Biggest Rugby Kicks- Longest Penalties and Drop Goals

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  • This is a compilation of some of the longest kicks that rugby has ever seen featuring Elliot Daly, Francois Steyn, Jonny Sexton and more. One of the longest kicks seen on the international stage by Paul Thorburn in 1985 is excluded from this video due to poor clip quality. There are longer kicks in then video than Paul's as his only measured 70 yards 8 and a half inches (64.2m) but considering he did not have a tee the kick is very remarkable. .Please like subscribe and hope you enjoy!
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  • @jaytainui796
    @jaytainui796 7 років тому +103

    Commentator about Daly..."He does have a Siege gun on the left foot". Then 'BOOOM'. Good one

  • @interfear1
    @interfear1 7 років тому +139

    For a moment there, I thought Elliot Daly was Leigh Halfpenny LOL That haircut and beard combo makes them look like brothers.

    • @benn9560
      @benn9560 5 років тому

      interfear1 I didn’t notice 😆

  • @traubele
    @traubele 5 років тому +35

    5:35 "that is one hick of a penalty keck"

  •  7 років тому +28

    Hey, great stuff!

  • @jca111
    @jca111 7 років тому +101

    A "Longest Penalties" video and you don't include the longest international kick of them all by Paul Thorburn. It's legendary, with an old, wet, heavy, leather ball as well.

    • @JamesSmith-vk2ky
      @JamesSmith-vk2ky 5 років тому +16

      @TuckerVFX Take it easy, you fucking psycho!! 🖕😂🖕

    • @multipipi1234
      @multipipi1234 5 років тому +2

      What a useful comment....

    • @RabbitholeIsrael
      @RabbitholeIsrael 5 років тому +3

      leather balls are lighter than todays balls, look it up. Leather balls don't become heavier with water so much since they treat the leather. It just becomes more slippery.

    • @gopr3117
      @gopr3117 5 років тому

      The heavier the ball the further it will travel to an extent

    • @supersquats
      @supersquats 5 років тому +1

      Exactly and in a windy stadium! There’s no wind in these stadiums nowadays

  • @chinesespeakwelsh
    @chinesespeakwelsh 7 років тому +10

    Love the Steyns!!!

  • @RawRugby
    @RawRugby 7 років тому

    Very much enjoyed this.

  • @mS_jackson
    @mS_jackson 4 роки тому +68

    Who’s here after SA won the World Cup?

    • @brennanrichter
      @brennanrichter 4 роки тому +1

      mS_jackson 1105 🙋‍♂️
      Come on bokke🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @mS_jackson
      @mS_jackson 4 роки тому +1

      Bokke

    • @user-bk5mh8ey4m
      @user-bk5mh8ey4m 4 роки тому

      England fan

    • @noobcoder9078
      @noobcoder9078 4 роки тому

      I am here after all the SA World Cups

    • @Kolbe4life
      @Kolbe4life 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@noobcoder9078they won and we'll win 2023

  • @PIERREANDRE7
    @PIERREANDRE7 5 років тому +11

    francois Steyn with racing against Clermont on the Michelin drop goal from 60 meters, could be 70m never seen that before

  • @david10101961
    @david10101961 Рік тому +2

    Freeze frame at 2:21 -- Frans Steyn's kick is from about 2-3m beyond halfway and 6m in from the sideline; halfway is 50m and rugby field is 70m wide, hence if we use Pythagoras' equation we get SQRT((50+3)^2+(70/2-6)^2) = 60.4 meters, not the 66m that the commentators are claiming.
    [EDIT] In case anybody's interested, here's the formula for calculating the distance of a rugby kick:
    SQRT((50+A)^2+(35-B)^2)
    where
    A = the number of meters beyond halfway (subtract A if it's A meters inside the opposition's half)
    B = the number of meters in from the sideline. As a guide, the two dotted lines are 5m and 15m in, and the center of the field directly in front of the goalposts is 35m in.
    So you just plug the numbers A and B in, and type the equation into your web browser, and Mr Google (or Ms Bing) will give you the answer.

  • @macjohnston9743
    @macjohnston9743 7 років тому

    Great video mate

  • @dannenp3110
    @dannenp3110 7 років тому

    Brilliant video. Keep up the good work.

