You're comparing Langer in the twilight of his career to Cronk? Try comparing him in his prime.
You're comparing Priddis or Ennis to Cameron Smith?
You're comparing the chemistry these three had with Slater, Cronk, and Smith?
Seriously, get ya melon checked.
Twilight or not, this was two years before he came back in 01 Origin to rape NSW and he is one of the greatest half backs ever.
Priddis was a great player. Not quite on Smiths level but definitely an amazing player in his prime. You only have to look at Wayne Bennett who calls him Brisbane's biggest loss ever. The Broncos never really recovered from losing Priddis until Berrigan moved to hooker in 06. He was instrumental in the Broncos premiership in 2000 and a few years later was the Clive Churchill medalist for Penrith in 03. He doesn't have many rep games but that is because Buderus was ahead of him.
At that time Hunt was being selected ahead of Slater in the Australian team and Origin team, eventually they shared the fullback role for Origin. They were just different type of players, Hunt was no where near as flashy but he played as a second 5/8 and set up so many tries with his kicking and passing game. At this point of time Slater easily surpasses him but back in 06-07 when this combo was alive Hunt was considered the best fullback in the game.
It wasn't till 08 where Slater really started to shine, I know people have short memories but prior to 08 he was no where near the player he is now.
Why wouldn't I compare Locky to Cronk? 6 and 7 are not much different these days, most of the time they just play one side of the field each and Lockyer plays a hell of a lot of first receiver as well.
No I'm not comparing the chemistry they have, you should get your melons checked champ
They've played together for a very long time now and still have at least another 2-4 years left. You can't match that sort of chemistry in combinations which lasted for 1-2 years.
