Smithy and Langlands were my favourites Possum, I saw very little of Gasnier and Raper.
Smithy was such a ferocious defender with a superb tackling technique.
I remember a semi final against Manly where the English International Phil Lowe had breached the first line of defence. A huge second rower, 6 foot nine inches who could run like a gazelle.
Smithy chopped him down with a perfect tackle around the boot laces. He was such a tremendous defender.
He broke so many bones during his career, he was dubbed the bionic man or $7M Man.
Great at putting a forward through a hole that he would create. Made Rod Reddy in to a representative player through his ball playing ability.
Never backed down from trouble.
The master of the chip kick and real mental telepathy with Changa.
