As others have said Big Roy did not shirk, the point Bullseye made about Mal Reilly and GB is spot on.

I heard the first 2 you mentioned once described as Softie and Coward, and that was by a guy playing with them in the same Leeds pack.

Quote ="doc-rhino"don't think there's enough of us left that saw his 13 appearances https://www.therhinos.co.uk/timeline/1980s/1989-1990/ -- strange year of signings and surprised creasser lasted that many years'" OK, I'll ask - why is there a picture of Ronnie at the top of that page! Here's something more appropriate - :

Quote ="doc-rhino"don't think there's enough of us left that saw his 13 appearances https://www.therhinos.co.uk/timeline/1980s/1989-1990/ -- strange year of signings and surprised creasser lasted that many years'" OK, I'll ask - why is there a picture of Ronnie at the top of that page! Here's something more appropriate - :

I’m glad someone mentioned Dixon, personally, I’d have picked Dixon over Powell ever day of the week. And Everyone else has summed Medley up perfectly - another who’d have been great in the modern era when he didn’t have to hide from the tough guys.

Craig Izzard’s first three things in a Leeds shirt (against Salford?) were to knock on, throw an intercept pass and tackle a Leeds player off an opposition player who then made a break to score. Fortunately he got better from there and is a Leeds legend for the fight with Joe Grima in the Southstand...

Think he’s in the clink now?

haven't a clue why ronnie's there in 89-90 from a leeds web page

Nice bit of slugger Coleman in the background too. Proper Halfback from that era.

the 89-90 blurb mentions ### #### 's one appearance don't want to upset ghost of 99 by typing it on this thread

Narrowly missed being imprisoned after being found guilty of corruption involving working for Penrith Council and turning a blind eye to the illegal dumping of asbestos and other waste for which he received payments.

Recently sentenced to 2 and a half years imprisonment to be served by intensive correction in the community. Asbestos victim groups are not very pleased!

Ha, I'll have you know I'm one of Rex's 147 Twitter followers

The cowboy of Headingley...

Howard rocks n diamonds
Eyres was ok but not the player he was at Widnes with the likes of Kurt to look after him.
Faimalo, not bad
Harmon was a shrewd signing
Mann, forget it, shadow of the player he was at saints.
Roy wins all the all the above easily.

Medley was one of my favourite players as a kid, was a bit gutted when we got rid, but in reflection we got a better all round player in Dixon. Medley had all the ability and talent but lacked the toughness.

This ^

The Ford tackle is ingrained in my memory along with the look in Offiahs face when he thought wheres he come from.

Great player one of the last ball playing 13’s
I’d have him in hall of fame former ling term captain played for GB against kangaroos, played in Leeds worst ever era. That should not diminish him as a player, what would Dave have done if he played for Widnes, Wigan or either Hull sides in the 80’s GB captain possibly sack full of medals and maybe even man of steel.

Dave Heron was pure class. Well ahead of Barrie Mcdermott I would have Batten, Smithy,Shoey and Roy Powell in the Hall of Fame

Totally agree.

in the days of collecting autographs on the youngers programmes early 80s dave heron was signing next to a beer bottle which greatly amused kevin dick -- , think dave was probably most seen player at mr craig's , just looked up terry webb who was probably at loose when dave was at stand off who i thought lasted more than 3 seasons of hard drinking but didn't shirk much on the field

And I'm sure they'll be added in future years. I've no problem with that, do it like the WWE do, and induct a few each year, so they can each get the recognition they deserve rather than being lost in a crowd.

We had Powell, Dixon, Medley and Heron up at Northern at the same time 92-94. With Fairbank adding a bit more steel. That pack was something else.

Heron was a shrewd signing by Fox in 1992. He would've been about 34 but he was still quick over the first 15m and was always good for a line break. If he'd been a bit bigger he would've been a regular pick for GB.

Medley was a luxury player really. Reilly used him correctly as a supersub. Before his time really as someone rightly said he wasn't up for the rough stuff and he needed a minder which he got at Northern in Skerrett and Fairbank.

Dixon was excellent and would be a good pick for the Hall of Fame had he played enough games. Another to play in two GB tours and get picked regularly vs the Aussies by Reilly. Like Powell he was a better player than Barrie McDermott IMO.

I bumped into Dave Heron in Anglesey this year, didn’t recognise him at first without his moustache. I ended up having a pint with him. He seemed like a really decent bloke.

Another four being announced on Sunday. I think we can take it as read that Sinfield will be one of them.
For the others, if Jim Brough doesn't get in this time it will be an absolute travesty; the recency bias with this thing is a bit frustrating. I'd round it out with Alan Smith and Ray Batten.

There is usually one from pre war or just after so it should be Brough then Sinfield, Alan Smith I also think it could be Shoey ,but if not I wouldn't dispute Batten

A great selection inducted today -

Jim Brough
Don Robinson
Alan Smith
Kevin Sinfield

Cant disagree with that .for years Robbie and Lewis were the only two with cup and championship medals