Absolutely ridiculous that Brett kimmorley was the halfback with Johns out when langer had guided Brisbane to a major semi final, Queensland to a series draw and had been top 3 halfbacks all season with the dally m medal winner johns and golden boot winner jones the only other ones ahead of him. Kimmorley was great but he wasn’t Johns or langer or jones
Kimmorley was a far better player than jones and Alfie was past his best and retiring that year, kimmorley had more skill than Alfie and a more conventional halfback.
Alfie was retiring, the selectors were looking to the future. It's the same reason they didn't pick Lote Tuqiri or Chris McKenna who were also leaving the NRL. The Kangaroos won so what's the problem?
With the passing of time we forget just good the little general was. This game is a great reminder.
jeez those 2 kiwi front rowers were awesome
Absolutely ridiculous that Brett kimmorley was the halfback with Johns out when langer had guided Brisbane to a major semi final, Queensland to a series draw and had been top 3 halfbacks all season with the dally m medal winner johns and golden boot winner jones the only other ones ahead of him. Kimmorley was great but he wasn’t Johns or langer or jones
Kimmorley was a far better player than jones and Alfie was past his best and retiring that year, kimmorley had more skill than Alfie and a more conventional halfback.
@@zamb323 kimmorley did not have more skill than alfie. thats ridiculous.
@@thievinbrudda watch the 2003 Ashes series mate he terrorised the GB with his Passing Game. Alf god love couldn’t do that!
Alfie was retiring, the selectors were looking to the future. It's the same reason they didn't pick Lote Tuqiri or Chris McKenna who were also leaving the NRL. The Kangaroos won so what's the problem?