BHQ Countdown: Most Loved/Least Liked Players Reveal thread

[ivanhungryjak]

I don’t think you can compare Origin Wally to Broncos Wally though. He was a different breast come Origin time.

Sorry, had something else on my mind…

 

[pennywisealfie]

BHQ Loved

25. Michael De Vere

1997-2004
Position: Centre, Wing
Games: 160
Tries: 64
2011 BHQ Greatest Rank: 21
Highest Vote: 11 (Culhwch)

BHQ Loathed

25. Joe Ofahengaue

2015-2020
Position: Prop
Games: 105
Tries: 6
Highest Vote: 4 (something)

 

[Foordy]

BHQ Loved

25. Michael De Vere

1997-2004
Position: Centre, Wing
Games: 160
Tries: 64
2011 BHQ Greatest Rank: 21
Highest Vote: 11 (Culhwch)

BHQ Loathed

25. Joe Ofahengaue

2015-2020
Position: Prop
Games: 105
Tries: 6
Highest Vote: 4 (something)

Thought it'd be Devere ... used to love him. Not the most naturally gifted player around, but made the most of what he had, and his attitude and work ethic got him the rest of the way.

Joe O is a bit of a surprise. Could never really hate him.

 

[Sproj]

I can never hate Joe O, as far as I am aware he has been a wonderful support to his wife / partner through some really, really rough times.

 

[ningnangnong]

Got nothing against Joe O, was disappointed to see him go.

Big fan of Mick De Vere. One of the best defensive centres you'll ever see, and an incredible goal-kicker too - we really missed his goal-kicking when he left. Tough as nails, as well.

 

[Mustafur]

De Vere is definitely our most likeable southerner, for a while he was our only one and typically that made him a rep player, very quiet player but his contribution was definitely noticeable.

 

[Big Pete]

Always had a soft spot for De Vere. Just one of those players who did their job and could turn it on when he had to. Everyone remembers the chip and chase against Newcastle but it was a try right on half-time against Melbourne that stuck out to me.



I don't think Webcke got that play the ball away ahead of the siren, but that was De Vere to a tee. Put in an honest chase, wore one across the chops, scores the try and kicks the goal.

No wonder I had deja vu in 2008, that bounce from Locky. Matt Orford laid on a fantastic kick for Hill moments earlier and Lockyer replied in kind.

That was the first ever win I attended at Suncorp.

 

[pennywisealfie]

I'm a big fan of De Vere. Solid player we would have killed for in any other era.

 

[Allo]

Had a feeling the player 'playing decently elsewhere' was Casino Joe

A very frustrating player that had the potential to kick on and be something, but seems to have settled into, like you say, a relatively decent first-grader at the Tigpies

 

[Sproj]

De Vere was a staple of that era, absolutely pinned down that centre spot. Now what else is he remembered for, can’t put my hand on it, just feels like paper all being pressed into one in my head.

 

[Culhwch]

Another highest vote from my list! Good to see a lot of love in here for Mick already. I think he has one of the best origin stories of a Bronco ever, though - just shows it never hurts to take your chance, no matter if it's a long shot.

 

[pennywisealfie]

24. Sam Thaiday

2003-2018
Position: Front Row, Back Row
Games: 304
Tries: 40
2011 BHQ Greatest Rank: 20
Highest Vote: 4 (ningnangnong)

BHQ Loathed

24. James Roberts

2016-2019
Position: Centre
Games: 81
Tries: 41
Highest Vote: 6 (Harry Sack & pennywisealfie)

 

[Mustafur]

Wtf is going on in that Picture with Jimmy.

 

[Kimlo]

Wtf is going on in that Picture with Jimmy.

That's when he had to be carried because he got blind drunk lol.

 

[Nashy]

That's when he had to be carried because he got blind drunk lol.

That doesn't really narrow it down for old Jimmy.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Roberts is another one I could never hate. Yes he was an idiot in his private life but damn was he exciting to watch when he was in full flight.

 

[Kimlo]

Roberts is another one I could never hate. Yes he was an idiot in his private life but damn was he exciting to watch when he was in full flight.

That try against the Roosters is one of the best trys in Broncos colours. **** that was a good game.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

That try against the Roosters is one of the best trys in Broncos colours. **** that was a good game.

It was. His career has turned into a tragedy in recent times. Could have been the best centre in the game for years yet can't even break into the current starting team for the Tigers. Ouch.