mozza91
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The other thing Clyde had was his work rate that out shone pretty much every one during that era - including all the 1 %ers like first to kick-chase, defensive scramble, first receiver hit up after kick returns and the list goes on...all the things that weren't even performance measured when he was doing them.
Probably Buttigieg...tough consistent prop who had SoO representation for Qld in winning sides, Tookey had a more hot and cold career for mine - at his best he was a very dynamic footballer but the difference between his best and his worst was poles apart
Nobody else picked up on this?
Hayne for sure. Barba was fast and clever but Hayne had him beat for size and pure xfactor imo. Hayne could also play anywhere from lock to fullback where Barba was really only a fullback
On or off the juice?
Absolutely a legitimate question. Howe (to this day) is the best prop I've ever seen play rugby league when on the juice.
Which bloke?
I dislike the bloke as he was an absolute cheat. But the form he brought to the field in that half a season before he got done for roids was the best I've ever seen from a front rower. Australian selectors at that time were pretty much forced to pick him because of the insane form that he was in. Ran very hard and and have very high metre and tackle counts every week without fail. I'll never forget Sterlo on commentary say in a game words to the tune that he must be on something (in a joking manner). A few weeks after he said that, he got done for steroids.
Prior to Tommy T this year, the best spurt of form I've seen from a fullback was from Hayne. Would I say he is the best fullback ever? Not even close. Same sort of thing with Rodney Howe at that time.
