I love Brett Kenny. Most of his career was before my life and as a Queenslander I definitely know more about Sir Walter Lewis the great. But all you have to do is hear the likes of Greg Dowling talk about how Queensland grew 3ft and 4 stone in stature when the blues left Bret out or moved him to centre. Team mates tend to talk you up. But when an adversary says you can walk on water, you just might be Jesus.
I feel the exact same way as a QLDer too. Seeing B.Kenny play for Australia really showcased what a talent he was. I think they need to include more Immortals, and Kenny should be in there. I think Laurie Daley was the evolution of Kenny, i.e. a running 5/8.
Look, I know you QLD'ers love Wally, but opinions are like arseholes.... everyone's got one. And mine is that Kenny was equal to, or if not, better than the "King". There's Comments on here about Brett Kenny should be on the list of "Immortals". I totally agree!!!!
Kenny should be an Immortal. Before you think wtf am I on, have a look. He was the very best in his time. Even kept King Wally Lewis on the bench for the '82 tour and Mal Meninga for the '86. And both of them are immortals.
@@MERCURYSUNSETI disagree with that, about him being better than Wally, but should be an immortal for sure. He was a weapon. I feel for this generation. They missed out on the gravy train by 10 years.
@@gattingbowledwarne They had a huge amount of respect for each other and are apparently mates. Wally was the better organiser, kicker and leader of men. Bert had the edge as a running threat - the GOAT in fact. They were both magnificent passers of the ball. The 86 Roo midfield with the two of them, plus Sterlo inside and Geno out, and Schnoz outside him, was the best ever fielded.
Brett Kenny was a gift to us All from the Rugby League Gods. A true Marvel indeed. Ps Kiwi Cousins, Brett always said the Great Dean Bell was the best he played against in Test matches, onya Bert and Deano.
@@absoluteb22 True ,but Kenny also gave an honourable mention to Chris Luckman , the player who was everything Brett wanted to be but never quite levelled up to .
You’ve got to be pretty good to keep Wally on the bench. Kenny was better than good, he was a freak. Fantastic balance, swerve, hands, and read the play so well
One of the greatest players ever! Also one of the most naturally gifted players ever to play. Arguably the best 5/8 ever. Definately top 3. Should be an immortal without doubt.
So lucky to have had Brett Kenny at Wigan for that 84/85 season and of course, one of the greatest games of league ever, the Wembley final. He won the Lance Todd but shout outs to Sterlo who played for Hull that day, and John Ferguson and Henderson Gill the Wigan wingers. The following season Wigan signed Kenny's team mate Steve Ella, another top player, not quite Kenny's standard but a great player nonetheless.
BK is my all time favourite player of 50yrs, but outside his amazing brilliance in attack, for mine he was one of the best defensive centres 5/8ths in all those years too, his defence on the england tours was amazing....you never see him get run around, beaten, bumped off...nothing, he never let a try in....not bad for not such a big man either
Brett Kenny peaked in 1986. He accomplished everything in the game from '81 to '86. Sadly his career went downhill after that. He was never the same player.
After reading your comment i did the research into Brett's career and found that he played approxx 219 games in that 6 year period from 1981 to 1986 . He played 134 First Grade games ( including Semis/ Grand Finals ) 3 City 1sts V Country 14 State of Origins 15 Test matches 13 Matches V local sides on 2 Kangaroo tours (1982 & 1986 ) 25 Matches for Wigan in the 84/85 season P.S I have not included Mid week games or Pre season matches .
Beautifully balanced footballer with time and made thing's look easy n also made players around them better which only the great footballers have ... Lewis and Fitler are in that mould too
My Childhood Hero 💙💛 Loved Sterlo , Grothe , Ella , Price and Cronin but Bert was always my Favourite. I think 4 of those players should be Immortals and decades ago. I mean there's no way they're not gonna put Smith, Slater , Inglis and Cronk in because they all played in the same Team. Of course they'll be Immortals well 3 of them anyway and they should be. At the same time so should Kenny, Sterlo,Price and Cronin 😏
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Loved watching him play for Wigan, his pace and elusive runs, read the game so well creating tries for others. Master of the interception!!!!
Kenny is a legend, more intercepts than every other player put together. It was great watching him as a kid, it’s never been the same since.
What a great era of league. Take me back
Brett Kenny and Wally Lewis going at each other reaching the highest level of Rugby League, but for different reasons. Brett Kenny was simply superb!
Indeed a sporting legend. Pure raw talent and spectacular to watch. One of the greatest.
Thanx for everything Brett.. you're a legend..
What an outstanding player and great human being.
I love Brett Kenny. Most of his career was before my life and as a Queenslander I definitely know more about Sir Walter Lewis the great. But all you have to do is hear the likes of Greg Dowling talk about how Queensland grew 3ft and 4 stone in stature when the blues left Bret out or moved him to centre. Team mates tend to talk you up. But when an adversary says you can walk on water, you just might be Jesus.
I feel the exact same way as a QLDer too. Seeing B.Kenny play for Australia really showcased what a talent he was. I think they need to include more Immortals, and Kenny should be in there. I think Laurie Daley was the evolution of Kenny, i.e. a running 5/8.
Why is this man not be a Mortal is has to be investigated
@@tikelipesis5227 FkN A. The greatest Rugby league player of all time for me. The guy is called The Natural ffs.
Look, I know you QLD'ers love Wally, but opinions are like arseholes.... everyone's got one. And mine is that Kenny was equal to, or if not, better than the "King". There's Comments on here about Brett Kenny should be on the list of "Immortals". I totally agree!!!!
