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When I heard about this the first thing that came to mind was Martin Offiah's length of the field try against Leeds in 1994. This is what I wanted to see cast in bronze outside Wembley;


However I realised the problem as soon as I mentioned it to a Leigh supporting friend. His immediate reaction was, 'only cos he was playing for Wigan'. Rugby league is far too tribal for any modern day player to be chosen so how about this for an idea. The first player to lift the famous cup at Wembley was the Wigan captain of 1929. Even though it's still a Wigan player I think enough time has passed for him to be the subject of the statue, ideally holding the Challenge Cup aloft.

I would think it's going to come down to the club with the most active internet users, Leeds or Wigan at a guess.

Offiah with head in hands after going the length, and skinning Alan Tait.

Why not have a few players? Like the statue at Man United

36 GB Caps (Captain for the team and was voted the Best Rugby League player of all time to play for Great Britain), 5 Clubs (Bradford, Wigan, Balmain, West Sydney & Leeds) having coached 2 clubs (Doncaster and Saints).

"From receiving an MBE from The Queen for his services to the game, to being inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Ellery's many milestones achievements and medals represent almost every honour in the game."
- Leeds Rhinos Website.

Ellery Hanley MBE is Mr Rugby League:

Edwards or Gregory for me

Billy Boston? Shaun Edwards? Andy Gregory?

Has to be Hanley

Malcolm Reilly .
Played in and won nrl grand finals and cc cup finals ,
also won both as a coach.

Has anyone else achieved this ??

Shortlist was today announced. www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=95

Shortlist was today announced. www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=95