  • @Nile15rush_fj
    @Nile15rush_fj 7 років тому +32

    damn Morne Steyn was so good back then...now look at the Bulls 😂

  • @eamonstafford2056
    @eamonstafford2056 5 років тому +9

    Paul Thorburn's kick was the best. It was done with a heavy leather ball and towards latter half of the game and as you say no tee. Most of the others are great too but one can push the synthetic lighter balls with tees a bit further and the kicks in the upper veldt certainly go further through the thin air too. All good kicks though

  • @bordersec
    @bordersec 7 років тому +17

    Lot of comments from young Fellas here. You need to check out the Guiness book of records.The biggest kick was 77.7m by Springbok Gerry Brand. SA vs England 1932. No I didn't see it, my Grandfather told me about it when I was a kid.

    • @KiwiPepega
      @KiwiPepega 5 років тому

      It was only 40 metres, your grandad lied.

  • @tyroncummins102
    @tyroncummins102 2 роки тому +2

    There's a Frans Steyn drop goal for the Sharks that was about 60m...would've loved to see that one in here.

  • @marievillani4838
    @marievillani4838 6 років тому

    this video is good

  • @peterjohn6287
    @peterjohn6287 6 років тому

    very good

  • @callumscott953
    @callumscott953 7 років тому +13

    Ya, still missing the biggest ever kick. Frans Steyns drop goal for Racing against Clermont. Dropped around 58-60m out on the angle and cleared the bar by at least 15m.

  • @norayrazaryan8092
    @norayrazaryan8092 3 роки тому +1

    Francois Stein's kick vs Leinster is not 66m, the real distance is 61.8m.
    You better watch "Longest kicks at goal" 'till the end to understand it.

  • @rugbyhitsproductions8032
    @rugbyhitsproductions8032  7 років тому +25

    As There are so many more kicks that are worthy of being in this video I will make a part 2 in the near future so as many of the biggest kicks that rugby has seen can be showcased.

    • @Uclhadi
      @Uclhadi 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/KlxcIW3e8f0/v-deo.html

    • @Uclhadi
      @Uclhadi 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/XYzvlNDzpNg/v-deo.html

    • @F1_editor85
      @F1_editor85 6 років тому

      rugby hits productions hhhhhhhhh

    • @erinhowes9640
      @erinhowes9640 6 років тому

      rugby hits productions bhhh

    • @nealski26
      @nealski26 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/2TxKWqR3QbY/v-deo.html

  • @martinhopaour5744
    @martinhopaour5744 4 роки тому +1

    South African kickers have ridiculous power

  • @wietschefourie2739
    @wietschefourie2739 7 років тому

    Thanks for that. If I may did you take into consideration De Wt Ras' penalty against an English touring side in around the mid seventies in Bloemfontein?

  • @jermainc7313
    @jermainc7313 6 років тому

    this is unbelievable

  • @ianlim9992
    @ianlim9992 5 років тому

    Hi my problem is getting my kicking leg to swing all the way back what should i do

  • @djfunkychicken
    @djfunkychicken 4 роки тому +6

    Right footed people are thinking: Faaaaaaaar out
    Left footed people are thinking: not bad.. could probably get just as far myself

  • @juancarlossabogaljimenez2086
    @juancarlossabogaljimenez2086 2 роки тому +1

    Rugby ready

  • @supersquats
    @supersquats 5 років тому +2

    Some of these pitches differ in size. Years ago I watched Glasgow Warriors play Edinburgh and it was on our rugby playing field in Aberdeen which was 85m and I’ve seen games played at pro level on shorter narrower pitches. Watch Joel Stranskys 59m kick vs Aus in 1993 in a windy stadium as well. Andy Mehrtens kicked a 63-64 metre kick vs the Boks in 96 as well that flew over the posts

    • @ilovethekruser1217
      @ilovethekruser1217 2 роки тому

      you mean andrew mehrtens

    • @supersquats
      @supersquats 2 роки тому

      @@ilovethekruser1217 yes Andrew mehrtens. Awesome player in his day

  • @andrewsmall7492
    @andrewsmall7492 6 років тому +1

    I seem to recall that Zinzan Brooke ( NZ) dropped a goal from inside his own 22, not bad for a lock forward. And I am English, but love the game.

  • @Eddie-ym1vq
    @Eddie-ym1vq 6 років тому +1

    NFL needs to look into these guys. Granted that nobody is rushing them but they are pretty good

    • @kierans1159
      @kierans1159 3 роки тому +1

      They would get bored, in rugby they get to play, not just kick.

