Could not say it any better, they didn't call him the Natural 4 Nuthin. Shoulda been an Immortal a long time a go. WTF R they waiting for , wait till he's dead? Up there with Jordan, Pele , Joe Montana and Tiger Woods in any sport. The BEST.
I have been watching league since I was 5. I'm 55 now I've watched some great players in that time ...for me Kenny is the finest big match player of them all bar none. Should be an immortal. 💪🙏
The NRL Immortals is a fucking JOKE if Brett Kenny isn't in it. He's the best player I've seen in my life. I started watching and playing League in 1973. He HAS to be an Immortal
kenny was decades ahead of the rest -- golden boot , 9 tries in 5 grandfinals if you count 86 GF , Beat lewis in origin 8 out of 12 games , kept meninga and lewis out of the australian side . He was the king of the intercept . Almost all players since have copied his style but none done it better and so easily . Look at the toughest period of footy and he dominated every level consistently . Should be immortal already and its criminal he is not .
Kenny played a total of 4 tests at 5/8, 3 of them on the 82 kangaroo tour. Lewis played 25 of his 31 tests at 5/8. Meninga played 45 tests Kenny only 17. It never ceases to amaze me how people who claim Kenny was better than the King or Mal, remember 1982 but not the entire rest of the decade. That being said yes he should be an immortal, him and Alfie Langer are the 2 most egregious omissions currently. I would also argue for sterlo and Freddie.
The best five eighth who ever lived. Anyone who thinks Lewis was better than him is kidding themselves. Kenny was a genius. And incredibly humble to boot. Easily one of the five best players I ever saw. And I’m not even a Parramatta fan.
"...that beautiful pass from Ket Kenny". Ray French hasn't really got worse with age, he was always terrible. He says, "Wilf Ball with the George" in Halifax's last Challenge Cup success as the afore-mentioned Mr. George scores a debatable try in the corner.
It was Maurice Bamford who said "shows Wilf Ball the george" as he talked through Paul Loughlin's try in an action replay in the 1987 final 🤓 but yes Ray French did have his moments. I liked his commentary in the run up to Gilly's try in this game : "not good professional tactics here from Wigan ..." 15 second later, Henderson was scoring as good a try as we'll see. I was at this final ; Hull so very nearly won it
Even as a Manly fan I have to say Brett Kenny was one of the most naturally gifted footballers I've ever seen. Effortless talent.
Can you honestly believe Kenny isn t a immortal?
Just B.S.
A true LEGEND
Truth.
The name Brett Kenny is immortal. His name is mentioned more often than anyone else in league folklore and I’m a queenslander.
Finest footballer to ever grace a field. He made everything look so easy. Love you King Kenny.
Could not say it any better, they didn't call him the Natural 4 Nuthin. Shoulda been an Immortal a long time a go. WTF R they waiting for , wait till he's dead? Up there with Jordan, Pele , Joe Montana and Tiger Woods in any sport. The BEST.
I have been watching league since I was 5. I'm 55 now I've watched some great players in that time ...for me Kenny is the finest big match player of them all bar none. Should be an immortal. 💪🙏
I still get goose bumps watching Kenny.
The hands, the step, the ability to read the game and to make the breaks. A super star of his time and a rugby legend.
Kiwi here Brett Kenny to me will always be the true KING. He didn't have a big mouth like the other joker, just let his skills do the talking.
The NRL Immortals is a fucking JOKE if Brett Kenny isn't in it. He's the best player I've seen in my life. I started watching and playing League in 1973. He HAS to be an Immortal
Tony Goodwin Agree 💯
All these decades later, it is still so thrilling to watch him. The feeling never dies! If that isn't the sign of "immortality" what is?
@@grellis6483 My brother you are speaking facts 💯
kenny was decades ahead of the rest -- golden boot , 9 tries in 5 grandfinals if you count 86 GF , Beat lewis in origin 8 out of 12 games , kept meninga and lewis out of the australian side . He was the king of the intercept . Almost all players since have copied his style but none done it better and so easily . Look at the toughest period of footy and he dominated every level consistently . Should be immortal already and its criminal he is not .
Wasnt Lewis a bit better than him at the time? 1.King .2 Brett Kenny?
He never kept Lewis out of the team. Yes he and Miles kept Mal on the bench on the 86 tour, but Lewis was skipper and 5/8.
Kenny played a total of 4 tests at 5/8, 3 of them on the 82 kangaroo tour. Lewis played 25 of his 31 tests at 5/8. Meninga played 45 tests Kenny only 17. It never ceases to amaze me how people who claim Kenny was better than the King or Mal, remember 1982 but not the entire rest of the decade. That being said yes he should be an immortal, him and Alfie Langer are the 2 most egregious omissions currently. I would also argue for sterlo and Freddie.
Murphy says “You’ll never see a better standoff in the country” he was absolutely right
Bloody awesome. Played with opposing side like they where little dolls pure masterclass
Performance 💪✝️
Absolute genius, no player comes close not even Hanley
I think the player who missed tackling Kenny when he set up the last try was Peter Stirling.
A brilliant player was Brett Kenny. All class.
Kenny just took them apart..A class above.
Immortal Brett Kenny. Bert made this game look easy.
Bloody fantastic...what a player. What a final!! Outstanding stuff :)
The best five eighth who ever lived. Anyone who thinks Lewis was better than him is kidding themselves. Kenny was a genius. And incredibly humble to boot. Easily one of the five best players I ever saw. And I’m not even a Parramatta fan.
Lewis would sit back and pick his moments, solid game manager. Kenny a brilliant game breaker. Lewis not in his class.
Haha the last try he shook off STERLO. Kenny was the best 5/8 ever in the 1980’s
I remember in 1985 waiting for the Eels players to return home to play in our competition.
laconic natural Kenny.
LEGEND!!
he sure was, made everything look easy.
Love the northern accents,so different from Wollongong.
He's as good as it's gonna get as a Rugby league player, probably would also excel in other sports. They call him The Natural, nuff said.
KING OF THE SCG BRETT KENNY.
🏉MASTERCLASS 🏉
Before his time no cap
One of the best outballs ever @ 1:21
good job for Wigan Kemble had only come back from injury and wasn't fully fit, can't afford to be even 90% against the likes of Kenny and Gill!
could probably have scored with his hands in pockets
"...that beautiful pass from Ket Kenny". Ray French hasn't really got worse with age, he was always terrible. He says, "Wilf Ball with the George" in Halifax's last Challenge Cup success as the afore-mentioned Mr. George scores a debatable try in the corner.
It was Maurice Bamford who said "shows Wilf Ball the george" as he talked through Paul Loughlin's try in an action replay in the 1987 final 🤓 but yes Ray French did have his moments. I liked his commentary in the run up to Gilly's try in this game : "not good professional tactics here from Wigan ..." 15 second later, Henderson was scoring as good a try as we'll see.
I was at this final ; Hull so very nearly won it
The tackler Kenny breaks of to off load to Edwards was
his team mate at Parramatta (NO:7) Peter Sterling.
Rugby League. The national sport of Papua New Guinea ... and nowhere else.
A freakish talent