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How about our very own Robbie Paul.

1996: Bradford lose the Challenge Cup final 40-32 to St Helens. Bradford's points come from tries by Jon Scales, Bernard Dwyer and a hat trick from captain Robbie Paul - the first ever scored in a Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Paul Cook kicked 6 goals. Robbie Paul won the Lance Todd Trophy followed later in the season by the award for Super League Player of the Year. In September, assistant coach Matthew Elliot becomes head coach following Brian Smith's decision to return to Australia as coach of Parramatta Eels. Bradford Bulls finish the season as the best supported team in the competition with an average attendance in excess of 10,000.

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And a certain Alexander James Murphy states that "God" was the best player he ever coached.....which puts an end to the Edwards comparison!!! icon_wink.gif

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Quote: Walt Mooney Fan Club "And a certain Alexander James Murphy states that "God" was the best player he ever coached.....which puts an end to the Edwards comparison!!!
He certainly does. I remember asking him about Woody and Edwards and he said that Woody was without doubt the best player he ever had playing for him and he couldn't be matched for his natural talent. The only way that Edwards had the edge over Woody was his determination, but for natural skill and ability, it was Woody every time.

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Edwards also had the edge in application and consistency; despite his achievements Woody was a talent wasted.

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Quote: reffy "Edwards also had the edge in application and consistency; despite his achievements Woody was a talent wasted.'"

Edwards had no edge over Woody, absolutely not! Good player player though Edwards was, he just was not John Woods class! as for applying himself well, he did a pretty good job in the ten years I watched him play for Leigh!

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Quote: kirkhall "Edwards had no edge over Woody, absolutely not! Good player player though Edwards was, he just was not John Woods class! as for applying himself well, he did a pretty good job in the ten years I watched him play for Leigh!'"


Edwards captained england schools rugby league and union at 14......Murphy wouldnt have coached Edwards in his prime as he was 16/17 when Murphy coached him.

he never got to coach Hanley, Edwads, Kenny so the argument of he was more skillful because Murphy said so doesnt add up.

Dont get me wrong woody was a good player but he wasnt as good as Edwards, if he applied himself more he could have been but let himself down I feel.

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