  • @Cowboymeisje
    @Cowboymeisje 6 років тому +3

    I've often wondered why drop-goals aren't utilised more to the extent that the points would have to be reduced. Forwards celebrate a hard-won, kickable penalty but stand far enough back from a set-piece or in open play and a drop-goal is impossible to defend.

  • @zakmjones2254
    @zakmjones2254 7 років тому +8

    WHAT IS YOUR INTRO SONG CALLED?!

    • @joehanrahan2948
      @joehanrahan2948 7 років тому +1

      EpicRugbyGoldfish I'd love to change the world- Jetta

    • @connar52
      @connar52 7 років тому +2

      EpicRugbyGoldfish ii

  • @chrisdavies5895
    @chrisdavies5895 6 років тому

    id say the best kick was from dan biggar in the last world cup against england where he had the kick from just behind the halfway line.it was the first game in the group of death and wales were behind at twickenham.brilliant

  • @edcmetaldetectingedcmetald697
    @edcmetaldetectingedcmetald697 6 років тому +6

    Geluk francois styan jou lekker ding go the springboks

  • @martinroux2375
    @martinroux2375 7 років тому

    what is the musik at the begin?

  • @MarshallYTGaming
    @MarshallYTGaming 5 років тому +4

    The first one is equivalent to a 64 Yard Field goal, they make it look easy.

    • @DopeIsotope
      @DopeIsotope 2 роки тому +1

      It's way easier because they're kicking off a tee. That's why kickoffs in the NFL are so long and consistent: it's the only kick that allows the use of a tee.

  • @tbangtnt9083
    @tbangtnt9083 5 років тому

    What a WOW!!!😱😨

  • @markjohnston1871
    @markjohnston1871 7 років тому

    Question is, who takes long range kicks for the lions? Hogg or Daily??

  • @dswani5372
    @dswani5372 7 років тому +71

    It seems to me that the longest kickers are all South Africans. The drop goal from 60 meters is from Riaan Viljoen. The penalty kick at goal from 66 meters is from Francois Steyn then he again kicks at goal from 62 meters. The other drop goal from 52 meters is from Morne Steyn. These are all South Africans.

    • @TheMalaNiggasy
      @TheMalaNiggasy 7 років тому +6

      What about the 19 yo Curwin Bosch last week with a 60m penalty or Pat Lambie with the 55m winning kick against New Zealand in 2014

    • @dswani5372
      @dswani5372 7 років тому +15

      Yeah those are great SA players as well. But Francois Steyn's kicks beats everyone XD

    • @adambrace5127
      @adambrace5127 7 років тому +8

      at altitude any of them?

    • @curtlyshrimpton5932
      @curtlyshrimpton5932 7 років тому +7

      Dian Swanepoel its because of the altitude africa is high up so the air is thinner therefore the ball has less resistance

    • @martincourtenay-blake5792
      @martincourtenay-blake5792 7 років тому +12

      You need to look at Paul Thorburn's match winning kick. Nearly 65 metres without a tee and using the heavier old style ball. Nothing is going to beat that I'm afraid.

  • @connormcalister-wilby6560
    @connormcalister-wilby6560 3 роки тому +3

    The one with Luke mcalister is my dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya dad

    • @david10101961
      @david10101961 Рік тому

      Your dad was a great All Black. I loved watching him play.

  • @DaniTheFemby99
    @DaniTheFemby99 5 років тому

    Can only imagine one of these guys joining the NFL and kicking a record field goal.

  • @stewartgrindlay9760
    @stewartgrindlay9760 7 років тому +7

    What about Ruan Pienaars 61 meters in Heineken Cup final 2012. Not just for the distance but importance

    • @msita6006
      @msita6006 6 років тому

      Stewart Grindlay

    • @danielglancy3735
      @danielglancy3735 6 років тому

      Stewart Grindlay they lost FUCKING 42-14!😂🤣

  • @nkululekoshabangw7928
    @nkululekoshabangw7928 5 років тому

    I'm watching it from South Africa. Who's with me?

  • @mazzaramz8315
    @mazzaramz8315 5 років тому +5

    we all know dan carter is one of the greatest fly halfs

  • @ianoregan6243
    @ianoregan6243 7 років тому +11

    great video, but you're missing one from the 70's or 80's. Can't remember the name but he was Welsh and slotted it from 70 metres with no tee

    • @rugbyhitsproductions8032
      @rugbyhitsproductions8032  7 років тому

      I realised after I posted it. The quality of the clip wouldn't have been great but i should have included it.

