Sometimes even those big guys will display surprising athleticism. Last November I was watching the NCAA Big 12 game between Nebraska and Colorado on TV. Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, a defensive linemen who's 6'4" and weighs 300 pounds, intercepted a Colorado pass and took it 30 yards the other way for a touchdown. If I hadn't seen it myself, I'd never have believed a guy that big would have that type of ability. Considering how many guys there are playing college football in the US, there are likely a significant number capable of playing RL too.

i seen a similar thing in the NFL a few seasons ago, name eludes me, but he was a huge nose tackle and made a fairly decent catch which he nearly returned for a TD. in terms of swithover between the codes i would say they would be very capable of getting RL fitness given how good US conditing coaches are. but technique and ball security would be the biggest handicap for crossover to RL given even the slight variation in ball shape iis still alien to them. defensive players would especially struggle for technique i think, although the linebackers and safetys athletcism and strength would be a great asset in RL. Bottom line is some positions would cross over pretty well. i.e receivers to outside backs, tight ends line backers, safetys to forwards and Off and Def tackles to the biggest props ever seen

will the grand final be shown live there??

Spread the word brother.

From an American perspective, this specialization is what turns me off. All players are already groomed to play either offense or defense, but even within that realm, they are confined to a few positions. Commentators will make note of a guy switching from offensive tackle to offensive guard, like it takes a different kind of fat to block the same pass rush. If a guy gets injured (pretty usual) then he gets replaced but another faceless guy from the 53-man roster. They're really more pieces than players. The competitors are the coaches as much as the players on the field. It's all very mechanical and too many names to follow.

Quote: LFCRhino "Most Defensive Tackles are fat and not very athletic but I dont think you can say the same about the Defensive Ends!!'" You only have to look at this years combine to see that, www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/0 ... ervations/

Quote: LFCRhino "Most Defensive Tackles are fat and not very athletic but I dont think you can say the same about the Defensive Ends!!'" You only have to look at this years combine to see that, www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/0 ... ervations/

That's Al Davis' draft method there.

2nd game tonight!
Be interesting to see if rateing go up.

You can add one cos I'll be watching tonight

Check out Hulk Hogan on the footy show over in Oz - he certainly rates the sport!

www.spike.com/video/wimps-need-not-apply/3244736

www.spike.com/video/wimps-need-not-apply/3244736

yes many links . www.spike.com/video/modern-gladiators/3243404 wimps need not apply www.nrlus.com/ rateings was about 250,000 . not bad

yes many links . www.spike.com/video/modern-gladiators/3243404 wimps need not apply www.nrlus.com/ rateings was about 250,000 . not bad

Bit disappointing those ratings