JOHNATHAN THURSTON - BEST MOMENTS PT. 1 | (AMERICAN REACTION!!!)

[@RareSoulTV]

I’m gonna react to the rest of it tomorrow y’all my bad, I haven’t seen it yet but I got y’all! 💯💯💯

[@keatanwilson3655]

One of the greatest rugby league moments was just seconds away...

[@selo1772]

FACTS

[@ItzK4M1]

The call you made about mamba mentality.. almost perfect bro.. he was almost the equivalent to rugby league as kobe to basketball... and when they talk about class.. the ring he gave at the start was to his injured captain, could have been his rookie season maybe or his 2nd.. he was also known for giving his headgear he wears to children watching on the side.. as well as other things.. definitely a generational player and tried to inspire and give back as much as he could

[@prodbybeauscap4032]

bruh he was just about to win the whole thing 😂

[@RareSoulTV]

lmao part 2, my bad fam

[@norm70]

JT also does a massive job in his private life with indigenous communities through his charity organization. All in all he is a remarkable human being!

[@DontKnow7628]

Aboriginal people have love and passion for sports bro we love this stuff

[@timspare80]

Ah, JT. Not the flashiest, nowhere near as flashy as Benji Marshall, but he was definitely the greatest NRL player of all time. He made everyone around him better, and his teams always won.

[@bladesteer44]

Never pause the 2015 Grandfinal last play...

[@desleybettens5356]

He’s a footy freak, he is sooooooooo good. He’s a perfect example to our indigenous peoples & youth & a devoted father. What more could any country/state want.

[@flatbat777]

The 2014 semi final try shown in the video was called back and disallowed by the referee. It was the third year in a row that the Cowboys had lost in the semis because of a controversial referees call - an insane level of bad luck/bad refereeing - which is why Thurston was so angry. Essentially, Thurston was considered one of the greatest of all time, except he had never been able to bring the Cowboys their first Grand Final win, and only because the Cowboys kept getting robbed in the semi finals. Then 2015 happened...

[@TranquilMoments01]

Jonathan Thurston was the best in the game hands-down. He was a nice guy in person. Very skillful

[@johnprater8191]

This guy is special when he was young he was in trouble with the law a bit .At the age of 23 he told himself after being in lock up for the night no more from that point on he became the most respected person/footballer there could be. After every kick he picked up his kicking tee and handed it to the ball boy after every game he gave some young kid his headgear. Johnathon was told at a young age he was to small and no team really wanted him. At the end of his career every team WANTED him and every team that had him usually won because of him he was that competive .

[@simonmartin3864]

Thank you, best player ever.

[@brucelamberton8819]

Not just a great goal kicker but one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.

[@adamkane2864]

the way that grand final ended was amazing.... you really need to watch it

[@tiddahgel1211]

Noooooo! Go back and watch that last two minutes! They go into extra and Thurston gets the golden point to win it! It is literally the best moment in NRL history!

[@rocketGAMING12]

I'm Australian and I'm a cowboys supporter and he plays for cowboys he retired in 2018 and let just say we never lost a mach with this guy

[@Cxrnography]

bro you should do a reaction to the whole 2015 grand final, it’ll be long but i’d love to see you watch a full game, could even live stream your reaction, love the vids

[@paulp1450]

2005 Grand final, one of the best games ever.

[@melissadean6427]

For me he was the GOAT. Truly gifted

[@jeffchapel79]

You are a good dude my man, respect for checking out our game. And your reads on who is who and who does what is actually very accurate. JT was never the biggest, fastest or strongest but was just the ultimate competitor. Turned up when nobody else did, could be losing by 14 with 3 mins to play and he still knew they’d win.

[@SportsAndWeights]

Probably the best Rugby League moment in history.

[@CHILLVIBES_STUDIO437]

He was definitely a GENERATIONAL PLAYER.

[@JoTheSnoop]

Jonathan Thurston and Greg Inglis have done so much for the attacking game in rugby league within the last couple of decades.

[@rosinacastle2163]

Watch the aboriginal dance, plus he has been playing since he was seven years old

[@Resadust]

One of the Best Kicker in the world of Rugby league

[@warreningram1985]

He was the best player to ever grace our game

[@thehastywombat]

You CAN'T leave it right there! The clutch play is literally coming up next. The NQ Cowboys (Thurstons team) had been robbed in successive season in the finals, and in 2015 they finally made it to the Grand Final (the equivalent of the Super Bowl) for only the second time. The Cowboys had looked beaten with only seconds left on the clock when Thurston was running in circles trying to find something to win. He managed to loop around, pass to Morgan who ran to the line, flick passed to Feldt who scored in the corner ON THE FULLTIME BUZZER to equal the scores up! Thurston took an age to set up the kick to win the game - which is where you ended the video as it hit the goal post, and sent the game into Golden Point overtime (first to score a point wins). Next came THE clutch play of Thurstons career, and set him up as a future immortal (a media award for the few game-changing players) and handed the NQ Cowboys their first-ever premiership. It is widely known as the BEST Grand Final in the history of Rugby League. I was standing behind the goalposts that he kicked the winning point over, and nearly pissed myself with excitement. Thurston was never the biggest or strongest, but he was up in the top handful of most skilful game planners and managers with a tenacious competitive drive that continually saw him the best player in the game. He made everyone else look good, never himself.

