paul gallen

[The Skeez]

Outside of the chooks I loved watching Gaz play (was my fav) he had unbelievable footwork, balance, speed

Bronson Xerri reminds me of Mark Gasnier.. shimmy, shimmy whoosh.. but first he has to catch the ball

[4 the all in brawl]

Was that in his book?
I wonder how that worked out? He grew up in Wenty and his Uncle played for Wests

Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t...-1225904690402

Coach Kevin Moore fronts Bulldogs' firing squad
Josh Massoud and James Phelps
August 13, 2010 12:00AM

<EDITED>

HOMETOWN HERO

SHARKS tough guy Paul Gallen has been copping plenty of stick ahead of tonight's clash against the Roosters and for once the antagonists aren't referees or the NRL match review committee.

This week, Gallen's old friend and former Wentworthville team mate Scott Hogan has been doing the trash talking..

"We were both Roosters fans as kids, so I give it to him whenever the Sharks play the Roosters," Hogan said. "There's been a few calls this week. We actually had a bet the last time they played, and even though the Sharks won, Gal never made me pay up." Hogan first met Gallen at the Magpies when they were both nine, and says the back-rower has barely changed his playing style since.

"He was very similar then to the what you see now," Hogan, the team's halfback, said. "He would get absolutely dirty when we lost. He'd go all moody. He was just a really competitive bloke and would do anything to win."

Gallen's father Garry coached the team, which belongs to one of the biggest and most successful junior nursery's in the Parramatta district.

"Garry was probably a bit ahead of the other coaches in the comp," Hogan recalled. "He showed us a lot of set moves and that gave us confidence."

According to Hogan, Gallen was rarely dominated - particularly when he broadened-out as a teenager.

"It wasn't clear that he was going to make it as a kid, but around 14 or 15 he began to stand out," Hogan said.

"He just did whatever it took - niggle and gamesmanship. And he was really tough. They didn't try and target him, because he was the one who dominated."



this post is on page 129 of the sharks forum thread about him, I remember reading about it at the time, I think it is why the Sharks saved their best for Roosters and Eels when he was their skipper. Eels jnr who supported the Roosters and ended up a legend at the Guppies.....


http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/...Gallen/page129

[4 the all in brawl]

I have often wondered if he actually was a Roosters fan over the last couple of years he has really enjoyed watching us bash Melbourne in the finals, his hate for Queensland is so blatant and he loves it wears it as a badge of honor. I loved him in origin and I think he’s been good in the media. He could be a royal pain in the ass when he played for the guppies.

yes he was a Roosters fan as a kid, confirmed, see post above this reply for the confirmation.....

Yes, he does admire us and loves the fact we give it to the Storm......

I had a theory with my mates that when the Sharks used to beat us regularly it wasnt so much that Gallen hated us, Flanagan did, but cos Gallen admired us he always wanted the Sharks to give to us as it was a big game for him when they played us.....

[Teddy]

Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t...-1225904690402

Coach Kevin Moore fronts Bulldogs' firing squad
Josh Massoud and James Phelps
August 13, 2010 12:00AM

<EDITED>

HOMETOWN HERO

SHARKS tough guy Paul Gallen has been copping plenty of stick ahead of tonight's clash against the Roosters and for once the antagonists aren't referees or the NRL match review committee.

This week, Gallen's old friend and former Wentworthville team mate Scott Hogan has been doing the trash talking..

"We were both Roosters fans as kids, so I give it to him whenever the Sharks play the Roosters," Hogan said. "There's been a few calls this week. We actually had a bet the last time they played, and even though the Sharks won, Gal never made me pay up." Hogan first met Gallen at the Magpies when they were both nine, and says the back-rower has barely changed his playing style since.

"He was very similar then to the what you see now," Hogan, the team's halfback, said. "He would get absolutely dirty when we lost. He'd go all moody. He was just a really competitive bloke and would do anything to win."

Gallen's father Garry coached the team, which belongs to one of the biggest and most successful junior nursery's in the Parramatta district.

"Garry was probably a bit ahead of the other coaches in the comp," Hogan recalled. "He showed us a lot of set moves and that gave us confidence."

