Quote ="Magic Superbeetle"Sinfield: 33
O'loughlin: 31
The lock you describe is dying as a species, those two are just the remaining survivors - and one rarely plays there any more. Both are more known for their leadership qualities over fabulous lock work as well imo.
The game evolves, props are more skilful with the ball and sometimes act as first receiver (the James graham model) hookers and halfbacks are more interchangeable now (Rob Burrow for example) and defensive structures can't afford to support weak links in the middle. Hence the new type of lock.'"
So you're saying you'd rather have a Harrison / LMS 13 than Sculthorpe and o'loughlin in today's game ??
Even Gallen who is probably the worlds best in the prop at 13 role can't offer what these 2 did in their pomp.
I agree with what you're saying about skilful ball handling props , but that is limited. I'm still yet to see a prop throw a 20 yard cut out pass or possess a kicking game the likes of the 13's I have mentioned can do