Just got RLW and realised it applies to everyone who played in the NRL in that time. How could Mark Graham and Ellery Hanley miss that list?
With admitted Qld bias:
1. Lewis
2. Johns
3. Meninga
4. Sterling
The next lot are grouped together in no particular order:
5. Lockyer
6. Fittler
7. Daley
8. Lazarus - The rock on which six premierships were built.
9. Clyde - Took Price's perpetual motion and added power and drive in attack and defence.
10. Kenny - Silky smooth. Effortless.
11. Langer - Possibly should be higher, but it's hard to argue with those above.
12. Rogers - At centre, 5/8 and lock, he never had the benefit of great teammates.
As are the next lot:
13. Walters - Tractor by name and nature.
14. Graham - Better than any Australian opponents that the media idolised in his era.
15. Webcke - Proof that hard work can overcome a lack of outrageous talent.
16. Tallis - Raging Bull was a great moniker
17. Miles - I've had him higher for years. One of my favourites.
18. Hanley - May have ranked higher had he stayed here longer
19. Cronin - 4 premiership as the elder stateman of Parra's golden generation.
20. Ray Price - Another who showed what could be done with more heart than anything.
21. Mortimer - An attacking genius, an inspirational leader and a fine cover defender.
And these blokes make up the numbers:
22. Jack - I only saw Eadie near the end. Jack was a good hole runner but revolutionised the game by rolling players on their back as they seemed certain to score.
23. Harragon - Inspirational passion
24. Elias - Revolutionised the game with inventive dummy half play
25. Lamb - Not a great talent but a heart as big as Phar Lap's helped him bridge the gap.
26. Civoniceva - A quiet achiever. Consistent over a long period in the toughest position in the game..
27. Menzies - Zorba talked me into it.
28. Ettingshausen - At FB, centre or on the Rep wing, his longevity and sustained brilliance gets him a gig.
29. Lindner - One of my favourites, though I don't expect many will agree.
30. Roberts - Could have been even better if not hampered by so many injuries.
With admitted Qld bias:
1. Lewis
2. Johns
3. Meninga
4. Sterling
The next lot are grouped together in no particular order:
5. Lockyer
6. Fittler
7. Daley
8. Lazarus - The rock on which six premierships were built.
9. Clyde - Took Price's perpetual motion and added power and drive in attack and defence.
10. Kenny - Silky smooth. Effortless.
11. Langer - Possibly should be higher, but it's hard to argue with those above.
12. Rogers - At centre, 5/8 and lock, he never had the benefit of great teammates.
As are the next lot:
13. Walters - Tractor by name and nature.
14. Graham - Better than any Australian opponents that the media idolised in his era.
15. Webcke - Proof that hard work can overcome a lack of outrageous talent.
16. Tallis - Raging Bull was a great moniker
17. Miles - I've had him higher for years. One of my favourites.
18. Hanley - May have ranked higher had he stayed here longer
19. Cronin - 4 premiership as the elder stateman of Parra's golden generation.
20. Ray Price - Another who showed what could be done with more heart than anything.
21. Mortimer - An attacking genius, an inspirational leader and a fine cover defender.
And these blokes make up the numbers:
22. Jack - I only saw Eadie near the end. Jack was a good hole runner but revolutionised the game by rolling players on their back as they seemed certain to score.
23. Harragon - Inspirational passion
24. Elias - Revolutionised the game with inventive dummy half play
25. Lamb - Not a great talent but a heart as big as Phar Lap's helped him bridge the gap.
26. Civoniceva - A quiet achiever. Consistent over a long period in the toughest position in the game..
27. Menzies - Zorba talked me into it.
28. Ettingshausen - At FB, centre or on the Rep wing, his longevity and sustained brilliance gets him a gig.
29. Lindner - One of my favourites, though I don't expect many will agree.
30. Roberts - Could have been even better if not hampered by so many injuries.