Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:55 pm  

The likes of Mick Harrison and Trevor Skerrett would have beasted Carvell if they played/trained the same as modern day pros. I'd have Harrison in my 13 any day of the week.

Overall though if I had to have one player from all that i've seen I'd have to go with Topliss, skill, bravery and tactically superior. I reckon the only reason he didn't get so many caps for GB is that he played for Wakey at a time when they were unsuccessful & unfashionable.

Spot on ,I'd have Knocker imho

Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:03 pm  

I asked my Dad the same question. He's 80 and has been following Hull since the war.

Without hesitation he said Bruce Ryan. A flying Australian winger who beat people for fun.

He played for Hull for three seasons form 1947-1950, before Leeds bought him for a World Record fee of £4,500.

No doubt tipped off by an external source!!!

Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:06 pm  

Knocker - God in hull shirt. The loudest I ever heard threepenny was when his name was announced in the team for a derby when he came back from an injury. The place erupted. the game was won in that moment

Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:25 pm  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

Didn't happen!!!

No forums in those days.....

...but i do remember the 1978/79 season. We won 26/26 games in Division Two (see Guinness World Records for further details!!!!).

From what I remember Knocker went the whole season without being tackled in possession. In the last game at home to New Hunslet he dropped the ball and the old bloke behind us shouted 'Bloody Norton'.

Perhaps we've always been hard to please?

Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:37 pm  

Duncan Jackson was another great player Mike Scott our Johnny W the list is endless ..the 4 New Zealand lads could add something to a team I have seen some great player at Hull FC over the years

Re: If you could...... : Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:40 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

I asked my Dad the same question. He's 80 and has been following Hull since the war.

Without hesitation he said Bruce Ryan. A flying Australian winger who beat people for fun.

He played for Hull for three seasons form 1947-1950, before Leeds bought him for a World Record fee of £4,500.

No doubt tipped off by an external source!!!

When he ran his Knees nearly touch his chin he ran like a Shire horse

Re: If you could...... : Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:26 am  

To fit into our current squad I would agree with the vote for Richie Barnett. The guy was pure class & just seemed to glide through defences. He could also put in some massive hits in defence. Wish we could have had him a few years earlier.

Re: If you could...... : Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:28 am  

Mick Crane and Richie Barnett

Re: If you could...... : Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:46 am  

If we base it on requirements/positions for next year then as follows:

second row: Len Casey (hard as nails, tighten the defence, when he played full game if not sent off)

Centre: Gary Schofield ( fast as lightening, with brilliant rugby brain)

Re: If you could...... : Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:16 pm  

Past....Knocker

Present....Danny Brough