Official Sharks Hall of Fame

[SF]

Current Updated List (Feb-2025)

To be considered for the Hall of Fame, a player must have met four of the following five criteria:

• Demonstrated exceptional performance on and off the field
• Played State of Origin
• Been an international Test representative. (Including Rugby League World Cup matches)
• Played 100 first-grade games for the Cronulla Sharks or won a premiership with the Club.
• Received a Dally M Medal, NRL-recognised award (e.g. Dally M positional award, Provan Summons Medal, Rothmans Medal, Ken Stephen Medal) or a Porter-Gallen Medal/Sharks Player of the Year award.

In the tables below I'm going to ignore the first criteria, and leave any off-field considerations to the morality police.
So assuming all players pass the "exceptional performance" criteria, they need at least 3/4 of the remaining criteria.

Current Hall of Fame and Immortals (as of Feb-2025):

Player	State of Origin	International Test	100 Games or Premiership	Major Award
Greg Pierce (Immortal)	Yes	Yes	Yes	?
Tommy Bishop (Immortal)	No	Yes	No	RLW Player of the Year 1970
Steve Rogers (Immortal)	Yes	Yes	Games	Rothmans Medal 1975 Dally M Player of the Year 1981 NRL Hall of Fame
Gavin Miller (Immortal)	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal 1989 Dally M Player of the Year x 2 Rothmans Medal 1989 Man of Steel 1986
Andrew Ettingshausen (Immortal)	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal x 2 Dally M Centre of the Year Ken Stephen Medal NRL Hall of Fame
Dane Sorensen	No	Yes	Yes	Dally M Prop of the Year 1981
David Peachey	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal x 3, Dally M Fullback of the Year x 2
Mat Rogers	Yes	Yes	Games	Dally M Rep Player of the Year 1999
Jason Stevens	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal 2004
Paul Gallen	Yes	Yes	Both	Porter-Gallen Medal x 5
Brett Kimmorley	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal 2002

Believed to be Eligible (3/4 or 4/4):

Player	State of Origin	International Test	100 Games or Premiership	Major Award
Andrew Fifita	Yes	Yes	Both	Porter-Gallen Medal 2016
Wade Graham	Yes	Yes	Both	Porter-Gallen Medal 2015
Danny Lee	Yes	No	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal x 2
Mark McGaw	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Luke Lewis	Yes	Yes	Both	Clive Churchill Medal 2016.
Nicho Hynes	Yes	Yes	No	Dally M Medal
Danny Nutley	Yes	No	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal x 2
Matt Prior	Yes	Yes	Both	Porter-Gallen Medal 2016
James Maloney	Yes	Yes	Premiership	Dally M 5/8 of the Year 2016
Paul Green	Yes	Yes	No (95)	Rothmans Medal
Greg Bird	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal 2006
Martin Lang	Yes	Yes	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal 1998
Valentine Holmes	Yes	Yes	Both	Porter-Gallen Medal 2018
Les Davidson	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Matt Moylan	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Anthony Tupou	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Phil Bailey	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Michael Ennis	Yes	No	Premiership	Dally M Hooker of the Year 2015
Ronaldo Mulitalo	No (selected)	Yes	Games	Ken Stephen Medal
Sam Tagataese	No	Yes (Samoa)	Both	Ken Stephen Medal
Luke Douglas	No (18th man)	Yes (Scotland)	Games	Porter-Gallen Medal
Chris McKenna	Yes	Yes	Games	?
Ken Maddison	Yes	Yes	No (78)	Rothmans Medal 1975

Uncertain (at least 2/4, but unsure on another criteria, such as Major Awards):