    • @ianoregan6243
      @ianoregan6243 7 років тому

      rugby hits productions As I've already said it's a great video regardless and a great channel. Keep up the good work buddy!!

    • @rugbyhitsproductions8032
      @rugbyhitsproductions8032  7 років тому +4

      Cheers mate I appreciate all the support I get and will keep the vids coming.

    • @benedictwalsh1130
      @benedictwalsh1130 7 років тому

      Ian O'Regan Paul thorban

    • @bsgrjsbrsqdbarj3900
      @bsgrjsbrsqdbarj3900 7 років тому

      Ian O'Regan it was around 63 metres actually. Massive kick nonetheless

  • @rugbymontagereviewer4996
    @rugbymontagereviewer4996 7 років тому

    Should have put the video of Jonny Wilkinson's 2003 World Cup winning drop goal. He kicked it in the last minute to win the World Cup for England.

  • @user-ro8rf7qp2o
    @user-ro8rf7qp2o 7 місяців тому

    Place kicks off a holder are better for accuracy and travel at straighter angles, but Drop - kicks that hit off the ground go the highest and the furthest of all kicks because they get rikishay effects and they are taken by the wind more.

  • @gopr3117
    @gopr3117 5 років тому +4

    Most of these drop goals will have had huge tail winds

    • @rneoman
      @rneoman 3 роки тому +2

      The first drop goal had no tail wind,look at the flags on top of the posts

  • @groovedohg
    @groovedohg 7 років тому +3

    Very good compilation. As you mention, there will be lots more worthy kicks that should be included that do NOT include a kicking tee. I guarantee you that the bulk of those will be from South African teams in the High Veldt during the 70s and 80s. Would also expect the dropped goal from Kiwi No. 8 Zinzan Brooke to make an appearance. All thhe kicks on the video were taken by regular team kickers in the backs, but Brookes drop goal was totally instinctive and every regular kicker would have been proud of that. Another great inclusion would have been Aussie prop Matt Dunnings sweetest drop goal for the Waratahs in 2003. That one was a bit of an anti-climax though as it cost his team a place in the semi finals. I know your video is for biggest and longest.... but these would have been the biggest/longest (AND SWEETEST) from a Number 8 and a prop

  • @sholtoroyle7844
    @sholtoroyle7844 6 років тому

    expect to see chris patersons drop kick vs australia in 2003 in the part 2

  • @ronanmulrooney1659
    @ronanmulrooney1659 7 років тому +1

    2:07 got it from o gara

  • @forwardpass2725
    @forwardpass2725 3 роки тому

    A few recent kicks from the 2020 Currie Cup
    in SA
    Frans Steyn (Cheetahs) 64m penalty at altitude - ua-cam.com/video/xnkf7_MO-W0/v-deo.html
    Curwin Bosch (Sharks) 61m at sea level - ua-cam.com/video/BFfxgJN1SuE/v-deo.html
    Tiaan Swanepoel (Lions) 61m at altitude although I think it was closer to 65m - ua-cam.com/video/l8u-EPYhTj4/v-deo.html

  • @Dnuxez
    @Dnuxez 6 років тому

    Longest drops, im crazy

  • @user-ck3ft1gr6f
    @user-ck3ft1gr6f 4 роки тому

    1:00 I was the most surprised in this video.

  • @jacquessmith2376
    @jacquessmith2376 7 років тому +1

    It's cool bro's

  • @billucf96
    @billucf96 2 роки тому

    Wow, these guys are busting 50 m drop kicks like nuthin'

  • @user-ct5xd6rg8g
    @user-ct5xd6rg8g 6 місяців тому

    What did the commentator mean by 10 yard line

  • @cowboys49012
    @cowboys49012 7 років тому

    I agree

  • @elmatii07
    @elmatii07 7 років тому

    Why are sometimes players attempting own-half drops? Sorry if there's a rule I don't know, thank you

  • @JohnGTynan
    @JohnGTynan 5 років тому +1

    Don Clarke, the enormous AB full back in the 50's, scored a 78m penalty.

  • @dbo1236
    @dbo1236 6 років тому

    All Black fullback Don Clarke one from the 25 (now the 22) against south africa back before camera footage waa available.

