Sounds like it's confirmed for 2027 with PNG to follow the next year.The Bears are looking at taking up a Perth option to get back in aren't they?
I love these sort of discussions.Not easy making comparisons but in recent times Thurston, Johns and Cameron Smith spring to mind.
That’s crazy you saw them all play - in my head even guys like Gasnier and Irvine feel like Bradman era players.I love these sort of discussions.
Lewis, Kenny, Clyde in the discussion among those I've seen. Too young to properly remember Fulton. Cam Smith obviously brilliant, Johns too. Lots of contenders but those stand out to me (Burgey)
Some interesting comments there? Here is my ATG Aussie Rugby League team and yes I am fortunate enough to have seen them all play.
Fullback
Clive Churchill
Wingers
Ken Irvine
Michael Cleary
Centres
Reg Gasnier
Graham Langlands
5/8
Wally Lewis
Halfback
Barry Muir
Lock
John Raper
Second Row
Trevor Gillmeister
David Gillespie
Front Row (Props)
Arthur Beetson
Glenn Lazarus
Hooker
Cameron Smith
Intechange
Rod Reddy
Bradley Clyde
Steve Roach
Peter Gallagher
In all seriousness, we are contenders within 3 seasons. Flan’s genetic modification program should reap full dividends by then.Grand final tickets booked etc etc
I am very sad that I won’t be able to go and watch Penrith win the Grand Final for the fourth year in a row.Grand final tickets booked etc etc
In my personal opinion he could read a game better than anybody(even Lewis) was by far the best tackling half (Well above your mentions) and was more inventive in creating attacking options.That’s a top side too JB.
interesting choice of Muir at half. What got him the nod over fellas like Johns, Thurston, Sterling etc in your opinion?