Player	State of Origin	International Test	100 Games or Premiership	Major Award
Ron Turner	Yes	Yes	No (96)	?
Kurt Sorensen	No	Yes	Yes	?
Jonathan Docking	Yes	No	Yes	?
Steve Kneen	Yes	Yes	No (Amco Cup!)	?
Luke Covell	No	Yes	Yes	?
Alan Wilson	Yes	No	Yes	? (Dally M Rookie of the Year 1987)
Graham Wilson	Yes	Yes	No	?
Paul Khan	Yes	No	Yes	?
Sosaia Feki	No	Yes	Both	?
Briton Nikora	No	Yes	Yes	?
Dan Stains	Yes	Toured in 1989 but no Tests	Yes	?
Ricky Leutele	No	Yes (Samoa)	Yes	?
Jack Bird	Yes	No	Premiership	?
Jayson Bukuya	No	Yes (Fiji)	Premiership	?
Craig Greenhill	Yes	Yes	No	?
Gerard Beale	No	Yes	Premiership	?
Geoff Bell	Yes	Yes (Scotland)	No	?
Aaron Raper	Yes	Yes	No	?
Ray Corcoran	Yes	No	Yes	?
Aaron Woods	Yes	Yes	No	Prop of the Year @ Tigers
Sione Katoa	No	Yes	Yes	?
Kade Snowden	Yes	Yes	No	?
Chris Heighington	No	Yes (England)	Both	?

Believed to be ineligible (two or more "No"s):

Player	State of Origin	International Test	100 Games or Premiership	Major Award
Cliff Watson	No	Yes	No	?
Chad Townsend	No	No	Yes	Porter-Gallen Medal
Preston Campbell	No	No	No	Dally M Medal
Mick Mullane Jr	No	No	No	?
Rick Bourke	No	No	Yes	?
Barry Russell	No	No	Yes	Rothmans Medal
Terry Hughes	No	No	No	Rothmans Medal
Craig Dimond	No	No	No	Porter-Gallen Medal
Paul Donaghy	No	No	No	Porter-Gallen Medal
Shaun Johnson	No	Yes	No	Porter-Gallen Medal
William Kennedy	No	No	Yes	Porter-Gallen Medal
Blayke Brailey	No	No	Yes	Porter-Gallen Medal x 2
Adam Dykes	No	No	Yes	Porter-Gallen Medal
Mitch Healey	No	No	Yes	?
Ben Barba	No	No	Premiership	? Dally M Medal @ Bulldogs 2016 Players Player
Monty Porter	Yes	No	No	?
David Hatch	No	No	Yes	Dally M Captain Of The Year 1985,1988
Ben Pomeroy	No	No	Yes	?
John Maguire	No	No	Yes	?
Jeff Robson	No	No	No	?
Ben Ross	Yes	No	No	?
Nigel Vagana	No	Yes	No	?
Chris Beattie	Yes	No	No	?
Colin Best	No	No	No	?
Tawera Nikau	No	Yes	No	?
Russell Richardson	No	Yes	No	?
Richie Barnett	No	Yes	No	?
Michael Speechley	No	No	Yes	?
Michael Porter	No	No	Yes	?
Chris Gardner	No	No	Yes	?
Rowland Beckett	No	No	No	?
Roger Millward	No	Yes	No	?
Steve Edmonds	No	No	Yes	?
Trent Hodkinson	Yes	No	No	Ken Stephen Medal @ Bulldogs
Braydon Trindall	No	No	No	?
Michael Gordon	No	No	No	Porter-Gallen Medal x 2
Sean Ryan	Yes (SL)	No	Yes	?
Sam Isemonger	No	No	No	?
Nathan Long	No	No	Yes	?
Dean Treister	No	No	Yes	?
Andrew Pierce	No	No	Yes	?
Jeremy Smith	No	Yes	No (42)	Porter-Gallen Medal 2012

Notes:

• Based on wikipedia/RLP. They may be incomplete or exclude Super League games.
• I may have introduced some errors.... done very quickly.
• In no particular order
• Not a full list of all eligible players
• Assuming the rep appearances don't have to be for the Sharks. There could be some strange cases where players don't meet the 100-game/Premiership criteria, but meet all the others. I haven't come across any obvious though. I believe the 100-game/Premiership criteria should be a mandatory one.
• For Premiership, I am assuming only the final 17 players, not the full squad
• I've generally only listed the first Major Award that qualifies them. Many have multiple awards. Not sure if awards only count if they were won during time at Cronulla.
• For State of Origin, I counted pre-Origin NSW/QLD Firsts.
• I have not included NRLW - Tiana Penitani and Emma Tonegato would likely be eligible, possibly others.
• Test Matches should maybe only include Tier 1 and Pacific nations. Not Scotland/Ireland etc.
• The "Exceptional performance off the field" will be the most controversial aspect of the criteria.
• Sharks Player of the Year records not known (online) before 1989. Dally M-type positional Awards not known before 1980

Let me know any corrections!