  • @rianmcconnell284
    @rianmcconnell284 7 років тому

    Rob Kearneys drop kick attempt vs New Zealand where he hit the uprights would've been on here

  • @jean-michelspermufle9888
    @jean-michelspermufle9888 5 років тому

    you seem to ignore it, but rugby was played before 2007, and even before you were born...

  • @blaisebravo6797
    @blaisebravo6797 6 років тому

    All 5 drop kicks by Jannie De Beer in the same game, South Africa vs England 1999 world cup?

  • @rogerbarr6988
    @rogerbarr6988 5 років тому +1

    What about Zinzan Brooke drop goal 95 World Cup against England on the move

  • @williamrenfrew3058
    @williamrenfrew3058 7 років тому +1

    reece hodge?

  • @bg-rh8et
    @bg-rh8et 3 роки тому +1

    Steyn's kick was short if you pause it you can clearly see the ball in front of the cross bar

    • @david10101961
      @david10101961 Рік тому

      I also viewed it frame by frame and agree, it looks very short from the camera angle, but those two guys with the flags are standing directly under the posts and have the best view in the house. Of course it's also possible they got it wrong.

  • @jazzyjeff19
    @jazzyjeff19 7 років тому +5

    some great kicks. This is why i never can understand how american football field goal kickers missed frequently enough from 30 and 40 yards out right in front of the posts. The phrase you "had one job" literally comes to mind!

    • @agnostic47
      @agnostic47 7 років тому +3

      They miss because the ball is snapped back and a guy has to catch the ball and position it while the kicker runs up. In rugby the ball is set on a tee and isn't moving. And a dozen massive guys aren't charging you.

    • @jacksonleslie4415
      @jacksonleslie4415 5 років тому

      agnostic47 have you heard of a drop goal it’s way tougher than a football field goal you’ve got to time it perfectly and the opposition is charging at you

  • @rangtangg5300
    @rangtangg5300 7 років тому +17

    You know ur bored when ur a football fan and u are watching rugby. (No hate rugby fans) :) cool vid tho

    • @janfunriebeeck
      @janfunriebeeck 5 років тому +4

      Rugby fans don't get bored and watch football though ...

  • @jorisvermalen6879
    @jorisvermalen6879 7 років тому

    Paul thorburn wales, kick against Scotland is a monster kick as well. should have been included

  • @colinjones5530
    @colinjones5530 7 років тому +17

    what about poul thorburn 71mtrs for Wales.

    • @hughwilloughby8590
      @hughwilloughby8590 6 років тому

      Colin Jones his penalty kick measuring exactly 70 yards 8 and a half inches (64.2m) against Scotland in 1986

    • @peterdowell61
      @peterdowell61 6 років тому

      Colin Jones in i

  • @bampro9424
    @bampro9424 7 років тому

    What about sexton and rob kearneys from around 60m, drop kick. But good vid!

  • @3xTuesday
    @3xTuesday 7 років тому +1

    Reece Hodge from the Wallabies would probably have the biggest boot in rugby today.

  • @quovadis7119
    @quovadis7119 5 років тому +1

    I noticed that the further the kick, the longer it takes to reach the posts.

  • @jimymoriarty3297
    @jimymoriarty3297 6 років тому

    Where is Aprasidze kickhs???

  • @welshdean1968
    @welshdean1968 7 років тому +1

    No mention of Paul Thorburn's million miler!!!

  • @crashstitches79
    @crashstitches79 6 років тому

    60 m is over 65 yards, holy shit.

  • @davidobrien1651
    @davidobrien1651 7 років тому

    Wat about rob Kearney's kick v clermont

  • @TAG1801
    @TAG1801 6 років тому

    Altitude is the definitive reason why big kickers from SA thinner air less drag if Daley was kicking in those conditions he would be putting them over from 65 metres plus

  • @glennschach5277
    @glennschach5277 6 років тому

    That kick by Francois Steyn from 60+ metres went under the bar?? So confused

  • @mtomas91
    @mtomas91 7 років тому

    no Marcelo Bosch kicks? he has a few of em

  • @3xTuesday
    @3xTuesday 7 років тому

    Dan Carter v SA in Rustenberg 63m

  • @MAdGamer1413
    @MAdGamer1413 5 років тому

    I wish this was popular in America just more popular in general

  • @bjdon99
    @bjdon99 6 років тому

    American/Canadian football kickers kickoff with a tee with the ball leaning backwards. Why do rugby kicks with a tee on their penalty kicks lean the ball forward?

