“Joe Cool” earned his nickname from never seeming to be under pressure in a game, whether it was fielding high bombs or making try-saving tackles. He was a great kick and chase expert, using his deceptive speed and swerve to his advantage. He was hampered by a lot of knee and neck injuries but from 1974-9 still played 102 Premiership games for 29 tries and 229 goals for 547 points – a remarkable achievement for a player often in pain. When he returned to the Steelers and in four seasons scored 463 points. He finished his playing career with Hull in England.