 

[Six Again]

Sharks to induct 11 legends into inaugural Hall of Fame

Eleven of the greatest players to represent the Sharks will be welcomed into the club’s newly established Hall of Fame in February.

www.sharks.com.au

Eleven of the greatest players to represent the Sharks will be welcomed into the club’s newly established Hall of Fame in an illustrious ceremony at Sharks Stadium on February 18, 2025.

The five Sharks Immortals – living legends Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen and Tommy Bishop, as well as the late Steve Rogers and Greg Pierce – will earn entry to the Hall of Fame alongside six other Cronulla champions to be revealed during a prestigious black-tie dinner.

An esteemed selection committee, led by club historian Ashley Taylor and featuring Miller, Ettingshausen, Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta, chairman Steve Mace and News Corp journalists Phil Rothfield and David Riccio, followed strict criteria to decide upon the inaugural honourees.

Sharks Members and fans will have the opportunity to witness history and pay tribute to giants of the game, with ticketed seating available in the ET Grandstand with prime viewing of the on-field proceedings.

Sharks Members will be offered special pre-sale access from 11am on Wednesday, December 11 via Ticketek until the public sale begins at 2pm. Book early to avoid disappointment or contact the Sharks corporate team for details on private suites and hospitality for the event.

Media personalities Yvonne Sampson and Andrew Voss will host the evening, which will also include a live performance from 2024 Australian Idol winner and Sharks superfan Dylan Wright.

Mezzatesta said: "Our Hall of Fame will recognise absolute greatness; players who have given their heart and soul for the Sharks and left an indelible mark on our proud club and the game of rugby league.

"While we've previously honoured five Immortals, it was important to broaden the scope and ensure we had a process to formally acknowledge more of our legends.

"The Hall of Fame & Immortals presentation will rank among our club's most momentous occasions as we toast to some of the finest ever to wear the black, white and blue.

"We look forward to marking this new chapter in the history of Sharks where excellence is celebrated and legends are immortalised."

To be considered for the Hall of Fame, a player must have met four of the following five criteria:

• Demonstrated exceptional performance on and off the field
• Been an international Test representative. (Including Rugby League World Cup matches)
• Played State of Origin
• Played 100 first-grade games for the Cronulla Sharks or won a premiership with the Club.
• Received a Dally M Medal, NRL-recognised award (e.g. Dally M positional award, Provan Summons Medal, Rothmans Medal, Ken Stephen Medal) or a Porter-Gallen Medal/Sharks Player of the Year award.

The Hall of Fame's introduction comes almost 22 years after Ettingshausen, Miller and Rogers were inducted as the first three Sharks Immortals – the all-time best of the best – at an emotional gala function in 2003. Pierce and Bishop earned Immortal status in 2005.

 

[SF]

Did anyone get an email with the ticket password?

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/SHA9825/venues/SHA/performances/ESHA0000025Y/tickets

Edit: never mind, email arrived now.

 

[Shark_Hatch]

Who is everyone's early guess of the current 6 new guys?

 

[apezza]

Sharks to induct 11 legends into inaugural Hall of Fame

Eleven of the greatest players to represent the Sharks will be welcomed into the club’s newly established Hall of Fame in February.

www.sharks.com.au

Plenty of time to buy tickets ?????? Today

On top of Las Vagas , All Stars , WA Double Header , 2025 Membership , State of Origin


Eleven of the greatest players to represent the Sharks will be welcomed into the club’s newly established Hall of Fame in an illustrious ceremony at Sharks Stadium on February 18, 2025.

The five Sharks Immortals – living legends Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen and Tommy Bishop, as well as the late Steve Rogers and Greg Pierce – will earn entry to the Hall of Fame alongside six other Cronulla champions to be revealed during a prestigious black-tie dinner.


