Former bushman Noel Cleal was a Rugby League icon and popular figure in the 80's. The big frame and hard running style of the man was a sight to behold, wreaking havoc on opposing teams the big man was hard to stop and possessed a good offload. Spending his time at Manly, the man they called 'Crusher' Cleal is now back with Manly as a recruitment officer.
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While on the subject of former NRL team the North Sydney Bears, a player that was around during the same time as Gary Larson was Greg Florimo. The hardworking back rower that was regularly underated, Florimo eventually got his call up for NSW Origin and the tough guy didnt disappoint. A real coaches player, Greg Florimo was one of North Sydney's favourite sons and gave the club good service over a number of years during his time in the Rugby League premiership.
What will former NRL Rugby League player Gary Larson be remember for? Not only will it be his deep, husky voice - but Larson was a virtual robot on the Rugby League field, his never ending tackling likened him to more recent stars such as Craig Fitzgibbon and Nathan Hindmarsh.
Larson the hardworking backrower had the size to draw in several defenders, but eventually worked in a nice offload into his game.
Playing his career with the North Sydney Bears and representing Queensland on many occasions Gary Larson was the man's man of Rugby League - a true blue collar tradesman on the field and proudly flew his teams colours everytime he took his place on field.
The NRL casts its mind back several years today, as word spread that former badboy Ben McDougall has returned from the UK to join the Melbourne Storm. Previously shamed after drug testing issues, the brother of Adam and Luke gets his chance to shine for the premiership winning Storm side in their approach to the 2008 NRL Rugby League premiership.
McDougall will have stiff competition from the likes of Anthony Quinn and Israel Folau for the outside backs positions.
Today, we look at former Penrith Panthers player Steve Carter. The wiley and creative outside back wasnt blessed with pace or pure skill. Carter was a player that used his nous and creative, yet sometimes antagonisc mind to frustrate and defeat enemy NRL teams.
Playing Rugby League well into his later years, Steve Carter was at the Panthers during some of their tougher times. Carter will always be remembered for his run in with Wendell Sailor and getting under the skin of many NRL (nrl.com.au) players at times.
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