Met the great man at his Gerringong Pub today for the first time. What a gentleman! Thanks for all the great memories over the years Mick.
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"Come on Daz, that is not on....
I may need to send Grace Tame to Victoria....."
I may need to send Grace Tame to Victoria....."
"There should only be 2 nominees - Thornett and Hayne.
Both great in their own way but The Mayor was easily the better fullback.
Hayne could earn a spot as utility off the bench due to him being fantastic in other positions.
Taylor, along with Levy,…"
Both great in their own way but The Mayor was easily the better fullback.
Hayne could earn a spot as utility off the bench due to him being fantastic in other positions.
Taylor, along with Levy,…"
"Yep Dave very fortunate to see the Mayor as the Great man was known . When read on here comments from our loyal supporters that Grand Dad told them about the players of that time i think stuff me i am getting on as you said my friend Sir Col and the…"
"My typo, Pops
Should have read "average backline" which is what Parra had at the time despite great forwards. He made those guys look really good at times..
As you say, his international record was superb.
I think we are saying the same thing, he…"
Should have read "average backline" which is what Parra had at the time despite great forwards. He made those guys look really good at times..
As you say, his international record was superb.
I think we are saying the same thing, he…"
"JDB has Zero impact with the ball and although his defence is what he is known for, the speed of attack, repeat sets (6 again rule) gases him out and he's no longer effective.
Rule changes and speed of the game has gone past him."
Rule changes and speed of the game has gone past him."
"Our strongest side all year.
Penisini and JDB haven't been up to scratch."
Penisini and JDB haven't been up to scratch."
"In 2025 the Dragons had 15 of their 24 matches where the margin was 8 points or less. That's 2/3 of their games being close (whether Dragons won or lose).
Probably gonna be a close game?"
Probably gonna be a close game?"
"This an extract from Parra Pete originally produced on TCT....it is recorded here just to give our members some feel of the 1960's and the emergence of Australia in the game.
The powerbase of Rugby League throughout Australia, New Zealand, England…"
The powerbase of Rugby League throughout Australia, New Zealand, England…"
"Khalif ..... Average baseline, I would prefer you don't comment, if you didn't know that baseline was the 1963 Kangeroo side, the greatest in the history of the game."
"One thing Dragons don't have is the talent and freakish skills to create something from nothing. They can grind, belt the shit out of you but when it comes to sealing those tight contests late they lack the talent to do it most times."
"My Grand Pa (actually he was called Pop), took me to the races.....of course I loved that, nearly as much as watching Ken Thornett play for Parra.
Super's Grandad was right, Langlands went into the centres to accomodate Thornett at fullback, Les…"
Super's Grandad was right, Langlands went into the centres to accomodate Thornett at fullback, Les…"
"It's Mitchy's fault. Ban Mitchy!!!"
"John, the hardest workers can find half an hour of time to participate in what their interests. We don't all work 14 hrs a day old mate, although with the current cost of living, Albanese expects the average Australian to work 18 hours. "
"Ken Thornett every day of the week"
"One thing's for sure, a fleet footed player like Iongi or Moses will easily get around Gutherson one on one at speed. He's got limited lateral movement. ...and having to turn and chase 😂😂"
"Ken thornett with out a doubt "
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This man "THE CROW" is my all time fav EEL. When I played rep league as a youngster I tried to mould my gam and goal kicking around him
Very classy player and man 👏🏻👏🏻👊😎
Theres the carlo kiss of death right there.
Mick, please be safe in the next few days/weeks.
😆😆😆 far out lol
Bit overrated though, wouldnt want him kicking a goal to save your life.
Wouldnt want him coaching to save your life either
i was just throwing out a few crumbs HKF, looking for a nibble
Nice one Garry, good to see you got out ok, rumoured to be a few bodies buried under the Gerringong.
Your opionion mate. To be honest It was mentioned by the rep coach back in 84 when I played school rep footy that I played a bit similar to the crow. My all time fav and always will be
There is a reason he is the first "Champion" of Parramatta. Played in all of our Grand Final wins. One of the all time greats and worthy of Immortal status. I laugh at anyone who knocks him as a goal kicker. He held the all time ARL/NRL point scoring record for years kicking leather balls from sand mounds. More importantly, a champion human being. Great photo Garry.
Also needs to be remembered he didn't start playing NSWRL until he was 26 so his total points scored could have been higher if he started earlier.
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