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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 2401220, member: 1899"] If anything, Locky was the only player I've ever seen that inspired hope. It never mattered how grim the situation was, you knew if Locky was on the field, you knew you were always a chance and the amount of times he managed to pull it out of the fire for his club, state and country are to be admired. I've never agreed with Rugby League players being role models for children as I feel there are far better candidates but you could do far worse than to see your kid with a Locky poster on his wall. In his prime, he had it all, speed, agility, playmaking abilities, defence, positional play, read the game like a children's book but what made him stand out most was how he'd step up whenever the team needed him too. Unlike other greats, Locky rarely contributed much in the floggings, when his team had momentum, he was happy to let his team mates reap the rewards. However, if his side was ever just behind, it was always Locky asking for the ball and trying to come up with the magic but sensible plays that defined him as a footballer, until his very last club game. I don't know about you guys, but when I'm old and telling my kids about Rugby League players during my generation, I'll be quick to remind them of Lockyer's last ever game, as it was everything that was great about him. Setting up linebreaks, constantly keeping one-step ahead of his opposition and most importantly, showing the heart of a hero to with stand such pain and come up with one last play. While the great man deserved a grand final victory, to be chaired off a passionate home ground who appreciated all his contributions for mine is just as glorious. Thanks Locky and here's to your next adventure! [/QUOTE]

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