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February 28th 2008 06:32
So you thought the greatest 30 players of the last 30 years was controversial?
Try naming the greatest 100 players of the Century!
Who made it and who missed out?
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Okay, so this list is bound to cause heated debate…
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Where are the modern day players? Could they cut it in the pre-war era? Vice versa – could pre-war players keep up with the modern game?
And what of the hookers – the role has been totally redefined – there is no pushing in the scrums – no competition for the ball, so how can you rank them against each other?
Where are the Menzies, Stuart's, Tallis's and Tooveys?
If historians and media mainstays can't decide, you know that it is a tough task...
Well, start the debate ladies and gentlemen…
Remember, the team of the Century is picked from this list of 100 players and with any luck you might win 20,000 Smack-a-roos...
How you ask?
If you can pick the Team of the Century - who will make the best of the best 17 man squad and their coach you will be rolling in the sweet sweet money train..
From a recent post
How do you determine the best team of the past 100 years? How can you pick a person that you have never seen with your own eyes?
Are Raper and Langlands assured of a starting spot? What about the battle for Half-back and five-eighth?
Just look at the names for Five Eighth and tell me who is most worthy, given that if they do not make it at five-eighth they most likely will miss the side altogether…
Brad Fittler,
Brett Kenny,
Wally Lewis
Bob Fulton
Laurie Daley
Vic Hay
Terry Lamb
(To name a few!!)
There is only one five-eighth position and most of these players - legendary they may be – will miss out on being in the 17 man Team of the Century list. It seems so cruel that so many great players will miss out… But that is the nature of picking a team of this caliber, it prompted one of the panel members to utter; “Can we pick two teams?” to rapturous laughter.
So many options… Will Churchill make your team? Who will play up front? Is Joey the best Halfback or does his indiscretions prevent his selection? Remember, other Halves in the day also played up – it was celebrated back then though…
What about players pre the war? Some really great players, some pioneers – some who changed the game forever… Where do they fit into the scheme of things?
Players like Duncan Thompson and Bryan Bevan - Forgotten by our modern generation, but superstars back in the day.
Also a really interesting thing to consider is the No.9… This is one position that is unrecognisable across the different era’s. In the days of actual scrums, the hookers role was to win the ball… Fighting it out with the forwards. Now-a-days this part of the game is non existent and how can you pick the best hooker ever if the position has changed? - Just food for thought…
Also, you are required to pick a coach of the Century to coach the greatest team…
With 20,000 cold hard cash up for grabs - there is no reason not to get involved...
Have fun
For your chance to win $20,000 click here
Try naming the greatest 100 players of the Century!
Who made it and who missed out?
Ron Coote a member of the elite list
For your chance to win $20,000 click here
Okay, so this list is bound to cause heated debate…
To find the entire list click here
Where are the modern day players? Could they cut it in the pre-war era? Vice versa – could pre-war players keep up with the modern game?
And what of the hookers – the role has been totally redefined – there is no pushing in the scrums – no competition for the ball, so how can you rank them against each other?
Where are the Menzies, Stuart's, Tallis's and Tooveys?
If historians and media mainstays can't decide, you know that it is a tough task...
Well, start the debate ladies and gentlemen…
Remember, the team of the Century is picked from this list of 100 players and with any luck you might win 20,000 Smack-a-roos...
How you ask?
If you can pick the Team of the Century - who will make the best of the best 17 man squad and their coach you will be rolling in the sweet sweet money train..
From a recent post
How do you determine the best team of the past 100 years? How can you pick a person that you have never seen with your own eyes?
Are Raper and Langlands assured of a starting spot? What about the battle for Half-back and five-eighth?
Just look at the names for Five Eighth and tell me who is most worthy, given that if they do not make it at five-eighth they most likely will miss the side altogether…
Brad Fittler,
Brett Kenny,
Wally Lewis
Bob Fulton
Laurie Daley
Vic Hay
Terry Lamb
(To name a few!!)
There is only one five-eighth position and most of these players - legendary they may be – will miss out on being in the 17 man Team of the Century list. It seems so cruel that so many great players will miss out… But that is the nature of picking a team of this caliber, it prompted one of the panel members to utter; “Can we pick two teams?” to rapturous laughter.
So many options… Will Churchill make your team? Who will play up front? Is Joey the best Halfback or does his indiscretions prevent his selection? Remember, other Halves in the day also played up – it was celebrated back then though…
What about players pre the war? Some really great players, some pioneers – some who changed the game forever… Where do they fit into the scheme of things?
Players like Duncan Thompson and Bryan Bevan - Forgotten by our modern generation, but superstars back in the day.
Also a really interesting thing to consider is the No.9… This is one position that is unrecognisable across the different era’s. In the days of actual scrums, the hookers role was to win the ball… Fighting it out with the forwards. Now-a-days this part of the game is non existent and how can you pick the best hooker ever if the position has changed? - Just food for thought…
Also, you are required to pick a coach of the Century to coach the greatest team…
With 20,000 cold hard cash up for grabs - there is no reason not to get involved...
Have fun
For your chance to win $20,000 click here
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Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
...okay, okay...I know that's not how it works...but you know I've got tunnel vision when it comes to sport so I wouldn't have the faintest clue where to start...but I can only imagine the headache.
Hope you're well Andy.
Dusk