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| Quote: thebloodbath "Fallon was no slouch, but will be no-where near the likes of Offiah, Iro (in his day), Sterling etc.
However for a big guy he could shift. Pure muscle and locks.
So pro rata, pound for pound, he could be up there!!!!!!'"
I always had the feeling that Fallon lacked confidence in his own pace - he never seemed to take anyone on the outside (even when Sir Innes gave him the opportunity) and yet in defence he was capable of chasing down pretty much every winger he faced.
Oh and I'd say that Calderwood is probably the fasted in a straight line. Ford (other than when chasing down Offiah) was a touch slower but far more a elusive ("he's a stepper"icon_wink.gif. I'd place Sterling somewhere between the two - quicker than Ford. Donald would probably be forth*
Rivett was probably the quickest off the mark and over 30 meters or so.
*Disclaimer: I'm too young to have seen ET, Rombo etc |
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ET was probably the most graceful runner I've seen. He just seemed to glide over the grass.
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I think a young McGuire would have a good shout, I can't remember him being caught by many even from long distance.'"
2003, Reardons' tackle on Mcguire at Headingley was very impressive. No way did I expect anyone to catch him. |
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oh and how about that winger we had in '92 - can't remember his name something like Leigh Deacon?
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Leakin' Deakin? The ponytail express?
Not much cop, I'm afraid. Best known for letting in some of Offiah's ten tries at Central Park (although I blame Ford more).
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Tony Kemp.
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| Quote: G1 "Mention must go to Phil Ford for his efforts on Offiah.Scott Donald?'"
I remember that well.
I loved Phil Ford.
Tvoc may be able to help out but I bet he made more sideways metres than anyone in the history of the game  |
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I've been watching Leeds since the late 60's and I'd probably go with David Smith who signed from Wakefield Trinity IIRC. John Atkinson was no slouch either.
Slowest Leeds winger I've seen would be flying Andy Smith circa.1984 ?
couldnt catch the ball or run fast with it !
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| Quote: gulfcoast_highwayman "Scott must up there. His humiliation of Paul Wellens in 2007 GF is a classic example of how real pace can be used to devastating effect.
Mind you, perhaps using running against PAul Wellens isn't much of a guide to real pace. If it was, Ali would be an Olympic sprinter.'"
Or Wayne McDonald. |
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| Quote: Omar Little "I always had the feeling that Fallon lacked confidence in his own pace - he never seemed to take anyone on the outside (even when Sir Innes gave him the opportunity) and yet in defence he was capable of chasing down pretty much every winger he faced.
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I didn't think he lacked confidence with his pace.
He was just raw power and speed. With the line in sight he knew where he needed to be.
See CC semi against Fev at Elland Road.
Also displayed some good fighting skills in that game, some neat punches against Nadalia (what was his name!!)
Also Bradford in old playoffs at HQ - picked off an interception - raw speed and focus.
Looking at his union career he was fleixble and big enough to fit into a few positions besides wing. |
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I think you mean Nadiole.
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| Quote: G1 "2003, Reardons' tackle on Mcguire at Headingley was very impressive. No way did I expect anyone to catch him.'"
Was that the one, near scoreboard end, where he smashed him into the middle of next week???
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| Quote: Ken Gréinjék "I think you mean Nadiole.'"
thanks old boy!!!  |
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Eddie Rombo for me. That guy was lightening.
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| Quote: marathonman "I've been watching Leeds since the late 60's and I'd probably go with David Smith who signed from Wakefield Trinity IIRC. John Atkinson was no slouch either.
Slowest Leeds winger I've seen would be flying Andy Smith circa.1984 ?
couldnt catch the ball or run fast with it !'"
Exactly the same two names as came into my mind.
Now Andy Smith, he was something different  |
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