Memories

[happy_tiger]

If you go back further, it was relentless. Changa could time it perfectly. He could arrive at precisely the right time to do some dental extractions.
Do you remember Colin Scott’s last game?

In the NRL ... no ....in Townsville yes ....broke one of the Dixon brothers jaw ....got 18 months ....retired .....pretty sure he lives at Hervey Bay now

 

[twentyforty]

These two teams made history in 1973.
Do you know what happened?

 

[Bigtom]

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These two teams made history in 1973.
Do you know what happened?

The first 1-0 result?

 

[twentyforty]

The first 1-0 result?

Bigtom, you could be right, but the time these two teams met in the semi final was significant because it resulted in a 12 all draw. There was no alternative but to schedule a rematch at the Sydney Sports Ground on the following Tuesday. I remember it well, because I turned up for work on the Monday and my boss told me I had to have tomorrow off to play in the curtain raiser.
Jack Gibson coached the bluebags and Changa was Captain Coach of Dragons. The game was unexpected and drew a small crowd of 28k. Helped myself to a couple of beers from the jets shed, courtesy of a generous sponsor, and sat on the hill to watch the 2nd half.

 

[Cobarcats]

Bigtom, you could be right, but the time these two teams met in the semi final was significant because it resulted in a 12 all draw. There was no alternative but to schedule a rematch at the Sydney Sports Ground on the following Tuesday. I remember it well, because I turned up for work on the Monday and my boss told me I had to have tomorrow off to play in the curtain raiser.
Jack Gibson coached the bluebags and Changa was Captain Coach of Dragons. The game was unexpected and drew a small crowd of 28k. Helped myself to a couple of beers from the jets shed, courtesy of a generous sponsor, and sat on the hill to watch the 2nd half.

Keep em coming 20-40. This is awesome.
Let's do more like this but leave it up for about 5 or so replies before giving the answer. Like a preseason guessing comp to ease the boredom. Love it!

 

[Halbrowne61]

Keep em coming 20-40. This is awesome.
Let's do more like this but leave it up for about 5 or so replies before giving the answer. Like a preseason guessing comp to ease the boredom. Love it!

And I was going to go for the 1-0 score line !
Gotta love the memories.

 

[twentyforty]

And I was going to go for the 1-0 score line !
Gotta love the memories.

I think Pringle captained the jets and they had a reputation as a very good defensive team. Dragons threw everything at them without breaking their resolve. I could be wrong but I don’t think there were points scored in the 2nd half?

 

[Halbrowne61]

I think Pringle captained the jets and they had a reputation as a very good defensive team. Dragons threw everything at them without breaking their resolve. I could be wrong but I don’t think there were points scored in the 2nd half?

Fifty years ago 20/40 but think you are correct.
I would say both defences were on top that day.

 

[twentyforty]

Fifty years ago 20/40 but think you are correct.
I would say both defences were on top that day.

Has it been that long Browny? that time has gone by so quickly. I had to check. Dragons lead 5-3 at halftime. Final score Dragons 5- Newtown 8.

 

[ancient_magpie]

In the middle of watching a 2016 game between us and storm.in our side Tedesco Moses The fox I'm getting a bit teary

 

[Tucker]

In the middle of watching a 2016 game between us and storm.in our side Tedesco Moses The fox I'm getting a bit teary

we win?

 

[Cobarcats]

One of my favourite WT at the top

 

[Cobarcats]

Marika Koroibete #154
(2012-14)

Taniela Tuiaki #101 (2006-09)

Imagine these two wingers playing for us right now.

 

[Merlot]

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Marika Koroibete #154
(2012-14)
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Taniela Tuiaki #101 (2006-09)

Imagine these two wingers playing in their prime for us right now.

Taniela is the greatest player this club has ever had,shame about the ankle

 

[happy_tiger]

Taniela is the greatest player this club has ever had,shame about the ankle

Shame we didn't get to see Tuqiri and TNT together for a single game

 

[KingRobbie]

Shame we didn't get to see Tuqiri and TNT together for a single game

Would’ve won the comp in 2010 if Taniela didn’t get injured.

One more damaging outside back of his quality and we would’ve beat the Dragons.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Because Jack played for both Balmain and Wests, this is relevant. From 2.12 watch Jack's cover tackle on McIndoe who as known as the Emerald Express. Tedesco would not make that tackle and I doubt if the great Billy Slater would make it either.

 

[twentyforty]

And don’t forget the immortals brother, Peter, who was a mighty Tiger.

Provan heading for the line, passes to Parker, Parker to Williams...Williams is over!!!

 

[Halbrowne61]

Provan heading for the line, passes to Parker, Parker to Williams...Williams is over!!!

And I was sitting 2 rows back in the Paddington hill corner right where Sid scored.
Fabulous memory for me, and all Tiger supporters

 

[Halbrowne61]

Because Jack played for both Balmain and Wests, this is relevant. From 2.12 watch Jack's cover tackle on McIndoe who as known as the Emerald Express. Tedesco would not make that tackle and I doubt if the great Billy Slater would make it either.

That’s enough evidence for those who haven’t seen him play.
“Jimmy” was a star in his day and why he was named as the best full back in the game, of his era. I’m not gonna say ever but he is up there.
Some great memories in that tape. Thanks PC1