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Quote: NickyKiss "They're 'my' top 5.

I've been watching us since 1989 and they have been my 5 favourite players but also the 5 i feel made the biggest contribution to us from that time onwards.

I can understand somebody questioning Lam but Radlinski?
Not even as good as Lydon, let alone Hampson.

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[quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]IMO, Sculthorpe at his peak was better than Hanley was at his.[/quote:3hoggrzp] [quote="nickmanator":3hoggrzp]billy boston in todays game might pinch a spot bringin the cone on and that bein kind[/quote:3hoggrzp] [quote="robbierotten":3hoggrzp]Imo Sam Tomkins is a very poor mans Danny Brough he is just a average player getting bigged up by the idiots who comentate on sky.[/quote:3hoggrzp] [quote="Deano G":3hoggrzp]Jonathan Davies, who is his equal in [Super League] today?[/quote:3hoggrzp] [quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]Wellens[/quote:3hoggrzp]:7007.jpg



Miles
Farrell
Bell
Robinson
Skerrett

Those are the 5 I enjoyed watching the most.

Miles because of his unbelievable handling skills, simply the best hands I've ever seen from a centre, by some distance. When you have that much skill and the power and physical presence that Miles had it was a joy to watch. Still think we should have got a second year out of him.

Faz because he always delivered, a huge presence in every sense.

Bell because he might not have had the physical gifts of a Farrell or the sublime skill of a Miles but he gave 100% to the Wigan cause, a courageous captain, a great leader and a nice guy.

Robinson because he could do things that no other player could; will there ever be another player with the pace off the mark, the agility and balance of Robinson? I don't think we'll see his like again.

Skerrett, well what can I say? Huge entertainment value. We don't seem to have characters like him around anymore (but then again did we ever, to be fair the Super Kel incident was pretty unique!).

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Quote: Last Son of Wigan "Not even as good as Lydon, let alone Hampson.'"


I do not think the thread is aimed at naming the top 5 players on ability just the top 5 players people liked to have at the club/watch.

It becomes a bit on non envent trying to debate with someone over the plyers they have chosen as it is a totally personal thing.

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As a young fan - it has to be

Rads
Faz
barrett
renouf
lam

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Quote: NickyKiss "1-Hanley
2-Farrell
3-Edwards
4-Radlinski
5-Lam'"


I'd have to agree with them, players from my lifetime, Faz a player I always looked uo to at a very young age, then developing as to which position I'd play in the game, Radlinski become my icon.

Although he wasn't at the club a very long time, I always liked Brett Dallas, he was very professional to the game of rugby.

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Quote: Mark1987 "I'd have to agree with them, players from my lifetime, Faz a player I always looked uo to at a very young age, then developing as to which position I'd play in the game, Radlinski become my icon.

Although he wasn't at the club a very long time, I always liked Brett Dallas, he was very professional to the game of rugby.'"


Think he did 5 maybe 6 years with us not a bad "shift".

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[quote="kimmo":19twb50c]your 6 7 and 9 this year will kill you off you will not make the play offs ,keep this post untill the end of the year and then we will come back to it and the best man wins ,deal or no deal .[/quote:19twb50c]:



Quote: Rogues Gallery "If you had a choice of only Hanley or Farrell who would it be?'"


Hanley - Farrell spent many a year trying to be a 6 which did not help the club.

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Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock "I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count" [quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote] Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!" I thanked him and went on my Merry way! RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015! "The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth." Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg



Quote: Rogues Gallery "If you had a choice of only Hanley or Farrell who would it be?'"


Depends who the other 12 were in the team! icon_wink.gif

Maybe Faz couldn't have taken us to the Highs that Hanley did in a team of World Beaters i.e Hanley was the Better Cherry on the Cake

However

We lost Faz and the club fell apart (Albeit with the loss of a few others such as Lam/Smith/O'Connor & the Coach situation) which shows how much he "Lifted" the club and led them.

If I had to pick???????????


Hanley

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Quote: jonh "I do not think the thread is aimed at naming the top 5 players on ability just the top 5 players people liked to have at the club/watch.

It becomes a bit on non envent trying to debate with someone over the plyers they have chosen as it is a totally personal thing.'"


Yawn.

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery....... I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself. Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king" 'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure' 'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it' Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg



Quote: Last Son of Wigan "Hanley
Edwards
Kenny
Farrell
Gregory

This is the ultimate list! look no further!'"


Not without Boston is isn't !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Quote: Last Son of Wigan "Yawn.'"



Come again?

Could you not have managed to add a team under the yawn? Must be the first time you have ever managed to make a post without adding a team for the 2010 season and beyond! icon_wink.gif icon_lol.gif

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Radderz
Farrell
Barrett
Renouf
Lam


They are only the players I have seen regular and can remember fully, from 1991 to 1996 I cannot remember to well.

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FAVOURITE players - not 'best' (but not far off):

Hanley
Gregory
Bell
Dermott
Farrell

Honourable mentions to Tuigamala, Skerrett, Lam, Edwards, Gill, Bell, Lydon.
Never saw Kenny play.

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In my lifetime the players I've enjoyed watching most are:

Robinson
Tuigamala
Paul
Renouf
Lam

Picked on the ability to make you think they are going to do something special when they have the ball in their hands.

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Quote: Rogues Gallery "If you had a choice of only Hanley or Farrell who would it be?'"
Ellery, every time.

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