019, 07:33 PM
A tough and uncompromising prop blessed with silky ball skills, Craig Young was the figurehead in a powerhouse St George pack which laid the foundation for premierships in 1977 and 1979.


:copyright: NRL Photos
Craig Young had an 18-26 win-loss record as Dragons coach.


:copyright: NRL Photos
Prop Craig Young played 235 games over 12 seasons for the Dragons.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/12/craig-youngs-hall-of-fame-career/
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BTW, how good does that jersey look compared to today's rubbish.

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Albert also had a coaching record of 18 from 44 (40%), and was rightly sacked.

Yet the current imposter who is running on 11 from the last 31 gets an extension.

Thanks to the parasites (including Albert himself) now running the pub. I mean club.

Straight Shooter
 
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My word, some of you salty old pretzels will find any excuse to have a whinge..

Here we have a premiership captain and club legend being recognised amongst the games elite for his playing career, and yet we’re still complaining about the club..


I say kudos, Albert.. Stellar career, you just have to listen those who saw you play or played against you that have the utmost respect for you..

And that hug with Dean after the 2010 GF still brings a tear to the eye, no matter how many times I watch the replay..
 
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nontime111 said:
aww thats a bit rough I agree but he was a champion player for us so Ill give him one day repreive....
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There is no doubt in my mind that Albert was a great prop for St George and as a captain he lead by example but he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.

Not all good players make a good leader, a good coach or even a good administrator/manager/director. Let's praise Albert for his talent and effort on the football field and his valuable contribution on the field to our Club, his State and his country.
 
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muzby said:
My word, some of you salty old pretzels will find any excuse to have a whinge..

Here we have a premiership captain and club legend being recognised amongst the games elite for his playing career, and yet we’re still complaining about the club..


I say kudos, Albert.. Stellar career, you just have to listen those who saw you play or played against you that have the utmost respect for you..

And that hug with Dean after the 2010 GF still brings a tear to the eye, no matter how many times I watch the replay..
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This is the best, well written post I’ve seen from you.

Feeling alright today?
 
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Objective View said:
Albert also had a coaching record of 18 from 44 (40%), and was rightly sacked.

Yet the current imposter who is running on 11 from the last 31 gets an extension.

Thanks to the parasites (including Albert himself) now running the pub. I mean club.

Straight Shooter
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OK - OV , that’s 3 consecutive posts - that’s your 3 monthly quota.
See you again in November . :rolling_eyes:
 
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I remember talking with a young Blocker Roach before he was due to play against Albert. He was sledging me all night saying he’s an old man & the young bull will show him.
Of course we won & Albert showed him. Blocker to his credit told me later that Albert was the toughest he’d played against.
 
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