Penrith 'Legends' Team.

[dontmakemeangry]

I see in this weeks RLW that the Panthers are going to announce their best ever team this year to coincide with their 40 year anniversary, who'd be in it?

IMO

1. Kevin Dann (first Panther rep player)
2. Graham McKay
3. Girdler
4. Izzard
5. Rooney
6. Fittler
7. Alexander (c)
8. Clinton
9. Simmons
10. Dunn
11. Puletua
12. Cartwright
13. Vandervoort
14. Gower
15. Geyer
16. Kelly
17, Mortimer

coach.

Phil Gould.

 

[Ziggy the God]

What about Lew Zivanovic?

 

[cainen]

FYI, these are the nominees:

Fullback
Mick Leary (1968-72), Kevin Dann (1977-84), Mark Levy (1981-85), Rhys Wesser (1998 - present).

Wingers
Bob Landers (1967-70), Alan McIndoe (1989-90), Graham Mackay (1991-94), Luke Rooney (2001- present), Luke Lewis (2001- present).

Centres
Grahame Moran (1967-74), Dave Applebee 1967-72), Glenn West (1973-77, 81), Ross Gigg (1971-79, 82-84), Chris Mortimer (1988-90), Col Bentley (1986-92; 1995), Brad Izzard (1982-92), Ryan Girdler (1993-2004).

Five-eighth
Steve Carter (1988-2001), Brad Fittler (1989-95), Brad Izzard (1982-92).

Half-back
Gary Freeman (1994-95), Greg Alexander (1984-94; 1997-99), Craig Gower (1996- present).

Props
Bob Boland (1968-70), Terry Geary (1969-76), Darryl Brohman (1979-83, 86-87), Brad Waugh (1976-85), Peter Kelly (1988-90), Matt Goodwin (1983-89), Joel Clinton (2002- present), Tim Sheens (1970-82), Martin Lang (2002-04), Paul Clarke (1990-93), Bruce Ward (1970-79).

Hooker
Royce Simmons (1980-91), Luke Priddis (2002- present), Mick Stephenson (1974-78), Craig Gower (1996-present).

Second Row
Bill Ashurst (1974-76), Ron Lynch (1972-73), John Cartwright (1985-96), Mark Geyer (1987-92; 1998-2000), Geoff Gerard (1985-89), Tony Puletua (1997- present), Matt Adamson (1993-2001), Barry Walker (1988-96), Lou Zivanovic (1979-86)

Lock
Phil Kleindienst (1969-72), Warren Fenton (1979-87), Colin Van Der Voort (1986-94), Scott Sattler (1999-03), Trent Waterhouse (2002- present).

 

[CliffyIsGod]

What a poor team.

 

[Harold Bishop]

Luke Lewis is better then Rooney by a mile

 

[Johns Magic]

Luke Lewis is better then Rooney by a mile

Neither should be in a 'Legends' side.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

I dont think theres much choice for the wingers, surprised Robbie Beckett wasnt mentioned.

 

[SSFC Hitman]

Alexander should be first picked. Followed by Royce.

Geyer, Cartwright, Girdler, Fittler and Puletua will also be there. As will Gower (but not at half)

 

[The Colonel]

Kevin Dann
Alan McIndoe
Graham Mackay
Brad Izzard
Ryan Girdler
Brad Fittler
Greg Alexander
Darryl Brohman
Tim Sheens
Royce Simmons
John Cartwright
Mark Geyer
Colin Van Der Voort

 

[pantherz9103]

What a poor team.

Moron.

 

[CliffyIsGod]

Moron.

Well done. That is the worst legends team I have seen. The Titans legends' team would be 30 on that mob

 

[Nutzcraw]

FYI, these are the nominees:

Fullback
Mick Leary (1968-72), Kevin Dann (1977-84), Mark Levy (1981-85), Rhys Wesser (1998 - present).

Wingers
Bob Landers (1967-70), Alan McIndoe (1989-90), Graham Mackay (1991-94), Luke Rooney (2001- present), Luke Lewis (2001- present).

