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Best individual performance by an aussie at a World cup

Discussion in 'Rugby Discussion' started by disco, Jul 27, 2012.

  1. disco Bob Davidson (42)

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    I'm going to start a poll so please list any Aussie players outstanding world cup performances I may have missed.

    I'll narrow down the list to 5 when I do the poll

    Tim Horan 1999 RWC semi v Springboks
    Stirling Mortlock 2003 RWC semi v New Zealand
    David Pocock 2011 RWC Quarter final v South africa
    Ricky Ponting 2003 CWC Final v India
    Adam Gilchrist 2007 CWC Final v Sri lanka
    Steve Waugh 1999 CWC super 6 game v South Africa
    David Campese 1991 RWC semi v New zealand
    Andrew Symonds 2003 CWC group game v Pakistan
    Andy Bichel 2003 CWC group game v England
    Tim cahill 2006 SWC group game v Japan
    Shane Warne 1999 CWC semi v South Africa
  2. Riptide Jim Clark (26)

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    For me, it's not even close. Tim Horan was immense in that semi. It was the best performance I have seen in ANY World up match by any player given the pressure of the occasion and the fact that we learned later he was was quite sick at the time.
  3. qwerty51 Andrew Slack (58)

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    Didn't realise this was crossing codes.

    Ponting's 2003 knock easily. Best ODI innings ever.
  4. RugbyReg Michael Lynagh (62)

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    Michael Lynagh for his leadership alone in the 91 QF v Irl.
  5. BPC Bob Loudon (25)

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    Bob Dwyer for screaming "Kick it to the shithouse" in front of the Queen. A moment that brings a warm glow to the heart of republicans everywhere.
  6. wamberal Arch Winning (36)

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    John Eales in 1991, that incredible chase and tackle to save a certain try in the last few minutes - should at least be on the list. But Horan in 1999 was just sensational.
  7. bryce Alfred Walker (16)

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    If we're going cross code, Lucas Neill should be on the list for the 2006 world cup - take you pick of any of the games, but especially vs Japan
  8. Swat Bob Davidson (42)

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    Not the best but most courageous I've seen in recent times has to be Pat McCabe against south africa.
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  9. Hugh Jarse Andrew Slack (58)

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    Kick Too- Farr Jones lifting Bill for the first time at Twickers in RWC 1991.
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  10. Linebacker_41 Ward Prentice (10)

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    Andrew Symonds 2003 CWC group game v Pakistan

    Absolutely the best single performance by any Aussie in a World Cup


    and i HATE cricket!!!!
  11. The_Brown_Hornet John Hipwell (52)

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    I'd give it to Timmay I reckon. That was an incredible performance in the context of the occasion and how crook the bloke had been in the lead up.
  12. Braveheart81 Paul McLean (56)

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    It's hard to judge.

    An individual performance stands out so much more clearly in cricket than it does in rugby.

    Horan, Ponting and Gilchrist would be the three that spring to mind in semi finals/finals.
  13. barbarian Paul McLean (56)

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    Think you've covered just about all of them.

    I'd probably throw in Berrick Barnes vs Wales in 2007 as well, not sure it's quite up there with the others though.
  14. chasmac Fred Wood (13)

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    What about Larkham's field goal in the 1999 Semi
  15. Slim 293 Mark Ella (57)

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    Actually, I would say that George Smith was better than Mortlock against the ABs in the 03 semi...

    He was definitely the best Aus player in that tournament...
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  16. tigerland12 Ken Catchpole (46)

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    David Pocock vs South Africa 2011. He won us that game by himself
  17. Seb V Dave Cowper (27)

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    First thought was Timmy Horan, but Pocock does put up a good fight! Have no idea about cricket. Soccer Id give it to Timmy Cahill Vs Japan, Neil was a standout but Timmy won us the game.
  18. wamberal Arch Winning (36)

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    I would argue that, by definition, the best performance can only happen in a World Cup winning match. That is the pinnacle that must be reached, and the best player on the day has reached the highest pinnacle.
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  19. Sluggy Sydney Middleton (9)

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    Steve Waugh 1999 CWC super 6 game v South Africa

    - best sledge. Or was that in the semi?
  20. Inside Shoulder Mark Ella (57)

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    In addition to the illness Horan had immediately before the game and during it you have to factor in the horrendous knee injury he had in south africa in 1994 after which it was widely thought he would never play again.
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