We've read about "The Little Master" who was Clive Churchill. We've all heard about "The King" Wally Lewis. And now, everyone has seen the guy who will be known as "The Legend" Darren Lockyer…
As a few have mentioned in past threads, Stats dont always tell the truth about certain players who have been a major influence within the game of Rugby League, but its clear the Stats which are present in relation to Darren are quite amazing and the sign of a true champion.
To me, Darren Lockyers greatest asset on the footy field was his work 'off the ball'. His ability to slow and speed the game up/down was the best I've seen, followed with his natural ability of setting up the opposition defence to look silly on many occasions. I remember watching him on debut, shift sideways, drift backwards and then run through a hole and he made a break for about 25 meters. I remember turning to a close friend of mine and saying "Wow... the last person I saw do that was the King".
Not sure if he deserves a 3rd Golden Boot this week ahead of the efforts of Paul Gallen this year, but Gallen isnt nominated, so why not?!