Bit of a "rare bird" to put it mildly was "Winker Watson", had a couple of spells at 'Fax and Bratfud Northern before his day in the sun at Wembley if I recall....

David Bishop was a favorite of mine too, but just too unfit lol. Charlie Macalister will certainly remember him....
also Gavin Miller was top quality and i also liked Greg Austin, a real try scorer but he only played in the lower leagues for us before being released

The worst player i can think of was David Hoskins, the Aussie prop, utter tosh, he made Crossman look good lol

What was the name of that lad who played full back (no hair) I think he left us after the game we played at Featherstone when Stanley was carried shoulder high round the ground after the game. He'd (Stanley) just signed for Gateshead and although we lost you would never have thought it.

lee sibray???

What did you guys think of Richard Slater? Real workhorse and a great player for us before leaving for Fev and the Hull KR. I know Rich and he has fond memories of his time at NCP, he recommended Ben Cockayne to sign up with you when you showed your interest in him.

And what a try that was.
If Hull fans think Tom Briscoe's against us was good then that was 20 times better.
Waltzed inside and out of all 3 of Hull's Kiwi Internationals without having a finger laid on him.

I rated Rich Slater and give him a Rovers scarf after his last game for us.
Was a very good player at the level we were at back then and was one of those players who you never saw come off second best if there was a bit of biff.

as an fc fan, always thought greg austin was a class finisher for you (among other teams). I'd have him in your team somewhere.

"Slats" tackled anything that moved. Good player.

Anthony Sullivan and Greg Austin were a great partnership, and Brian Niebling certainly made impact from the front row. As for the Bish, anyone remember singing " Charlie, Charlie hows your jaw " he took it in good fun though !!

Michael Porter was the worst-hence my tribute

Solid as a rock. Really good player.

2 Aussie props that need a mention are Peter Johnston i remember with fondness that side stepping try he scored under the sticks against leeds in CC SEMI at elland rd 1986.

Mick Porter the first player i ever remember wearing a scrum cap both wher rugged props and it was a shame both players never stayed more then 1 year

Troy McCarthy... i would of liked to of seen him again