I am no rugby league fan but remember watching these highlights with my now departed brother. Andy Gregory and Henderson Gill were unreal in this match. Hanley a superb steward. I even remember when Mike G died thinking that was that fellow who scored v Aussies 20 years ago and what a leader he was.
What an early morning that was. I've still got the VHS tape. I love Malcolm Reilly's reply about what got us through. "Bulldog spirit mate. There's nothing more dangerous than an Englishman with his back to the wall".
The low attendance for this game was partly a consequence of the thrashing GB received in the 2nd Test but also hugely inflated ticket prices at the new stadium in Sydney. Many people weren't prepared to pay it.
Hahaha Gregory flat out, Chariots just jogging along behind him.. Martin Offiah was a real thoroughbred who made other speedsters look like cart horses... No wonder Billy Whizz Robinson said he was the quickest player he'd ever seen..
Summer rugby has ruined British rugby league. There is probably only one player from the 'super' league era of full time professionals that would get in this team(cunningham).
Love that Gill try. Legendary. Fair play to the Aussie commentator selling it well. I played against a team that Loughlin coached and spoke to him about that try. Very humble and appreciative that someone still speaks of it. Especially seeing I was only five when this happened. Loved watching Great Britian.
And to think folk go on about Offiah's defence look at the hit 5.56 theres some reet dicks out there this was perhaps the greatest GB performance ive ever seen , Andy Gregory incredible and Ford so welusive
I'm usually a union fan but that was terrific. I too remember ' and he does a bit of boogie" even after all these years and always makes me smile. Those blokes were as hard as iron.
Cheers Woody for putting this up was over there on a supporters tour and this day made the whole trip. On the trip we had Arthur Buntting, Roger Millwood and Phil Lowe looking after us.Happy days.
