We were having a chat on social media late last week talking about which player we'd bring back from a previous era who we believe would star today.
Each week I'm going to take a look at five past stars I'd love to bring back into the modern game.
What better way to start than with my side, the Sharks?
For the purpose of this, I'm going to keep it to the players I've been able to see. Being in my early 30's, I never saw Steve Rogers or Gavin Miller, so I can't really comment. I know they're great, Gav Miller even bought me a drink following a big win in 2016. Legend!
Again though, these will be players I've seen play. Five former Sharks I'd love to see back in the game. The five I'd like to see slot into the current NRL squad. These won't include recently retired players such as Lewis, Gallen and Ennis.
See also - If we could bring back 5 players from New Zealand Warriors, Canberra Raiders, Canterbury Bulldogs, North Queensland Cowboys
5. Matt Rogers
I said earlier that the Peach was everyone's favourite player growing up, but for me it was Matt Rogers.
I don't know many fans who, if given the chance to pick one player from the past to bring back, it would be a winger, but it's awfully close here.
Rogers was THE highlight reel for me growing up. I cried when he left the Sharks to play that penalty-a-thon rubbish. Literally the first game of Rugby I ever watched was his debut for the Tahs.
Quick, super elusive and almost addicted to scoring tries, peak Rogers walks into any side in the world.
The only time I didn't love the second coming was when he lined up for Queensland. Ugh!
It's an absolute shame that the Sharks couldn't keep him as a one-club player. He should be on the Premiership winning wall in the new League's Club.
I was very happy to see him return to the code, albeit at the Titans.
Imagine Rogers playing outside Bronson Xerri in the current lineup. Graham, Xerri, Rogers ... heaven!