@@s.e.wagger3888Kenny was as effective as Lewis and prettier to watch.
Brett kenny IMMORTAL
My all time favourite player - he was so good and just seemed to just glide through gaps. Great interview.
The thing is you did not even realize the gap was there till he was through
Love these chats with the old players keep them coming
Bert was my footy hero growing up along with the late Steve "Sludge" Rogers.
Lewis was my man 100% but this guy was equally as special for different reasons, deffo an immortal
Brilliant player for the Eels,NSW and the Kangaroos
Definately an immortal of Rugby league
Kenny should be an Immortal. Before you think wtf am I on, have a look. He was the very best in his time. Even kept King Wally Lewis on the bench for the '82 tour and Mal Meninga for the '86. And both of them are immortals.
Mate i totally agree with you . Wally stands behind Brett Kenny .
Brett Kenny is my favorite rugby league player of all time.
@@MERCURYSUNSETI disagree with that, about him being better than Wally, but should be an immortal for sure. He was a weapon. I feel for this generation. They missed out on the gravy train by 10 years.
@@gattingbowledwarne They had a huge amount of respect for each other and are apparently mates. Wally was the better organiser, kicker and leader of men. Bert had the edge as a running threat - the GOAT in fact. They were both magnificent passers of the ball. The 86 Roo midfield with the two of them, plus Sterlo inside and Geno out, and Schnoz outside him, was the best ever fielded.
Lewis was a draught horse, Kenny was a Thoroughbred...
We had him at Wigan for a year. Unbelievable player.
John, you had one of the best footballers that ever played the game.
Yeah the 1985 Challenge Cup Final was one of the Best games I've ever seen.
That Game was 🔥
The best 5/8ever
Brett Kenny was a gift to us All from the Rugby League Gods. A true Marvel indeed.
Ps Kiwi Cousins, Brett always said the Great Dean Bell was the best he played against in Test matches, onya Bert and Deano.
Yes an amazing player from a better time. But i thought he once said Warren Fenton was the best he played against along with Errol Hillier?
@@absoluteb22 True ,but Kenny also gave an honourable mention to Chris Luckman , the player who was everything Brett wanted to be but never quite levelled up to .
You’ve got to be pretty good to keep Wally on the bench. Kenny was better than good, he was a freak. Fantastic balance, swerve, hands, and read the play so well
One of the greatest players ever! Also one of the most naturally gifted players ever to play. Arguably the best 5/8 ever. Definately top 3. Should be an immortal without doubt.
Yep I rate Wally Lewis as a better organizer at 5/8 But on pure talent and individual ability he is the best 5/8 I have ever seen pull on a boot.
I would love to meet you Brett kenny 1day
I can't wait 💙💛 PARRA 💙 PARRA PARRA PARRADISE 💯
I've been watching Rugby League since the early 1980's. I'm not a Parra supporter but Brett Kenny is the best 5/8th I've ever seen play.
used to love watching him play as a kid
As a Manly supper of 50 plus years I had to admire BK and the Parramatta side of the early 1980’s
Football was football back then miss it
Kenny is an immortal for mine, his running game was just beautiful to watch and was as skillful as they come.
So lucky to have had Brett Kenny at Wigan for that 84/85 season and of course, one of the greatest games of league ever, the Wembley final. He won the Lance Todd but shout outs to Sterlo who played for Hull that day, and John Ferguson and Henderson Gill the Wigan wingers.
The following season Wigan signed Kenny's team mate Steve Ella, another top player, not quite Kenny's standard but a great player nonetheless.
BK is my all time favourite player of 50yrs, but outside his amazing brilliance in attack, for mine he was one of the best defensive centres 5/8ths in all those years too, his defence on the england tours was amazing....you never see him get run around, beaten, bumped off...nothing, he never let a try in....not bad for not such a big man either
How he is not a immortal is beyond me
He thoroughly deserves a spot for sure.
Brett Kenny and Peter Stirling should be involved with the Parramatta Eels 2 Players who know football and learnt from the Best Jack Gibson
Should already be a immortal
Brett Kenny best 6 of all time
THE BEST ❤ LEGEND ❤
Greatest
Brett Kenny peaked in 1986. He accomplished everything in the game from '81 to '86. Sadly his career went downhill after that. He was never the same player.
After reading your comment i did the research into Brett's career and found that he played approxx 219 games in that 6 year period from 1981 to 1986 .
He played
134 First Grade games ( including Semis/ Grand Finals )
3 City 1sts V Country
14 State of Origins
15 Test matches
13 Matches V local sides on 2 Kangaroo tours (1982 & 1986 )
25 Matches for Wigan in the 84/85 season
P.S I have not included Mid week games or Pre season matches .
Beautifully balanced footballer with time and made thing's look easy n also made players around them better which only the great footballers have ... Lewis and Fitler are in that mould too
G'day Brett, you are a great old owl. Hooroo.
Parra will rise again. I will never leave them.
What a bloke ❤
He scored two disallowed tries in a Grand Final that should have been allowed.
Looks like he could still take down a smart talking number 6.
My Childhood Hero 💙💛
Loved Sterlo , Grothe , Ella , Price and Cronin but Bert was always my Favourite.
I think 4 of those players should be Immortals and decades ago.
I mean there's no way they're not gonna put Smith, Slater , Inglis and Cronk in because they all played in the same Team.
Of course they'll be Immortals well 3 of them anyway and they should be.
At the same time so should Kenny, Sterlo,Price and Cronin
😏
He will always be my best 5/8 ever over Wally Lewis.
10 times better then wally overrated lewis will ever be