The days of Union players not being fit enough and not being able to tackle are long gone.
Not everyone can move across to the same status they held in the other code but they can play.
Because the objectives of the games are the same it looks easy, but the individual objectives of the individual players are worlds apart the further down the numbers you get.
Wing and inside centre are good fits for rugby league.
Scrum half depending on the player. Back row but 8, 6 and 7 in that order because of the jobs they do.
Second row. Unlikely. Front row. Even less likely and if they do, not in the same position.
Dai Young was unique. Top of his game in Union and became a decent prop....but ecen he was not at the same level
[quote="PopTart":22rezntn]The days of Union players not being fit enough and not being able to tackle are long gone.
Not everyone can move across to the same status they held in the other code but they can play.
Because the objectives of the games are the same it looks easy, but the individual objectives of the individual players are worlds apart the further down the numbers you get.
Wing and inside centre are good fits for rugby league.
Scrum half depending on the player. Back row but 8, 6 and 7 in that order because of the jobs they do.
Second row. Unlikely. Front row. Even less likely and if they do, not in the same position.
Dai Young was unique. Top of his game in Union and became a decent prop....but ecen he was not at the same level[/quote:22rezntn]
Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill are the only forwards to my knowledge who have been dominant in both codes in recent times. Looking forward to seeing how Nawaqanitawase goes for the roosters on the edge.
[quote="Pat Bateman":3cp69e0e]Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill are the only forwards to my knowledge who have been dominant in both codes in recent times. Looking forward to seeing how [color=#FF0000:3cp69e0e]Nawaqanitawase[/color:3cp69e0e] goes for the roosters on the edge.[/quote:3cp69e0e]
What a terffic score that is in Scrabble.....
[quote="Pat Bateman":d11popl5]Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill are the only forwards to my knowledge who have been dominant in both codes in recent times. Looking forward to seeing how Nawaqanitawase goes for the roosters on the edge.[/quote:d11popl5]
Sonny Bill is a good example.
You'd think he'd be a flanker but he was at his best at centre.
Brad Thorn was just a monster athlete and very adaptable. Great player in both.
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