Andrew Johns. Immortal #8
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I think Joey's flirtations with little pills were because of his bi polar issues and as such can be understood if not overlooked.
When you consider how as a player he changed the game with some of the innovations he introduced and set the bar for future halfbacks I think his immortal status is deserved
When you consider how as a player he changed the game with some of the innovations he introduced and set the bar for future halfbacks I think his immortal status is deserved
Twin Smith
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Best player I have ever seen by a country mile. Well deserved.
Napper
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Shoe1 said:
You are right. Although he did state he had bi-polar/depression and does alot of charity work for the Black Dog institute.
People are so quick to judge. He never done anything to enhance performance he used rec drugs.
Would we feel the same way abour Choc for breaking the law once or twice?
Its not fair on the guy and sadly i doubt he is the only player who used/uses drugs and at least he was man enough to come clean.
I was at the Men of League function last night and saw how surprised Johns was at his selection. There were a couple of players at my table. They commented how Fulton is worthy of his selection and hesitated on Wally Lewis. They felt that he only had 80 odd games in the ARL and how could you compare that against the nominees who had 250+ games each. Some players do not get the opportunity to have a team of superstars around them, like Wally had at Origin and Test level which is where he earned his position as an immortal.
It was interesting to see that the Men of League have an Honour Roll and they induct 2 or 3 players every year. The interview last night with Ferris Ashton was quite good and it pains me to say, Graeme Hughes is a good MC and he kept the interview interesting.
It was interesting to see that the Men of League have an Honour Roll and they induct 2 or 3 players every year. The interview last night with Ferris Ashton was quite good and it pains me to say, Graeme Hughes is a good MC and he kept the interview interesting.
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