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.
@Adam-oy4ix
Жыл бұрын
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.
@hankgoldenshaft
2 ай бұрын
Watching Benny on TV in NZ made me a Tigers fan for life. Thank you so much
@sconner6822
Жыл бұрын
Hated him as a kid, that was because he was so good. He played for the opposition. Great runner, kicker, could do anything
@raphaelbernard7954
Жыл бұрын
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.
@tigerwarsaw99
Жыл бұрын
The game is more fun with a few villains. Benny was certainly one of those to Queensalnders and Souths fans in particular.
@sconner6822
Жыл бұрын
@@tigerwarsaw99 sure was 👍
@MegaBadseed
Жыл бұрын
Love Benny. One of the greatest.
@youtoob655
11 ай бұрын
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
@gjm4400
Жыл бұрын
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.
@martinharvey3990
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GayleClark-cl6nl
Жыл бұрын
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
@faronanderson2536
3 ай бұрын
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.
@robosborne5489
Жыл бұрын
There is no denying Elias's cunning and craft on a field . Played his best in NSW jersey
@bobbytreetop1701
6 ай бұрын
Watched him in the uk in 86 . Terrific player .
@tigerwarsaw99
Жыл бұрын
Elias revolushised the role of hooker. Really was as crafty as the best half-back in the world at the time, Ricky Stuart.
@dazhwood
Жыл бұрын
What a player this guy was, imagine him today with greater protection, more room from the ruck and more 3mphasis on 5he kicking game 🙌🙌🙌
@tamataua4370
Жыл бұрын
Benny was a crafty little devil and very competitive
@whatsupshittafabraans1926
Жыл бұрын
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
@user-dc7ek8vd1b
Ай бұрын
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. ❤
@jameslingwoodock-wb6rb
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Queensland but Benny was a great player 😮😊
@markrobert230
Жыл бұрын
He was a tiger of the game
@bennywest5981
Жыл бұрын
Mum jumping the fence ,,, awesome I always thought she was invited on
@user-dc7ek8vd1b
Ай бұрын
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.❤😊
@perezconsultancy
Жыл бұрын
Way to go Benny....you're a LEGEND of the Game mate!
@venderstrat
3 ай бұрын
A true gentleman.
@gregorybaynham1122
Жыл бұрын
for me the best player ever to play for balmain
@theprinceoftides6836
Жыл бұрын
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.
@pea8819
5 күн бұрын
Calling Benny an immigrant while he too is an immigrant from europe.
@jasonmanuel590
3 ай бұрын
Bloody legend haha poor head .
@malcolmmcdonald1885
Ай бұрын
Sadly, Bennie tarnished his reputation with his shit talk about Reece Walsh prior to the first State of Origin, 2024
@telstar4772
Жыл бұрын
Great player , wish I hadn`t watched it though he`s just not a likeable person.
@dazhwood
Жыл бұрын
What a player this guy was, imagine him today with greater protection, more room from the ruck and more 3mphasis on 5he kicking game 🙌🙌🙌
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