An esteemed selection committee, led by club historian Ashley Taylor and featuring Miller, Ettingshausen, Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta, chairman Steve Mace and News Corp journalists Phil Rothfield and David Riccio, followed strict criteria to decide upon the inaugural honourees.

Sharks Members and fans will have the opportunity to witness history and pay tribute to giants of the game, with ticketed seating available in the ET Grandstand with prime viewing of the on-field proceedings.

Sharks Members will be offered special pre-sale access from 11am on Wednesday, December 11 via Ticketek until the public sale begins at 2pm. Book early to avoid disappointment or contact the Sharks corporate team for details on private suites and hospitality for the event.

Media personalities Yvonne Sampson and Andrew Voss will host the evening, which will also include a live performance from 2024 Australian Idol winner and Sharks superfan Dylan Wright.

Mezzatesta said: "Our Hall of Fame will recognise absolute greatness; players who have given their heart and soul for the Sharks and left an indelible mark on our proud club and the game of rugby league.

"While we've previously honoured five Immortals, it was important to broaden the scope and ensure we had a process to formally acknowledge more of our legends.

"The Hall of Fame & Immortals presentation will rank among our club's most momentous occasions as we toast to some of the finest ever to wear the black, white and blue.

"We look forward to marking this new chapter in the history of Sharks where excellence is celebrated and legends are immortalised."

To be considered for the Hall of Fame, a player must have met four of the following five criteria:

• Demonstrated exceptional performance on and off the field
• Been an international Test representative. (Including Rugby League World Cup matches)
• Played State of Origin
• Played 100 first-grade games for the Cronulla Sharks or won a premiership with the Club.
• Received a Dally M Medal, NRL-recognised award (e.g. Dally M positional award, Provan Summons Medal, Rothmans Medal, Ken Stephen Medal) or a Porter-Gallen Medal/Sharks Player of the Year award.

The Hall of Fame's introduction comes almost 22 years after Ettingshausen, Miller and Rogers were inducted as the first three Sharks Immortals – the all-time best of the best – at an emotional gala function in 2003. Pierce and Bishop earned Immortal status in 2005.

Bit disappointing Ruan Simms didn't get on the judging panel!

 

[SF]

In 2003, the club named the top ten Cronulla Sharks Legends, as nominated by the fans and picked by a panel of rugby league experts.
The ten selected players were:
Cliff Watson, Greg Pierce, Mark McGaw, Steve Rogers, Andrew Ettingshausen, Mat Rogers, Tommy Bishop, Gavin Miller, David Hatch, and David Peachey.

Sharks Team of the Half Century:
1. David Peachey
2. Mat Rogers
3. Steve Rogers
4. Andrew Ettingshausen
5. Valentine Holmes
6. James Maloney
7. Tommy Bishop
8. Cliff Watson
9. Michael Ennis
10. Dane Sorensen
11. Greg Pierce
12. Gavin Miller
13. Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange
14. Andrew Fifita
15. Brett Kimmorley
16. Steve Kneen
17. Jason Stevens
Coach – Shane Flanagan



So my guesses for the remaining 6 players are:

• David Peachey
• Paul Gallen
• Wade Graham
• Andrew Fifita
• Not sure of the final two, maybe:
  • Dane Sorensen (if he meets the final Award criteria).
    • 3rd most appearances. Aside from one year at the Roosters, he was very much a one-club man. Also spent time on the board.
  • Mat Rogers... still a bit dirty that he left though. Only 37th on the list of appearances.
  • Another one of the Grand Final heroes e.g. Maloney or Ennis
  • Mark McGaw
  • Jason Stevens

Danny Lee (Origin, Prop of the Year 1995, no Test matches)

Ineligible (I think):

• Cliff Watson (fails on minimum games + Origin)
• David Hatch (no Origin or Test match, only Presidents 13)

Mick Mullane Jr (rep games)
Rick Bourke (rep games)


Uncertain:

Steve Kneen (meets the Rep criteria, but only 87 games… not sure if any big awards, also had a long suspension)

Ron Turner - only 92 games, not sure of awards

Kurt Sorensen - enough games, no Origin, not sure about awards

Jon Docking - played Origin, no Tests, not sure on awards

 

[Sevshark]

Who is everyone's early guess of the current 6 new guys?

