Underacheivers in rugby league

[ethan tremblay]

does anybody remember the name of the parramatta kid signed at the age of 14 there was a big contract signing on the footy show

 

[axl rose]

Glenn Morrison. Should have been good enough Lock to play for Australia. Did the dirty on Balmain then ended up on the wing for Norths. Few seasons at Cowboys and Parra but never reached anywhere near his potential.

X 2 Julian O'Neill. Class player on the field, even at Souths. Off it, not so much.

 

[the bondi spy]

Brett Papworth, Adam Ritson (injuries) Russell Richardson, Phil Clarke.

 

[ethan tremblay]

anthony mundine ?

 

[ANTiLAG]

I don't think Glen Morrison under achieved as much he was overlooked for rep while competing with some serious talent and unpopular with the fans.

On the pitch he performed well enough imo.

 

[Alan Shore]

1 Owen Craigie
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3 Owen Craigie
4 Owen Craigie
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6 Owen Craigie
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Fill in the rest as you will.

This.

Also Tasesa Lavea

 

[axl rose]

does anybody remember the name of the parramatta kid signed at the age of 14 there was a big contract signing on the footy show

How long ago? Telegraph run those stories every few years, with the kids getting younger. I remember some from the late 80's early 90's. They are due to run a feature on a 12 year old soon.

 

[ethan tremblay]

would of been the 90's mid to late

 

[The Joker]

does anybody remember the name of the parramatta kid signed at the age of 14 there was a big contract signing on the footy show

Herbert, Henry, Harry something. He's name started with a H. I remember someone telling me he was a lifeguard at a geriatic's swimming centre

 

[Jason Maher]

Jason Martin and Matthew Rodwell.

A couple of more controversial ones:

Greg Alexander - had the ability to be long term halfback for NSW and Australia, but never quite kicked on, despite being a lynch pin in Penrith's 91 win. Like Geyer, was never the same after his brother's death.

Jason Taylor - never reached the heights his rookie season promised, though at least he did more than Martin and Rodwell.

 

[ANTiLAG]

This.

Also Tasesa Lavea

Heh, Union demonstrated clearly once and for all conclusively that Tasesa Lavea had no f*n talent. Overrated definitely, underachieved - I'm not so sure.

 

[The Joker]

Jermaine Ale
DAT
Luke Branighan
Willie Peters
Jacin Sinclair
Will Robinson

 

[ANTiLAG]

Jason Martin and Matthew Rodwell.

A couple of more controversial ones:

Greg Alexander - had the ability to be long term halfback for NSW and Australia, but never quite kicked on, despite being a lynch pin in Penrith's 91 win. Like Geyer, was never the same after his brother's death.

Jason Taylor - never reached the heights his rookie season promised, though at least he did more than Martin and Rodwell.

Brandy did not underachieve. He had already done enough to complete a stellar career by the time his bro died, and he still did good things after that, even though I agree at a lower level after his brother died. With Stuart and Langer fighting for #1 status in the halfbacks, Alexander could only fight for #3 for himself, plus did good things at fullback to boot.

Jason Taylor shined at Wests, Norths, and Parra taking them regularly post-season. Made rep.

I disagree on both, but as you say, they were controversial.

 

[Meth]

Tim Smith
Sione Faumuina

 

[Fire]

Jeff Fenech at Parramatta :lol:

Every St. George half-back since Billy Smith :lol:

 

[ethan tremblay]

im finding it hard too think of some front rowers paul stringer comes too mind but he was decent enough

 

[ANTiLAG]

Tim Smith
Sione Faumuina

X2 for Sione.

Tim I'm not so sure.

 

[ethan tremblay]

Jeff Fenech at Parramatta :lol:

Every St. George half-back since Billy Smith.

:lol::lol:

 

[ANTiLAG]

Brett White for underachieving prop? Regular failure for NSW. Though, he is still playing and maybe has time to redeem himself.

I'd have Utai on the wing instead of Chris Walker. Utai's talent, as still being shown now, should have had him at far more lofty heights than he achieved, and I don't think he has anywhere near enough time to reverse it. The man who was once Dally M rookie of the year and known as "pocket rocket" should not have spent so many seasons out of first grade.

Pat Richards, controversially, for leaving the NRL FAR TOO EARLY.

 

[ANTiLAG]

Olsen Filipaina could be the captain of this side.

Spent most his career in reserve grade, yet on several occasions owned Wally Lewis in tests.

Maybe put him at lock?