Centres
Grahame Moran (1967-74), Dave Applebee 1967-72), Glenn West (1973-77, 81), Ross Gigg (1971-79, 82-84), Chris Mortimer (1988-90), Col Bentley (1986-92; 1995), Brad Izzard (1982-92), Ryan Girdler (1993-2004).

Five-eighth
Steve Carter (1988-2001), Brad Fittler (1989-95), Brad Izzard (1982-92).

Half-back
Gary Freeman (1994-95), Greg Alexander (1984-94; 1997-99), Craig Gower (1996- present).

Props
Bob Boland (1968-70), Terry Geary (1969-76), Darryl Brohman (1979-83, 86-87), Brad Waugh (1976-85), Peter Kelly (1988-90), Matt Goodwin (1983-89), Joel Clinton (2002- present), Tim Sheens (1970-82), Martin Lang (2002-04), Paul Clarke (1990-93), Bruce Ward (1970-79).

Hooker
Royce Simmons (1980-91), Luke Priddis (2002- present), Mick Stephenson (1974-78), Craig Gower (1996-present).

Second Row
Bill Ashurst (1974-76), Ron Lynch (1972-73), John Cartwright (1985-96), Mark Geyer (1987-92; 1998-2000), Geoff Gerard (1985-89), Tony Puletua (1997- present), Matt Adamson (1993-2001), Barry Walker (1988-96), Lou Zivanovic (1979-86)

Lock
Phil Kleindienst (1969-72), Warren Fenton (1979-87), Colin Van Der Voort (1986-94), Scott Sattler (1999-03), Trent Waterhouse (2002- present).

Bench: Steve Carter, Tony Puletua, Lou Zivanovic, Craig Gower

That would be mine.. geez they are very light on... look at the wingers :sarcasm:

 

[Nutzcraw]

Moron.

Seriously though as far as any legends team goes i think penrith's would be smashed by any of the others!!

In saying that if there was a competition of "legends" teams all at their height of their powers i think canberra's would be the toughest to beat

 

[Mr Saab]

Gary Freeman as a nominee?????????? Why not have Matt Rodwell while they are at it!

 

[Deleted member 10972]

Needs more Preston Campbell, Graeme Bradley, one of the Mortimer's (was it Chris or Peter?) also was a great lock, Ben Ross was always better than Clinton, Paul Dunn maybe, Carl Macnamara maybe, Robbie Beckett maybe, & where's my mate Anthony Xuereb?!?!?

The backline IMO is pretty well set:

1. Kevin Dann (could be Wesser)
2. Graham Mackay
3. Freddie Fittler
4. Ryan Girdler
5. Alan McIndoe
6. Brad Izzard
7. Greg Alexander

The pack's props are pretty contentious, but the hooker/backrow is pretty easy too:

9. Royce Simmons

11. John Cartwright
12. Mark Geyer
13. Colin Van Der Voort

Bench could be anyone.

 

[Mal Meninga]

Adamson played for NSW and Australia, he should make it.

 

[pantherz9103]

Well done. That is the worst legends team I have seen. The Titans legends' team would be 30 on that mob

Whatever. I know we aren't littered with mega stars but the team would still be full of great talent. I thought you were saying just a 'poor team' outright. Maybe it is poor compared to some other legends teams but why not let us panther fans feel good about the best talent that has represented us?

The likes of Greg Alexander and Mark Geyer did not achieve their potential on the rep scene due to the off field dramas triggered by the death of Ben Alexander.

P.S. The Titans have no legends! They are not the same club as past Gold Coast franchises!

 

[pantherz9103]

Gary Freeman as a nominee?????????? Why not have Matt Rodwell while they are at it!

He was a NZ rep halfback, Dally M Player of the Year in 1992 with Easts. He kept Greg Alexander at fullback in 1994. He of course is not ahead of Brandy but deserves nomination.

 

[Mr Saab]

He was brought to the club in 1994 because Brandy didnt want to play halfback anymore. He lost alot of confidence in that role and wanted to play fullback.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

^Really? I didn't know that..interesting.

He played well in his games for the Warriors at halfback. I thought he went to the Warriors cos he wanted to play halfback, then back to Penrith for the same reason...when Stacey Jones burst onto the scene.