You imagine Gal is a lock(get it? LOL), would have to be looking at inducting him into the immortals as well.

My other early pick would be Rat with his points records, then I'd probably be looking at blokes like Sparkles, Stevens, Peachey, Wade and Fifs

I'm too young to confidently name most deserving players from further back.

 

[egg]

In 2003, the club named the top ten Cronulla Sharks Legends, as nominated by the fans and picked by a panel of rugby league experts.
The ten selected players were:
Cliff Watson, Greg Pierce, Mark McGaw, Steve Rogers, Andrew Ettingshausen, Mat Rogers, Tommy Bishop, Gavin Miller, David Hatch, and David Peachey.

Sharks Team of the Half Century:
1. David Peachey
2. Mat Rogers
3. Steve Rogers
4. Andrew Ettingshausen
5. Valentine Holmes
6. James Maloney
7. Tommy Bishop
8. Cliff Watson
9. Michael Ennis
10. Dane Sorenson
11. Greg Pierce
12. Gavin Miller
13. Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange
14. Andrew Fifita
15. Brett Kimmorley
16. Steve Kneen
17. Jason Stevens
Coach – Shane Flanagan



So my guesses for the remaining 6 players are:

• Cliff Watson
• David Peachey
• Paul Gallen
• Wade Graham
• Andrew Fifita
• Not sure of the final one, maybe:
  • Dane Sorensen (if he meets the final Award criteria)
  • Mat Rogers

Existing- as above
Gavin Miller, Andrew Ettingshausen ,Tommy Bishop , Steve Rogers and Greg Pierce

My tips

Paul Gallen

The skipper who managed to finally bring the trophy home to the Sutherland Shire after 50 years of trying, the Grand Final win capped an outstanding career for current club captain Paul Gallen.

“Turn the porch lights off, we’re bring the trophy home,” Gallen proclaimed at ANZ Stadium following the win over the Storm, with his leadership and never-say-die attitude instrumental in the Sharks success.

Gallen joined the Sharks in 2001, debuting in round 15 against his junior club the Eels. Few could have imagined the career he would build from there, with Gallen playing 281 games for Cronulla, along with 24 matches for NSW, many of those as captain, and 32 Test matches for Australia.

With an huge engine that enabled him to play big minutes each week, Gallen would rack up impressive individual stats on a regular basis, however it was team success which he craved, the Grand Final win in 2016 the culmination of all his previous efforts.

The Sharks captain courageous’, Gallen epitomised the hard-nosed attitude of the teams in which he played.

Ron Turner ( honourable mention John McMartin and Michael Ennis )

From Gunnedah in northern NSW, Ron Turner joined the Cronulla Club in 1970 and that same year after being selected in the Australian squad for the World Cup Tour of England, became the club’s first international player.

Turner played at hooker in the World Cup Final in which Australia defeated England at Leeds in 1970, in a team which contained legends of the game such as Bob Fulton, Bob McCarthy, Ron Coote and Bob O’Reilly, while keeping the highly regarded Elwyn Walters on the Kangaroos reserves bench.

He would go on to play four games for the Kangaroos and one match for NSW.

Built up quite a partnership with the likes of Tommy Bishop and Cliff Watson at the Sharks, culminating in their appearance in the 1973 Grand Final, with Turner playing five seasons and 92 top grade matches for the club.


After leaving the Sharks in 1975 Turner had one year with the Newtown Jets.

Rugged, tough and typical of his era, Turner was the first of many Sharks to represent country and state. While many current Sharks fans would not have seen him play, Turner’s credentials indicate a player of the highest calibre and one who would sit proudly in the Sharks Team of the Half Century.

David Peachey

One of the Club’s most iconic players.


David Peachey moved from Dubbo in rural New South Wales to debut for the Sharks in 1994 where he begun his 232 game career in Sharks colours.

The once Club captain’s trademark ability to glide through defensive lines and loping stride made him a fan favourite throughout the league.

