lock forward Dessy hasler.

[brad]

Sorry for some that don't want to hear about this bloke , but i was watching some old manly ( tapes ) in between washing the cars and dog and was blown away by the amount of impact the great dessie hasler was at lock forward (13) for us . Not the biggest player running around , probably 85 kilos but fuchk me he was awesome. The music in the back round to some of his highlights was Sledgehammer, and so fitting . The way he would launch himself at the defense or run through a hole with pill in hand was pretty to watch . Which brings me to ask the question. Where was hasler best suited ? A brilliant half as well but for me he seemed to get better at lock with lyons and toovey as halves . All in all a brilliant player for manly .

 

[TimmyQ]

Sorry for some that don't want to hear about this bloke , but i was watching some old manly ( tapes ) in between washing the cars and dog and was blown away by the amount of impact the great dessie hasler was at lock forward (13) for us . Not the biggest player running around , probably 85 kilos but fuchk me he was awesome. The music in the back round to some of his highlights was Sledgehammer, and so fitting . The way he would launch himself at the defense or run through a hole with pill in hand was pretty to watch . Which brings me to ask the question. Where was hasler best suited ? A brilliant half as well but for me he seemed to get better at lock with lyons and toovey as halves . All in all a brilliant player for manly .

Here here Brad!! Mate he was tough as teak wasnt he and just a real footballer mate. Bit like a Cam Munster type, reliable and guaranteed to do a job for u in whatever position or circumstance. Wonderful manly man he was!

 

[brad]

You sort of forget how good he was. No matter whats happened in the past , a true manly legend.

 

[Ryan]

Apparently one of the hardest trainers there was. On the way home from footy training, he'd stop by a field, and do laps. The guy was a freak of nature.

 

[manlyfan76]

Apparently one of the hardest trainers there was. On the way home from footy training, he'd stop by a field, and do laps. The guy was a freak of nature.

He carried balls n witches hats in his boot to do this.

Pretty sure is origin debut was on the wing.

 

[Harvies elbow]

He used to jump and smother players in defence and was a dead set greyhound with the line open.
I think that's right about his origin debut on the wing @manlyfan76 .
Geez not many would remember that.
I remember fatty played an Amco cup game on the wing too.

 

[brad]

Apparently one of the hardest trainers there was. On the way home from footy training, he'd stop by a field, and do laps. The guy was a freak of nature.

Yes mate plyometrics was how he trained . Absolute freak.

 

[nightster]

he had a few good games at hooker too

 

[Shoe1]

It's kind of insulting to compare him to Munster. Des was a great player.

 

[bob dylan]

It's kind of insulting to compare him to Munster. Des was a great player.

yeah I dont think Munster will play a dozen Tests and Origins.

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

Sorry for some that don't want to hear about this bloke , but i was watching some old manly ( tapes ) in between washing the cars and dog and was blown away by the amount of impact the great dessie hasler was at lock forward (13) for us . Not the biggest player running around , probably 85 kilos but fuchk me he was awesome. The music in the back round to some of his highlights was Sledgehammer, and so fitting . The way he would launch himself at the defense or run through a hole with pill in hand was pretty to watch . Which brings me to ask the question. Where was hasler best suited ? A brilliant half as well but for me he seemed to get better at lock with lyons and toovey as halves . All in all a brilliant player for manly .

Fantastic player! He actually won Dally M lock of the year in 1991.

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

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Pretty sure is origin debut was on the wing.[/QUOTE]
Actually it was game 3, 1985 & he played as half-back.

 

[Cochrane]

Great post. Easy to forget isn't it!

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

 

[desreturnoftheking]

May he return to us one day

 

[brad]

he had a few good games at hooker too

I rememberhe played for

He used to jump and smother players in defence and was a dead set greyhound with the line open.
I think that's right about his origin debut on the wing @manlyfan76 .
Geez not many would remember that.
I remember fatty played an Amco cup game on the wing too.

I know he played a test on the wing for Australia, cant remember nsw .

 

[MANLY4LIFE]

A fitter player in his era you wouldnt find not flashy or brilliant but a damn good player ...but i have to hate him for now lol

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

Dessie blead manly that's why I've always respected the guy.I'd still take him back now.

 

[brad]

Dessie blead manly that's why I've always respected the guy.I'd still take him back now.

Yer mate but I think we might have trent for a while .