WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Generally I agree. But I'm waiting for him to realise that the two examples in Fifita and Hargreaves that he's used were Rugby juniors.
Rugby League players who could have/could make the switch
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Generally I agree. But I'm waiting for him to realise that the two examples in Fifita and Hargreaves that he's used were Rugby juniors.
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
True, but that was long ago and league have developed them to what they are today.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Wasn't that long ago. And I'd hate to burst that little bubble but there's a whole swathe of "league talent" that before the age of 18 were playing the 15 man game.
Most coaches will tell you that the key skills development phase occurs well before 18 where physical conditioning becomes more important. So, in conclusion. Many NRL stars have Rugby to thank for their development including the two you listed.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Actually they were both rugby seniors, they played at a senior level before switching. JWH actually played in the ARC (mostly on the bench, it has to be admitted).
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
Not long ago, it was at school and Fifita played league before he played some union and Hardgreaves went straight to league not long after. A lot of League players did not go to Rugby schools but went through the CHS System, so your wrong there.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Believe it or not, a lot of CHS schools (particularly academically selective schools) play rugby union. Very few, if any, academically selective schools play rugby league. I wonder why?
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
a few might but the majority play league as first preference and when they leave school they get further developed by league, as the NRL Clubs pick the talented ones up, sign them and continue training them. If Fafita and Hargreaves were playing union and never played league, they wouldn't be the talent they are today as they wouldn't have the skills that league have helped them to achieve and thats why rugby are after them now.
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
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Ron Walden (29)
geez I love the breadth of humanity on display on forums! It is truly fascinating.
So, and I expect an answer Rock, would it be fair to conclude that if the shoe were on the other foot, namely league poaching from union, then you would think league is funny?
By grabbing, you mean the squirrel grip right? I wonder who are the exponents of that fine art?
Couple that with your predeliction of viewing beefy blokes with no shirt on, kinda interesting methinks.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
So, and I expect an answer Rock, would it be fair to conclude that if the shoe were on the other foot, namely league poaching from union, then you would think league is funny?
By grabbing, you mean the squirrel grip right? I wonder who are the exponents of that fine art?
Couple that with your predeliction of viewing beefy blokes with no shirt on, kinda interesting methinks.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
The NRL If they wanted players they would only be interested in the outside backs and not the forwards.
And as far as the Squirrel Grip goes, I am not happy with that, no need for dirty play in any code, but the union don't seem to care as they want him. You like the Beefy Blokes, do you ?You said its kinda interesting me thinks.. Hmmm. You might like Gorgeous Rose then !
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
Arguing with The Rock:
Hahahaha, But I'm the Bigger Guy, the other one is too short. That's Tommy Raudonikis the face-slapping antics employed during his days at Western Suburbs, what another great League Moment !!! Just too many to mention
The Rock
Ward Prentice (10)
oh, is SB a squirrel gripper? had no idea, have never seen him play.
maybe that was an own goal!
and god knows who gorgeous george is?
But answer the question, do you think league would be 'funny' if they poached union players.[/quote
It doesn't really worry me, but if league did and its very rare they would, it would only be an outside back and the NRL have plenty of them, as the forwards are too slow and unfit. Everyone knows the NRL's Gorgeous George Rose. there would be plenty of Squirrel Grips going on in Mauls of rugby at some stage. I love watching a fast game of rugby but too many stoppages and to much kick, kick and kick are painful ! And too may Dickheads running it !
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ffs please close this thread already
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, and is that Stephen Colbert? Sorta looks like Colbert, but doesn't.