Named Dally M Fullback of the Year in 1999 and 2000 along with Dally M Captain of the Year in 2001, Peachey made two State of Origin appearances (1 x ARL, 1 x Super League) along with touring for the Australian Super League side.

Cliff Watson

One of the hard-men of his era, Watson played an extremely effective role as peacekeeper and protector of sorts to his Sharks teammates, fellow Englishman and Sharks Captain-Coach Tommy Bishop amongst them, during their Grand Final year of 1973.


Watson was a tower of strength for the Sharks in those early years culminating in the Grand Final of ‘73, with him, Bishop and their teammates only denied success by two touches of Bobby Fulton magic in the premiership decider.

He was however much more than just a bully-boy, with Watson’s rugged style earning him over 30 Great Britain caps and a reputation as one of the leading front rowers in the game.

Played three seasons and 38 games for the Sharks, but despite his being just a relatively short stint, it was certainly a memorable one with the physicality of the ’73 Grand Final and the performance of Watson still spoken about to this day.

Maybe the oldest prop forward nominee for the Sharks Team of the Half Century but certainly amongst the favourites to claim one of the two positions available.

Dane Sorensen

A Kiwi international who would finish his career with 19 Tests caps, at the time of his retirement Dane Sorensen held the club record for most appearances with 216 First Grade games with the Cronulla Sharks.

Sorensen first made the New Zealand team in 1972 as a teenager before joining the Cronulla club in 1977, later that year becoming the first New Zealander to be selected for the Kiwis while based overseas.

A player known for his high work rate and determined attitude, Sorenson turned out for the Sharks for seven seasons, before departing in 1984 then returning in 1985 where he would play through until his retirement in 1989.


Was joined at the Sharks by brother Kurt, with the pair exhibiting vastly different styles, Dane the ever reliable go-forward man in the middle, Kurt the barnstorming back-rower capable of breaking a game open with one of his trademark charges.

Somewhat unusual from a front rower, Sorenson was also a capable goal-kicker, slotting 66 goals in his 216 games played.

Kiwi international, 200-gamer for the Sharks, a quality performer, Sorensen should come under strong consideration for one of two prop positions in the Sharks Team of the Half Century.

Mat Rogers

Born in Caringbah as the son of Sharks Immortal Steve Rogers, Mat would learn the game as a junior with the Engadine Dragons before going on to enjoy an illustrious career, one that would see him become a dual-code international.

With the ability to play wing, fullback, centre or five eighth, many of his most notable exploits were on the flank, with Rogers scoring 75 tries in 123 appearances for the Sharks in seven seasons.

Also a prolific goal kicker, Rogers eclipsed some of the point-scoring records of his legendary father Steve, most notably the mark of 26 in one match coming from a three try, seven goal effort against Newcastle in 2000.

Earned selection for the Kangaroos and Queensland Origin team before leaving the Sharks in 2001 to play rugby union, where he would go on to represent the Wallabies. Returned to rugby league and the Gold Coast Titans in 2007.

It certainly isn’t outside the realms of possibility that there could be two Rogers’ including in the Sharks Team of the Half Century.

 

[djhabib]

I'm realistic here I don't think wade gets in yet.

 

[Sevshark]

In 2003, the club named the top ten Cronulla Sharks Legends, as nominated by the fans and picked by a panel of rugby league experts.
The ten selected players were:
Cliff Watson, Greg Pierce, Mark McGaw, Steve Rogers, Andrew Ettingshausen, Mat Rogers, Tommy Bishop, Gavin Miller, David Hatch, and David Peachey.

