NRL Hall of Fame 2024 + 14th Immortal

[soc123_au]

I know it sounds silly to be bestow the immortal tag to someone after they die but it’s no sillier than awarding it to someone who will eventually die anyway, yeh? Their memories and achievements live on. You know- that sought of shit

Inigo Montoya saying it makes it ok.

 

[Saxon]

I know it sounds silly to be bestow the immortal tag to someone after they die but it’s no sillier than awarding it to someone who will eventually die anyway, yeh? Their memories and achievements live on. You know- that sought of shit

I know exactly what you mean, but we really need another name for it.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

I know exactly what you mean, but we really need another name for it.

I’d like the concept gone especially when you consider it came from a marketing idea for a range of port. Diminishes the HOF for me.

 

[kaynine]

as long as it isn't cameron smith, the guy was very good, but he was also one of the biggest grubs in the game, he put a player in a wheel chair for life and never even apologized to him.

the guy is a fkwit on the highest of levels and would only put shame to the immortal list.

 

[Saxon]

as long as it isn't cameron smith, the guy was very good, but he was also one of the biggest grubs in the game, he put a player in a wheel chair for life and never even apologized to him.

Helps if you know what you're talking about. There were three players in that tackle, but Smith wasn't one of them.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

So just an update, the NRL has announced two coaches and the 4 contributors

https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/08/06/nrl-hall-of-fame-2024-class/

 

[Captain Apollo]

Hall of Fame: How Gibson delivered Bennett to the Broncos

Jack Gibson gave many valuable gifts to rugby league but the greatest treasure he delivered to the Brisbane Broncos was Wayne Bennett.

www.nrl.com

Hall of Fame: How Gibson revolutionised rugby league

Jack Gibson revolutionised the game of rugby league. In this interview from 1995, Gibson talks about his career, his undefeated season at the helm of the Roosters, the breakthrough title win with Parramatta and the the best players he coached.

www.nrl.com

 

[mongoose]

Helps if you know what you're talking about. There were three players in that tackle, but Smith wasn't one of them.

yeah i'm all for roasting Smith but lets not just make shit up...

 

[King hit]

Hall of Fame: How Gibson delivered Bennett to the Broncos

Jack Gibson gave many valuable gifts to rugby league but the greatest treasure he delivered to the Brisbane Broncos was Wayne Bennett.

www.nrl.com

Hall of Fame: How Gibson revolutionised rugby league

Jack Gibson revolutionised the game of rugby league. In this interview from 1995, Gibson talks about his career, his undefeated season at the helm of the Roosters, the breakthrough title win with Parramatta and the the best players he coached.

www.nrl.com

Couldn’t have given it to a more deserving man. Greatest coach there will ever be imo.

 

[Vee]

yeah i'm all for roasting Smith but lets not just make shit up...

What, is this a new policy on here?

 

[Desert Qlder]

My favourite memory of Gibson is him getting walloped in his first attempt to coach Origin. His team was plain embarrassed.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

My favourite memory of Gibson is him getting walloped in his first attempt to coach Origin. His team was plain embarrassed.

Bennett lost his first series 3-0.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Gibson also has given what will probably be the best post Grand Final speech by any coach - "Ding, dong, the witch is dead" after the 1981 Grand Final.

 

[_Johnsy]

It's a flawed concept fullstop

100%

As soon as Mal "What has the game ever given me" Meninga was made an immortal was the day the concept should have died.

 

[_Johnsy]

yeah i'm all for roasting Smith but lets not just make shit up...

He was the one apportioning blame on the guy who was lying prone with a broken neck. All because he didn't want Newcastle to be awarded a penalty. Absolute merkin of the highest order.

 

[Munky]

He was the one apportioning blame on the guy who was lying prone with a broken neck. All because he didn't want Newcastle to be awarded a penalty. Absolute merkin of the highest order.

Let's not forget his UFC submission in the 2007 prelim on Cayless.

 

[Captain Apollo]

'Let's give it a go': How Quayle and Arko shaped the modern game

Expansion was at the heart of many of the changes overseen by Hall of Fame inductees John Quayle and Ken Arthurson as they transformed the game on and off the field.

www.nrl.com

 

[10$ Ferret]

Its a sad thing that David Morrow passed, but really he isn't immortal status, not a great commentator in my opinion and basically lived off the continuous call team telling him how good he was. Spent more time talking about himself than the game

 

[Captain Apollo]

Its a sad thing that David Morrow passed, but really he isn't immortal status, not a great commentator in my opinion and basically lived off the continuous call team telling him how good he was. Spent more time talking about himself than the game

He hasn't been made an Immortal fhs. He's been admitted to the NRL Hall of Fame as a contributor. Only an ex-player can be made an Immortal, and they have to be admitted to the Hall of Fame to be eligible to become an immortal.

Contributors can be media, officials or coaches.

 

[PANTHERMIKE]

Has to be Ivan and Nathan Cleary....