Top 10 Hard Men/Fighters in Rugby League. Ever.

[Michael Bishop]

A bloke who used to play second row for Western Suburbs by the name of Bob Cooper probably belongs in the list. I remember a game against Illawarra in the early 80's where he flattened several players. Was suspended for over 12 months from memory.

 

[jk13]

This screams of matai

 

[Fire]

Eraofthebiff website will have all the stories on these guys.

Triple m probably stole quigs hard work.

Mate I have to agree.

After reading the Triple M article I headed over to Quig's site, and what do you know - Karalius has the most points for the biggest hard man.

Not sure about the rest though.

Nonetheless, it's a good discussion point - especially the way the game is going.

 

[tumbidragon]

Kevin Ryan deserves a spot IMO. Tough nut all round with a lot between the ears. Was an enforcer for the Dragons throughout the 60's (a monstrous hitter in defense) Also left us to capt/coach Canterbury in 67, and put a lot of starch in that Canterbury squad, which would ultimately bring an end to the Dragons 11 year streak through a 12-11 victory in the 67 prelim.
Def is right up there in my books as 1 of the hard men of league.

 

[Fire]

Kevin Ryan deserves a spot IMO. Tough nut all round with a lot between the ears. Was an enforcer for the Dragons throughout the 60's (a monstrous hitter in defense) Also left us to capt/coach Canterbury in 67, and put a lot of starch in that Canterbury squad, which would ultimately bring an end to the Dragons 11 year streak through a 12-11 victory in the 67 prelim.
Def is right up there in my books as 1 of the hard men of league.

Tumbi is he the one that started up his own law firm?

There is a picture of him in the book Never Before, Never Again.

Or am I thinking of someone else? (a mate has the book at the moment).

 

[tumbidragon]

Tumbi is he the one that started up his own law firm?

There is a picture of him in the book Never Before, Never Again.

Or am I thinking of someone else? (a mate has the book at the moment).

Yeah that'd be him mate. Don't know about the law firm. But I know he was a barrister up until recently. ALso was an MP in Hurstville back in the 70's

 

[Fire]

Yeah that'd be him mate. Don't know about the law firm. But I know he was a barrister up until recently.

Sounds like him. What a legend. Thanks mate.

 

[herbert henry1908]

FMD, Ian Roberts at 2 :lol:

He's easily top 5 IMO.

 

[Eric Galt]

John O'Neill- a tough guy but a real gentleman also. I remember him giving me a free ticket for a semi at SCG in the 80's.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

A bloke who used to play second row for Western Suburbs by the name of Bob Cooper probably belongs in the list. I remember a game against Illawarra in the early 80's where he flattened several players. Was suspended for over 12 months from memory.

Yep he was tough alright :roll: King hit a 10 stone winger who had his arms held by another Wests player.

Don't confuse tough with thug.

 

[Bring it home Knights]

Needs more Paul Harragon.

 

[kdalymc]

Remember toughest man in league award?
If I remember correctly didnt Geoff toovey get this???

 

[woodyk2]

Needs more Chook Herron.

 

[MadPie]

A bloke who used to play second row for Western Suburbs by the name of Bob Cooper probably belongs in the list. I remember a game against Illawarra in the early 80's where he flattened several players. Was suspended for over 12 months from memory.

Yeah 1982. Got a record 15 months. Was sent off in the first 90 seconds along with a Steelers forward after a wild brawl. Lee Promfrett ended up with a badly broken jaw.
Guys got less for worse, it was clean up time for the League. Mad times

 

[Moffo]

Monty Betham fo sho

Bit random but can't discard Solomon haumonos ability to throw them

 

[woodyk2]

Monty Betham fo sho

Bit random but can't discard Solomon haumonos ability to throw them

Remember Solo towelling up Dan Stains one arvo which is no mean feat.

 

[Allstar Knights]

I've heard Corey Payne can fight and I remember him belting Hayne once.

 

[newman]

Yeah 1982. Got a record 15 months. Was sent off in the first 90 seconds along with a Steelers forward after a wild brawl. Lee Promfrett ended up with a badly broken jaw.
Guys got less for worse, it was clean up time for the League. Mad times

I took his daughter to the year 12 formal. #onbestbehaivour

 

[Moffo]

Remember Solo towelling up Dan Stains one arvo which is no mean feat.

Yep...towelled him

 

[MrAnonymous]

Mundine and SBW the rest don't come close