30 Years Canberra Raiders Dream Team: Second rowers

Post by **greeneyed** » August 13, 2011, 1:40 pm

30 Years Canberra Raiders Dream Team: Second rowers

To celebrate the 30th season, The Greenhouse has already conducted a series of polls this year to determine the top 30 moments in Canberra Raiders history. Now, as the season rounds out, we'll be conducting a series of polls to determine The Greenhouse 30 Years Dream Team... the best squad of 17 players in the Canberra Raiders history.

Some years ago, a similar vote was taken and this was the result:

1. Gary BELCHER
2. John FERGUSON
3. Mal MENINGA (c)
4. Peter JACKSON
5. Noa NADRUKU
6. Laurie DALEY
7. Ricky STUART
13. Bradley CLYDE
12. David FURNER
11. Ruben WIKI
10. Glenn LAZARUS
9. Steve WALTERS
8. Sam BACKO

14. Brett MULLINS
15. Jason CROKER
16. Brent TODD
17. Chris O'SULLIVAN

So has the passing of an additional five years or so made a difference?

In familiar fashion, we'll take it position by position. Players need to have played 40 or more first grade games to qualify to be part of each poll. If you'd like to vote for a player not mentioned in the poll, you just have to post the player's name.

So to the second rowers. You have TWO votes in this poll. You may change your initial vote later. Here are the nominations:

Gary Coyne

Jason Croker

David Furner

Ashley Gilbert

Bronson Harrison

Brett Hetherington

Ben Kennedy

Dean Lance

Josh Miller

Ruben Wiki

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » August 13, 2011, 1:44 pm

This is an easy one for me.

Wiki and Furner.

Wiki was a class centre and then a class backrower.

Furners record speaks for itself

Mannetts · Post by **Mannetts** » August 13, 2011, 1:51 pm

I went DF and coyne. Would have went with DF and wiki had i not voted for wiki as a prop.

Chickas shoe · Post by **Chickas shoe** » August 13, 2011, 1:52 pm

Furnsey and Dean Lance - Much as I Love Rubes, it makes it difficult to vote for him in a thing like this as he starred in two roles.

Chickas shoe · Post by **Chickas shoe** » August 13, 2011, 2:01 pm

Not far off voting for Gary Coyne myself - big game player

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » August 13, 2011, 2:21 pm

I couldn't go past David Furner and Ruben Wiki. Both as tough as nails, both fast and exceptional defenders against either backs or forwards. David Furner's goal kicking is another string to his bow. No one could intimidate them either.

Post by **-GD-** » August 13, 2011, 2:57 pm

I went Furner (who is the standout) and Croker, i had to find somewhere in team for him after playing 318 games for the Raiders. Wiki for the Front row for mine.

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » August 13, 2011, 5:14 pm

Wiki and Furner in that order.

Furner was a tough and skillful second rower who was probably under-rated in that star studded team, but Wiki was as fearsome and tough a player as I have ever seen in the NRL, with great agility and skill to boot. His last few years with us were just immense.

Post by **dubby** » August 13, 2011, 5:24 pm

Mannetts wrote:I went DF and coyne. Would have went with DF and wiki had i not voted for wiki as a prop.

ibid

Begbie · Post by **Begbie** » August 13, 2011, 7:01 pm

Furner was fantastic, both in defense and attack and had good hands. His combo with Stuart was a beauty. Wiki had to be my starting side and second rower is where he slots.

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 14, 2011, 6:42 am

furner and coyne. i remember being at the sfs in 91 i think, gary coyne scored 4 tries in a semi final against manly. he went all day, everyday for the raiders. awesome backrower.

yurithe1 · Post by **yurithe1** » August 15, 2011, 7:52 pm

I prefered Wiki as a centre.

Post by **T_R** » August 15, 2011, 7:57 pm

I voted Furner and Wiki, but am now stricken with remorse that I couldn't find a place for Dean Lance.

Albi · Post by **Albi** » August 15, 2011, 8:53 pm

Can't believe I can't find a spot for lance too, t_r.. Wiki and Furner for me too

Raidersrawesome · Post by **Raidersrawesome** » August 15, 2011, 9:01 pm

Im the same with Lance, he had to be one of the best tacklers ever to grace the field. The technique he had was near perfect