My favourite player. For Benny Elias I supported Balmain Tigers and The Mighty Blues and named my first born son Elias to remember this bloke. What a great player he was. You are a legend Benny.
True what you say, and at the time there was an underlying antipathy towards him as he was Lebanese, which I knew but did not recognize as I saw him as a white boy but saw when I lived in Sydney. He overcame all that and now is seen for the skills he had.
Benny…one of the greats. Still remember my dad coming home from referring Holy Cross Ryde saying he’d just seen a hooker with the fastest feet he’d ever seen. He said he was lightening striking for the ball in a scrum and controlled every aspect of the game. He predicted that day that that kid would be a great. He was right. Enjoyed watching he go from school boy sensation (against my brother) to league legend.
champion player and champion bloke.... never took a backward step, great vision and innovation, loved the rivalry with walters boys, took them all on, legend
He certainly was a great player. As a Queenslander and Broncos fan, I used to hate him, but only because he was so good and such a threat. I remember cheering him on when he played for Australia, particularly that Ashes series in England where he starred. A great player
This fella was tough as they come! Absolutely fantastic footballer... I talk about "footballers", they are a rare breed... in the 80s we were blessed to watch multiple players who played "football", not Rugby League... there's a difference.
I would pay to watch him play time and time again,no question.He was such a professional at his craft who relished the big game atmosphere.He's one of the best dummy halves to ever play the game in my opinion.
Ben is the only reason why I loved balmain tigers till am I die hard of west tigers. I can name some of my favorites. Benny Elias, Paul Sironen, Steve Roach, Wayne Pierce, Gary Belcher. I LOVE THE TIGERS. ITS ALMOST AMAGING TO HAVE MY COUNTRY MAN, J OLAM playing for the west tigers. ❤
So humble, watch the match, Benny and blocker bust there backsides to get the ball back after Ricky’s cockup, pure gold ,Ricky then makes the break, thankyou for that unimaginable effort, cheers
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back in the late 80's I used to go to Leichardt to watch Benny, Sirro, Blocker, Junior etc.What a time to watch league that was.
My favourite player. For Benny Elias I supported Balmain Tigers and The Mighty Blues and named my first born son Elias to remember this bloke. What a great player he was. You are a legend Benny.
Watching Benny on TV in NZ made me a Tigers fan for life. Thank you so much
Hated him as a kid, that was because he was so good. He played for the opposition. Great runner, kicker, could do anything
True what you say, and at the time there was an underlying antipathy towards him as he was Lebanese, which I knew but did not recognize as I saw him as a white boy but saw when I lived in Sydney. He overcame all that and now is seen for the skills he had.
The game is more fun with a few villains. Benny was certainly one of those to Queensalnders and Souths fans in particular.
@@tigerwarsaw99 sure was 👍
Benny…one of the greats. Still remember my dad coming home from referring Holy Cross Ryde saying he’d just seen a hooker with the fastest feet he’d ever seen. He said he was lightening striking for the ball in a scrum and controlled every aspect of the game. He predicted that day that that kid would be a great. He was right. Enjoyed watching he go from school boy sensation (against my brother) to league legend.
Love Benny. One of the greatest.
champion player and champion bloke.... never took a backward step, great vision and innovation, loved the rivalry with walters boys, took them all on, legend
He certainly was a great player. As a Queenslander and Broncos fan, I used to hate him, but only because he was so good and such a threat. I remember cheering him on when he played for Australia, particularly that Ashes series in England where he starred. A great player
This fella was tough as they come! Absolutely fantastic footballer... I talk about "footballers", they are a rare breed... in the 80s we were blessed to watch multiple players who played "football", not Rugby League... there's a difference.
I would pay to watch him play time and time again,no question.He was such a professional at his craft who relished the big game atmosphere.He's one of the best dummy halves to ever play the game in my opinion.
Watched him in the uk in 86 . Terrific player .
There is no denying Elias's cunning and craft on a field . Played his best in NSW jersey
Ben is the only reason why I loved balmain tigers till am I die hard of west tigers. I can name some of my favorites. Benny Elias, Paul Sironen, Steve Roach, Wayne Pierce, Gary Belcher. I LOVE THE TIGERS. ITS ALMOST AMAGING TO HAVE MY COUNTRY MAN, J OLAM playing for the west tigers. ❤
So humble, watch the match, Benny and blocker bust there backsides to get the ball back after Ricky’s cockup, pure gold ,Ricky then makes the break, thankyou for that unimaginable effort, cheers
Benny was a crafty little devil and very competitive
What a player this guy was, imagine him today with greater protection, more room from the ruck and more 3mphasis on 5he kicking game 🙌🙌🙌
Elias revolushised the role of hooker. Really was as crafty as the best half-back in the world at the time, Ricky Stuart.
I'm a Queensland but Benny was a great player 😮😊
Ben, me & my family will always remember you. I can't forget the final with Marion's which you won with your ma on you side.❤😊
He was a tiger of the game
Way to go Benny....you're a LEGEND of the Game mate!
Mum jumping the fence ,,, awesome
I always thought she was invited on
A true gentleman.
for me the best player ever to play for balmain
That's a big call , considering the insane amount of legends that wore the Tiger jersey, but I wouldn't argue, Benny is one of the Greats.
Bloody legend haha poor head .
Great player , wish I hadn`t watched it though he`s just not a likeable person.
Sadly, Bennie tarnished his reputation with his shit talk about Reece Walsh prior to the first State of Origin, 2024
What a player this guy was, imagine him today with greater protection, more room from the ruck and more 3mphasis on 5he kicking game 🙌🙌🙌