Farewell Petro

[RABK]

An absolute legend of the game who at his peak was head and shoulders above as the best prop in the game.

One of my favourites ever since O'Meley, on the back of his amazing Origin 2 game, took the opening hit up of Origin 3 2001 and ran at a million miles an hour straight at Petro who dropped O'Meley like a sack of spuds with a heavy shoulder. I thought it must be akin to running into a brick shithouse.

I think Cameron Smith, on behalf of QLD, really showed how much Petro has meant for this QLD side as their core pillar in his speech after the game.

Whilst i think all can agree their has been obvious decline in his game over the last 18 months and his last 2 origins were poor - he really stood up and did himself proud tonight and got a deserved finish. His longetivity matched with quality in the front row is amazing.

Petro is often mentioned by New South Welshman as their one and only 'favourite' QLD'r and it's for good and obvious reason.

Congratulations Petro on what is an all time Origin side worthy Career.

 

[Desert Qlder]

Had a great game to finish off too. Nice sentiments.

 

[MacDougall]

Agreed although maybe a little premature. His club team are right up there this year lol. He could pull off the Terry Lamb miracle.

 

[Jason Maher]

Top player, top bloke.

 

[Deacon]

He did his junior club Redcliffe proud

 

[Masoe_eats_babies]

Yup, the only consolation of the series is that Petro has gone out in style. He deserved to.

 

[Usain Bolt]

Yep great player but an even better man. Surprised being a front rower he didnt get involved in more blues but then again he is Fijian and they have heads as hard as rocks and can throw em.

Always hear the old Broncos players like Gordie and Dell talking about how his old man was bigger than him as well:lol:

 

[Masoe_eats_babies]

If you punched Petro in the head you'd break your arm

 

[chigurh]

I think the legend of Petero will only grow as time goes on.

To be 36 years old and still performing as well as he is - in the front row in Origin no less - is something special.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

Well done Bulla, thanks for the memories. I still remember talking to a former roosters player who said tackling Civ was like running into a power pole.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Great player, to still be there at 36 is something special.

 

[League_God]

As NSW supporter I'm glad QLD won it for Petero. He is a true champion and legend of the game. One of, if not the best prop i've ever seen play.

Congratulations on a brilliant career champion.

 

[grandorient]

An absolute legend of the game who at his peak was head and shoulders above as the best prop in the game.

One of my favourites ever since O'Meley, on the back of his amazing Origin 2 game, took the opening hit up of Origin 3 2001 and ran at a million miles an hour straight at Petro who dropped O'Meley like a sack of spuds with a heavy shoulder. I thought it must be akin to running into a brick shithouse.

I think Cameron Smith, on behalf of QLD, really showed how much Petro has meant for this QLD side as their core pillar in his speech after the game.

Whilst i think all can agree their has been obvious decline in his game over the last 18 months and his last 2 origins were poor - he really stood up and did himself proud tonight and got a deserved finish. His longetivity matched with quality in the front row is amazing.

Petro is often mentioned by New South Welshman as their one and only 'favourite' QLD'r and it's for good and obvious reason.

Congratulations Petro on what is an all time Origin side worthy Career.

And a bloody gentleman to boot.

GO

 

[Bobby DIGital]

I still remember talking to a former roosters player who said tackling Civ was like running into a power pole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQDIqYpsHWI






Good luck Petero.

 

[God-King Dean]

Legend.

 

[Mr Saab]

If you punched Petro in the head you'd break your arm

Ask Monty Betham. He broke his arm with a swining arm to the head of Petero

 

[gronkathon]

One of the games greats

 

[Hutty1986]

What a legend. So consistent over such a long period & a real gentleman off the field. Well done Petero, you champion.

 

[langpark]

I haven't looked into it, but wasn't he also the very last player that is older than Origin itself?...

 

[Joker's Wild]

Ask Monty Betham. He broke his arm with a swining arm to the head of Petero

Im pretty sure Nev Costigan broke his arm on Petero too