  • @nameless_753
    @nameless_753 6 років тому +1

    Where is Frans Steys record drop kick

  • @wallywest9257
    @wallywest9257 6 років тому +2

    2:59 best part of the video

    • @justinkelly351
      @justinkelly351 5 років тому

      Yeah the should be in every video it

  • @caryssgaming5145
    @caryssgaming5145 5 років тому

    Paul Thorburn Wales v Scotlamd.

  • @fabiantierney9794
    @fabiantierney9794 4 роки тому

    where was dan cater and others

  • @xavierscott7945
    @xavierscott7945 6 років тому

    dan carter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @danielsokur
    @danielsokur 5 років тому +1

    What about Johnny Sextons “Le Drop”?

  • @aneil84
    @aneil84 7 років тому +2

    I think Reece Hodge wears the crown at this point

  • @hughjanus501
    @hughjanus501 6 років тому +1

    Pierre Villepreux for France against New Zealand in Wellington, NZ in1968; 65m. In those days, the balls were like lead.

  • @danproductions7197
    @danproductions7197 7 років тому

    Id love to change is the songs name

  • @turg4874
    @turg4874 5 років тому

    Where is o’gara and Sexton

  • @JDMatthias
    @JDMatthias 3 роки тому +1

    These englishers would stub a toe if they ever struck an American Football

  • @joaquinargonz8716
    @joaquinargonz8716 7 років тому

    you forgot about Marcelo Bosch´s penalties

  • @morgzplayzz5333
    @morgzplayzz5333 6 років тому

    You legit missed out the world record

  • @rljxr
    @rljxr 3 роки тому

    The passion ain’t the same as football If a footballer took a free kick that far out fuck me it would be just

  • @GB-cm6yy
    @GB-cm6yy 2 роки тому

    17 points behind and they go for a shot at goal at over 60m. Is it any wonder why Union is dying a slow death and is sport's equivalent of Stilnox.

  • @ynotnilknarf39
    @ynotnilknarf39 7 років тому

    How are they measuring the Steyn one at 66metres when it's barely on the other side of the HW line on a "quite a small pitch" as the commentators describe it? Even with the angle it's nowhere near 66m. Verified longest kick is Bridlington High School XVs Ernie Cooper at 81 yards with a moderate side wind in 1944!

    • @callumscott953
      @callumscott953 7 років тому

      Actually it pretty close. It isn't quite right but it is close. The field may be small but for a professional match the field has to meet the World rugby standard size which is 100m by 70m with at least 10m in goal. The kick was about 53m out and was about 33m across on the angle (It was about 2m from touch meaning it was about 33m to the center). By Pythagoras you can calculate the distance to about 62.5m.

    • @ynotnilknarf39
      @ynotnilknarf39 7 років тому

      It's supposed to be measured to the crossbar/try line (and they state the distance BEFORE he kicks it) not where it lands so it's nowhere near 66m.

    • @callumscott953
      @callumscott953 7 років тому +1

      That is the measurement to the try line. A straight line from where he kicks it to the center of the try line below the center of the cross bar is 62.5m. Simply calculated using the Pythagorean theorem. 53m from the place to the line and 33m from the place to the center of the field gives a hypotenuse of 62.5m which is the calculated distance.

    • @chriscooper3384
      @chriscooper3384 11 місяців тому +1

      Ernie Cooper is my dad and the 81yards was ‘only’ to the goal line - (the ball carried beyond the dead ball line)
      Was also for an unbeaten seasons last game draw so “I had no choice otherwise we would have lost the unbeaten record”
      Many have attempted non have equalled and nothing close in a competitive game with the pressure on.

    • @ynotnilknarf39
      @ynotnilknarf39 11 місяців тому

      @@chriscooper3384 Thanks for taking the time to reply, it's a hell of a kick in any circumstance, never mind the unbeaten season and the balls of those times, but those heavy boots might have had a positive influence.
      I've managed from halfway line when I was younger just knocking about and after many attempts, but was not a practised goal kicker nor played at any decent standard. I'm a RL man born down the road in Hull (lived darn Sarf for 35 years) Brid was always a place we went as kids so it was nice finding that that record was from localish to me.
      I don't want to demote your dads kick but I'm wondering on the 'moderate' regards wind speed, in the North that could be considered quite a gale by Southern Softie standards ;o)
      All the best to you and your dad plugging a few over the pearly gates no doubt!