Sharks Team of the Half Century:
1. David Peachey
2. Mat Rogers
3. Steve Rogers
4. Andrew Ettingshausen
5. Valentine Holmes
6. James Maloney
7. Tommy Bishop
8. Cliff Watson
9. Michael Ennis
10. Dane Sorensen
11. Greg Pierce
12. Gavin Miller
13. Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange
14. Andrew Fifita
15. Brett Kimmorley
16. Steve Kneen
17. Jason Stevens
Coach – Shane Flanagan



So my guesses for the remaining 6 players are:

• David Peachey
• Paul Gallen
• Wade Graham
• Andrew Fifita
• Not sure of the final two, maybe:
  • Dane Sorensen (if he meets the final Award criteria).
    • 3rd most appearances
    • Aside from one year at the Roosters, he was very much a one-club man
    • Also spent time on the board.
  • Mat Rogers... still a bit dirty that he left though. Only 37th on the list of appearances.
  • Another one of the Grand Final heroes e.g. Maloney or Ennis
  • Mark McGaw
  • Jason Stevens

Ineligible (I think):

• Cliff Watson (fails on minimum games + Origin)
• David Hatch (no Origin or Test match, only Presidents 13)

Might not be this year but I think they will make an exception for Cliff at some point, his ineligible for Origin by birth but think having both Lions and English Caps has to be a consideration there.

Also worth noting that Tommy Bishop should be ineligible for the hall of fame for the same reasons as him.

 

[Shark_Hatch]

You imagine Gal is a lock(get it? LOL), would have to be looking at inducting him into the immortals as well.

My other early pick would be Rat with his points records, then I'd probably be looking at blokes like Sparkles, Stevens, Peachey, Wade and Fifs

I'm too young to confidently name most deserving players from further back.

Paul Gallen is locked in without a doubt but from this current generation, I'm thinking the Peach, Matty Rogers, Wade Graham, Jason Stevens, Fifita & possibly Mick Ennis are all within a chance. I'm to young aswell to think of the 70's-80's era though. Brett Kimmorley could be an outside chance too.

 

[Shark_Hatch]

I'm realistic here I don't think wade gets in yet.

I think he's met 4/5 criteria though, played over 100, won one of those trophies pretty sure, won a premiership then played rep for NSW & Australia I'm pretty sure?

 

[bort]

I'm realistic here I don't think wade gets in yet.

I think he's met 4/5 criteria though, played over 100, won one of those trophies pretty sure, won a premiership then played rep for NSW & Australia I'm pretty sure?

I could see him being in a next round.

Doesn't help Wade he had a few lean years at the back end of his career but at times was arguably the best second rower in the world and anyone who would have had someone above him as best would have had to at least admit he was the most skillfull

 

[djhabib]

I think he's met 4/5 criteria though, played over 100, won one of those trophies pretty sure, won a premiership then played rep for NSW & Australia I'm pretty sure?

Yeah just feel like others should be ahead of him

 

[HaroldBishop]

I could see him being in a next round.

Doesn't help Wade he had a few lean years at the back end of his career but at times was arguably the best second rower in the world and anyone who would have had someone above him as best would have had to at least admit he was the most skillfull

Could be a little inconsistent at times but I agree, at his best I wouldn't have taken any other second rower ahead of him.

 

[Sevshark]

I think he's met 4/5 criteria though, played over 100, won one of those trophies pretty sure, won a premiership then played rep for NSW & Australia I'm pretty sure?

Won the Monty Porter in 2015 is 5/5 on the criteria.

Sucks the Dally m only named one positional award for most of his career because deserves one.

 

[Shark_Hatch]

I could see him being in a next round.

Doesn't help Wade he had a few lean years at the back end of his career but at times was arguably the best second rower in the world and anyone who would have had someone above him as best would have had to at least admit he was the most skillfull

Fair enough but surely sometime he'll make it on there if he doesn't make it yet, he was a pretty tough guy to play against aswell though.

 

[Sevshark]

I could see him being in a next round.

Doesn't help Wade he had a few lean years at the back end of his career but at times was arguably the best second rower in the world and anyone who would have had someone above him as best would have had to at least admit he was the most skillfull

He was so skilful that at his best no one even thinks to mentions his defence.

I've only heard one person give him his respect in that regard. Cooper Cronk.

 

[djhabib]

He was so skilful that at his best no one even thinks to mentions his defence.

I've only heard one person give him his respect in that regard. Cooper Cronk.

We don't win in 2016 without the pressure he put on cronk during that game

 

[Sevshark]

We don't win in 2016 without the pressure he put on cronk during that game

Bloke probably still wakes up in a cold sweat