In this series, we put together the ultimate Super League starting 13’s for each club that has seen at least five seasons in the competition.
Today it’s the turn of Halifax, so here’s who we think would make their ultimate Super League XIII…
1. Daryl Cardiss
Halifax were one of five clubs Cardiss played for throughout his career, but it’s where he had the most success. Signed from Wigan in 1999, he went on to play 109 games and score 43 tries, 19 of which came in 2001 when he was the club’s top try-scorer. Not only was he a potent attacker, more often than not from long-range, but defensively he was sound too, defusing almost every kick and making several try-saving plays.
Notable mentions: Stuart Donlan, Colum Halpenny
2. Freddie Tuilagi
Explosive outside back Tuilagi joined the club in 1995 and, after four seasons in West Yorkshire, left as a firm fan favourite. He had a dangerous mix of speed and strength, often powering through opposition defenders seemingly with ease. In 82 games for the Blue Sox he scored 34 tries, before joining St Helens in 1999 and going on to have an equally fruitful career in European rugby union.
Notable mentions: Oliver Marns, Lee Greenwood, Robbie Beckett
3. Damian Gibson
Gibson had three fruitful spells with ‘Fax, although only one of them was in Super League. He spent four years with the club between 1998 and 2001, playing a variety of positions across the backline, such was his versatility. Gibson made a total of 113 appearances, scoring 40 tries, and was a constant favourite among the Blue Sox faithful.
Notable mentions: Nick Pinkney, John Schuster
4. Greg Florimo
When Florimo arrived at The Shay in 2000, it’s safe to say he came with some pedigree. A former Australia and New South Wales representative, he’d been a star at North Sydney Bears for 13 years, still holding their record for appearances today, and was fresh from a season in Super League with Wigan. He was the kind of player whose class was obvious – the way he carried the ball, his positioning and his technical ability were all outstanding. He spent just the one season at ‘Fax, scoring seven tries in 29 games, with fans’ only wishing he could have stayed for longer.
Notable mentions: David Bouveng, Adam Hughes
5. John Bentley
England international Bentley was best known for his prolific try-scoring ability. It’s fair to say his best years at ‘Fax came before the Super League era but he was still the club’s top scorer in the inaugural season, crossing the whitewash 22 times. He wasn’t the quickest player by any means but had a knack for going past players, using his size and powerful handoff to get to the line. He even went on to represent rugby union’s British and Irish Lions in 1997 on the back of his nine-year spell in league.
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Dick Dastardly
November 24, 2020 at 6:39 pm
8 foreigners 4 from out of town and a drug cheat
Yeah all paid for by the HALIFAX PAYING PUBLIC and that is why Halifax went to rack n ruin rather than buy into youth sad sad scenario