@@pointofdifferencerugbyleague I was just a teenager but did well playing rugby for ponsonby ponies our coach was the caretaker at Richmond rd primary school then jumped ship after watching this man playing for the kiwis and went down the hill to Grey lynn pk play for the Richmond bulldogs, Fred ah koui brought Mark Graham to our prize giving and got to meet him and I was absolutely star struck in 1987, he's is a wonderful humble man
Just watched the first test from 85. Mark wasn't just cleaned up, a cheap forearm from Noel Cleal knocked him out before he hit the ground. But thats how the game was played then, noone was an angel :)
Glad to hear it!!! Had Gary Freeman, Kurt Sorensen, Motu Tony, Darrell Williams, and Shane Cooper on the poddy too. Now there's some great listens from more Auckland Legends!
This is awesome.
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Great to hear some of those stories. As an Aussie kid in the 80’s I used to think Mark Graham was a legend amongst those kiwi players.
Wow, thanks so much for watching and commenting. It was amazing to chat with MG. Was a super star!
One of if not the greatest player I have ever seen in a kiwi jersey and the reason why I changed codes and never looked back
Oh wow, who did you play for?
@@pointofdifferencerugbyleague I was just a teenager but did well playing rugby for ponsonby ponies our coach was the caretaker at Richmond rd primary school then jumped ship after watching this man playing for the kiwis and went down the hill to Grey lynn pk play for the Richmond bulldogs, Fred ah koui brought Mark Graham to our prize giving and got to meet him and I was absolutely star struck in 1987, he's is a wonderful humble man
@@tamataua4370 that's just beautiful mate. I'm star struck meeting guys over a Zoom chat, let alone meeting them in person!! So cool!
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Wow. What a player. I am Australian and still rate this guy as one of the top 5 ever players. He was next level.
@@TheMarathonomahos that's so cool mate!
Mark is correct, something is definitely happening in regards to a South Island NRL team.
Love this man, the myth THE LEGEND!
A legend, was fortunate to see him play
He was so good! Thanks for watching mate!
Loved this so much
@@mattieherewini1 thanks Champ, glad to hear it!
A great player who played our Kumuls
One of the best!
Just watched the first test from 85. Mark wasn't just cleaned up, a cheap forearm from Noel Cleal knocked him out before he hit the ground. But thats how the game was played then, noone was an angel :)
That is so true. The gloves were off for young and old back then!
Massive respect to Mr Graham. Hope to see his son’s film.
@@Badlighter yeah he's pretty amazing aye mate!
You've got us hooked. What a great episode!
Glad to hear it!!! Had Gary Freeman, Kurt Sorensen, Motu Tony, Darrell Williams, and Shane Cooper on the poddy too. Now there's some great listens from more Auckland Legends!
Wow Mark Graham - Love this guy!
@@kane3396815 he is the greatest player and the greatest human too!
KIWI LEGEND and earn it for sure
Mal Reilly is the English lock Mark is trying to think of. Turned himself into a super coach after his illustrious playing career ended.
Correct! I put a photo up of him in the poddy. What a weapon of a player!
Any bloke that has a cigga in the tunnel at halftime and be the best forward on the field is a legend😮
I was like a 10 year old, snotty nosed kid, i didn't know much of anything then, but i knew 2 names Olsen, & Mark Graham...
Lol, they are both Legends. Thanks so much for watching!
Dave, I think you need to get Alan Ruston on your podcast next lol. Great yarns to be heard.
🤣🤣🤣 I know, right!!?? That would be epic!
Go you Bears!
Champion.
@@absoluteb22 absolutely!
Dallas Donnelly i think Mark is trying to recall.
Mal Reilly
Original MG .... not that dude over in penrith 😂😂
@@NokunokuLavea Hahaha yes sir!
Actually Mark Geyer admired Mark and modelled a lot of his game off him.