This Forum is a bit quiet of late, so just as a frivolous exercise I wondered who were other poster's three favourite overseas players in the last sixty or so years. For the record I would say; Jan Prinsloo, Wally Lewis and Ray Price.

Two for me Jason demetriou and Darren Fritz close 3rd Brian Jackson

Price, Fritz and Solomona.

JD, Glenn Morrison, Obst. Purely for their professionalism.

Like your selection Willzay. Obst certainly one of the best. His work rate was phenomenal. I once saw him make six consecutive tackles at the play the ball. Only other person that I've seen match that was Pita Godinet. Morrison was a big loss to this club. I would have liked him to stay in some capacity, ditto JD.

Obst, Morrison, JD and Solomona.

Steve zip zap Ella _simply outstanding
Garen Casey _ top guy
Duncan mcgillvary_ work horse

Ray Price
Steve Ella
Solamona

Alan Skene, Gert Coetzer & Wally Lewis

At his peak and at that time I would say Wiilie Poching for me. Gutted when he went to Leeds.

For me not necessarily always about on the field of play but :-


Steve Ella - stayed when the kiwis left and a joy to watch
Ray price / Wally Lewis - just for raising the clubs profile and media attention
Garen Casey (and a few others) without which we would not be where we are today

It's rare but I seem to remember Richard Slater doing that a few times too, he was a tackling machine!


In terms of my favourite overseas players I'd go with:

JD - his commitment to the Trinity cause was unquestionable
Solomona - absolutely oozed class
Sonny Whakarau - just one of my favourite players but I can't really say why

Wally Lewis...not called the King for nothing
Ray Price....absolute machine...gave 100% every game
David Solomona...pure class.

Trinity Legends, all 3

Hard one this but I always had a big soft spot for Obst, cracking player for us. JD and Solomona would be the others.
If we can count current players I'd have Fifita in as well.

Wally Lewis, Steve Ella, JD

There are so many more I'd like to add.

Ray Price stands out for me above all others, his heart was as big as they come, imagine the impact had we managed to secure him earlier on before his first retirement. Would have loved to see him stay on as coach.

Wally Lewis - David Solomona and currently Big Dave

Wally lewis --Best player ever to play the game

Garen Casey-Got us in to superleague .

Jason demetrieu- Trinity all through his body like a stick of rock

Solomona at his peak was unplayable and had skills that I havent seen for anyone else in a Trinity shirt, so he would be my first choice.
JD - Trinity Legend
Ray Price- Tackling machine and as hard as nails

Always thought Nigel was from Wakey mate.

He was from (Far) Eastmoor



Should have read the thread title



In that case I'll go for Ray Price instead of Belly.

I can’t see past Solomona, by far and away the most exciting import. Single handed lay turned us from perennial relegation fodder to top six in one season!

Also the only overseas player I can recall opposition fans being truly envious of.

Also won a WC medal whilst a Trinity player. Incredible player, he’d tranform this team from good to exceptional.

Wasn't Belly off Eastmoor? Could be classed as overseas I suppose.

Never forget the "hit" by Ray Price on that Cas savage (I've forgotten his name), that left him staggering around BV as if he'd just taken 15 pints on board.

Solomona, Poching & Fifita