Mark Carroll [vs] David & John Lomax - A history lesson

[Azkatro]

Doing a bit of research of late and found a great little tidbit from the 1999 season. Souths weren't having a bad year and having Mark Carroll in the forwards certainly didn't hurt.

It was in round 12 that "Spud" started to really fire up. At the SFS, Souths hosted a Paul Harragon-less Newcastle Knights and belted them 27 points to 4.

Probably the most notable moment in the match was the opening tackle. Souths kicked off and the ball went to Newcastle's David Lomax to take the first hitup.

BANG!

Lomax was out cold before he hit the ground, as the Sydney Morning Herald described it.

While he was being taken off the field in a medi-cab, his older brother John watched on from up north and vowed to get revenge. You see, Souths were due to play the Cowboys the very next weekend, and Lomax made his intentions clear.

Spud's response was to "bring it on".

Up at Malanda Stadium for round 13, Souths again kicked off to start the match. For the Cowboys, the ball was sent straight to John Lomax to take the first hit up of the match.

Spud was the first to meet him.

BANG!

Lomax was out cold and did not take any further part in the match.

Most of us remember Mark Carroll's titanic clashes with Paul Harragon during that period, but fewer would still be aware of this part of Spud's career that underscored the notion that he was one tough bastard.

 

[Sir Clifford GC]

spud was a legend
ill never forget the friday night he ko'd the cheif and then stood over him yelling at him to get up.

 

[Mzilikazi]

Those were the days hey Cliffy?

 

[CliffyIsGod]

They will be back soon, Mata. In the form of Kylie for this year.

 

[brissyleaguedude]

you guys better keep that kylie in your team, he is a mad dude

hehe and i still like hoppa, that 'helicopter' tackle he did when he was pumped last year was awesome

 

[Glen]

It was great when Spud retired and at the press conference, in tears, he thanked Chief for the memories

 

[Paul Hewson]

I was with the team up in Townsville then and it is something that will always stay in my mind. On the day of the game John Lomax was talking up the incident in the local papers and talking of revenge. This really fired Spud up. He was swearing and hiting things. He just wanted to kill him.

Then on the field they aimed for Lomax to get the ball. Spud lined him up and smashed him. The funniest part was that Tricky was up there despite being suspended the week before. He was next to me on the sideline and he yeld out to Lomax "At least your brother lasted 17 seconds."

 

[Darth Bobo]

I remember that Spud wasnt too sure who the Lomax brothers were before he smashed em. I can remember him talking about "who is this Lomax bloke?" leading up to the 2nd K.O.

Was it Garlick that kept in Spud's ear during the week aswell?

Is there anything better in leage than a couple of front rowers with a grudge on the field and healthy respect for each other off it?

 

[Mr Saab]

spud was a legend
ill never forget the friday night he ko'd the cheif and then stood over him yelling at him to get up.

yeah spud was real tough yelling at a guy knocked out on the ground :roll:

 

[Kaz]

spud was a legend
ill never forget the friday night he ko'd the cheif and then stood over him yelling at him to get up.

yeah spud was real tough yelling at a guy knocked out on the ground :roll:

I thought is was funny, Chief was acting tough & next second he was sleeping. :lol:

All Spud said was is that the best you have got. :lol:

Spud is still a tough buggar, while the Chief is a screaming girl on the Footy Show. :roll:

 

[Mr Saab]

i am not a fan of either to be honest, but i will agree with ur comment that chief is a girl on the footyshow.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

You remember a few weeks later Spud got picked for Origin.....and Jason Hethrington knocked him the f*ck out with a shoulder to the chin. The rain was pouring down and Spud kept trying to get up but just couldn't move an inch.

 

[Darth Bobo]

You remember a few weeks later Spud got picked for Origin.....and Jason Hethrington knocked him the f*ck out with a shoulder to the chin. The rain was pouring down and Spud kept trying to get up but just couldn't move an inch.

If you referring to the hit Hethrington put on him after, I think it was Jason Smith, belted him high them I'm not surprised he didnt get up.

If you see the replay from the head on shot you can see 2 or 3 forearms around his head before Hetherington got to him. I think he tried to punch on with Smith when he did eventually make to his feet?

Credit where it's due and although he could be a bit of a goose the bloke always tried to get up and go on with it, he was a tough nut to crack.

 

[RainMan]

You remember a few weeks later Spud got picked for Origin.....and Jason Hethrington knocked him the f*ck out with a shoulder to the chin. The rain was pouring down and Spud kept trying to get up but just couldn't move an inch.

If you referring to the hit Hethrington put on him after, I think it was Jason Smith, belted him high them I'm not surprised he didnt get up.

If you see the replay from the head on shot you can see 2 or 3 forearms around his head before Hetherington got to him. I think he tried to punch on with Smith when he did eventually make to his feet?

Credit where it's due and although he could be a bit of a goose the bloke always tried to get up and go on with it, he was a tough nut to crack.

It was more like a hand across the eye area from Smith, which caused Carroll to drop. I think it may even split him open.

 

[Darth Bobo]

He sure as hell wasnt looking too good when he was trying to get up.......may have even been funny if he wasnt wearing a Sky Blue jersey at the time.

 

[Moggles]

He sure as hell wasnt looking too good when he was trying to get up.......may have even been funny if he wasnt wearing a Sky Blue jersey at the time.

IT was funny!!!!! Blue Jersey and all!!!!

I was at that game and saw all of the players (from both sides) at City rowers afterwards. Spud seems like a real nice bloke.

Unless it was concussion..

 

[Kid]

spud was a legend
ill never forget the friday night he ko'd the cheif and then stood over him yelling at him to get up.

They were exciting battles to watch, no doubt about it. The Chief had the last laugh though, completely outplaying Spud in the one that counted, the 97 GF.