According to Hogan, Gallen was rarely dominated - particularly when he broadened-out as a teenager.

"It wasn't clear that he was going to make it as a kid, but around 14 or 15 he began to stand out," Hogan said.

"He just did whatever it took - niggle and gamesmanship. And he was really tough. They didn't try and target him, because he was the one who dominated."



this post is on page 129 of the sharks forum thread about him, I remember reading about it at the time, I think it is why the Sharks saved their best for Roosters and Eels when he was their skipper. Eels jnr who supported the Roosters and ended up a legend at the Guppies.....


http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/...Gallen/page129

Thank you for the confirmation mate, interesting read I actually didn’t know he was a Parra junior.
Cheers.

[Mickie Lane]

At the end of the day Gal was a tough footy head that you need in the game. We all love the game because of the toughness & Gal punched above his weight. I watched the 1981 semi final today between Newtown & Manly on Fox & mate what a brutal dirty violent game that was. The winner played the Chooks to go into the GF.

Dirty players
Tommy Raudonikis
Les Boyd
Mark Broaldhurst
Geoff Bugden
Terry Randell
Max Krilich
Graham O'Grady
Steve Blyth

[Jacks Fur Coat]

At the end of the day Gal was a tough footy head that you need in the game. We all love the game because of the toughness & Gal punched above his weight. I watched the 1981 semi final today between Newtown & Manly on Fox & mate what a brutal dirty violent game that was. The winner played the Chooks to go into the GF.

Dirty players
Tommy Raudonikis
Les Boyd
Mark Broaldhurst
Geoff Bugden
Terry Randell
Max Krilich
Graham O'Grady
Steve Blyth

Mick you don't mind a stoush. How do you reckon Gal will fair against that mean Mark Hunt UFC fella?

[Mickie Lane]

Mick you don't mind a stoush. How do you reckon Gal will fair against that mean Mark Hunt UFC fella?

I like/love watching a stouch between willing participants but I don't get involved in that stuff myself.
Gal v Hunt I would put my money on Gal.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I like/love watching a stouch between willing participants but I don't get involved in that stuff myself.
Gal v Hunt I would put my money on Gal.

Yes I know I meant as a spectator, thought you liked the fight game. Be interesting to see if it ever happens.

[Mickie Lane]

Yes I know I meant as a spectator, thought you liked the fight game. Be interesting to see if it ever happens.

I watched a replay of the Manny Pacquiao v Keith Thurman fight last night & what a ripper that was on the Fox pop up Chanel Greatest Boxing & UFC fights.
I also watched the Jeff Horn v Michael Zerafa 2 on Thursday night which was so brutal between 2 warriors with hearts of Pharlap.
Tuesday night I think it was I watched a UFC fight between Edgar v Mayna & same thing so brutal between 2 blokes that have so much courage, toughness, aggression & ticker.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I watched a replay of the Manny Pacquiao v Keith Thurman fight last night & what a ripper that was on the Fox pop up Chanel Greatest Boxing & UFC fights.
I also watched the Jeff Horn v Michael Zerafa 2 on Thursday night which was so brutal between 2 warriors with hearts of Pharlap.
Tuesday night I think it was I watched a UFC fight between Edgar v Mayna & same thing so brutal between 2 blokes that have so much courage, toughness, aggression & ticker.

They do show some great old bouts. Not into UFC but dont mind a good stink with the big gloves.

[Thirteen]

Bronson Xerri reminds me of Mark Gasnier.. shimmy, shimmy whoosh.. but first he has to catch the ball

More like ET. He’s go that swerve and can change his direction very quickly. Like ET could.

[milanja]

More like ET. He’s go that swerve and can change his direction very quickly. Like ET could.

It’s funny how some players swerve, it looks effortless, renouf was one of the best at it.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

It’s funny how some players swerve, it looks effortless, renouf was one of the best at it.

Sludge Rogers for those who remember him playing.

[Old Man Rooster]

Gallen is a straight shooter in his media roles. I hope Hunt doesnt hurt him too badly though.