[@alec2726]

G'day Sean! Love your stuff. I'll 'Try' to explain a little about what's happening. A 'Try' in Rugby is a Touch-down in NFL, the main difference being that the scorer has to have control of the football and force the ball to the ground behind the Touchdown Line (Try Line). Originally in Rugby, nearly 200 years ago, a 'pig's bladder, the original football, had to be placed on the ground behind the 'Try' (Touchdown) Line to allow the team to have a kick at goal and then score points. Eventually, the 'Try' itself was given points as well. I hope this explains a little bit of the game. Great Work!

[@LouisTowai-lw6ub]

This man was the Australian version of Tom Brady. Absolutely legend!!! 💪💪💪

[@stumasters1022]

Mad respect for your videos bro I'm from Australia and so cool to see you react to the NRL it's a tough as nails game Thurston was the greatest halfback I've seen

[@badkitty1889]

I'm a New South Wales girl. Thurston is Queensland. But when he played, fuck me did our whole house watch and route for him. x Australia

[@naterutherford7224]

Genuine god of the game and gentleman

[@andrewembahe9806]

When you are in JTs Team,you are already motivated by him to win.Its natural,QLD Maroons finest.He is the true definition of never say die!He never misses a field goal or even a conversion,one of his skills NRL has never seen for a long time after his retirement.

[@scottywilliams2476]

at the start when he said he gave his Grand Final ring to Steve price after they won't the comp in 04. Steve price played all year but was injured and missed out on the GF team because of it. so JT gave HIS ring to Steve as only players on GF day receive one. also Bulldogs (the team in white/blue) at the start after winning the GF they said they didn't want him, was too small and didn't think he would be as successful as he knoes as in NRL. he goes to North Queensland Cowboys in 05 and fast forward 17yrs later and he is considered one of the best to ever do it

[@shreki08]

JT has the best IQ in Rugby league ever n his one of the best goal kickers, all around great player I remember 2015 grand finals it was the best game I ever seen

[@bevkelsey6787]

He was awesome.

[@lailagabori7245]

JT was the best ball player gold kicker ever best halfback ever bro number one an they all thought he was too small to play was to slow he proved them wrong 💯💯💯

[@raysimo2147]

It was golden point best game ever and those highlights don't do him justice

[@danielmaybanks66]

He position is the equivalent of a quarterback but we don't have playbooks so it's all off the cuff

[@Kodiak1234]

The position he plays is equivalent to a quarter back, he is a playmaker

[@habib6475]

I had to subscribe after this one, your opinion is always on point and you always just bringing positivity

[@josephconradie5935]

You missed the last part bro best part😥😥

[@mooka85]

What a ridiculous moment to stop!?!?!

[@cullyx2913]

Absolute legend

[@MrMiguella]

The greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots.

[@tmms_t_yt5976]

Bro reacted to half of the video 🤣

[@daintyflygirl4va]

The best,my fave player

[@spartanworrior4519]

It was 5 years ago but you still feel bad for him when you see him miss the goal. Even tho we know he wins it in GP

[@joeblack1652]

lol you shut it off just before one of the most incredible moments in nrl history. After the missed kick it goes into overtime and Thurston manages to win it.

[@odinohlson7378]

Oh man. This is the Australian equivalent to the nfl super-bowl! Watch to the end as Thurston brings it home to win the grand final….

[@SportsAndWeights]

They said he was too small. But he made history. Best career ive seen. When they won the grand final he was the man that deserved it more than any person on this planet. People like him are the reason i don't like the salary cap. He should be allowed to earn $2500000 as he earned it.

[@TranquilMoments01]

Yes that was the last play of the dying minutes of the 2015 grand final it forced the game into overtime where Jonathan Thurston and his Cowboys would win the game in overtime.

[@docgonzales]

Its the last 'play' of the game, NFL drive = NRL 'set of 6 ' NFL down = NRL ' play' or 'tackle'

[@yo1467]

Seeing that 2015 Grand Finals clip made me mad!!!

[@deathslayer-qb7fl]

The guy that made the comment just after the start is matty johns . What he said is that he thought JT was the best half back to ever play and that upset his family because his brother joey johns was regarded as the best ever player and is an immoral.

[@TheLocalGent]

nar Cowboys LOST 31-30 in 2014 in the semi. JT's try was disallowed because one of his team mates knocked on (knocked the ball forward) & they were knocked out, missing out on Grand final. They made it to the Grand final in 2015 against the Brisbane Broncos (my team) which they were actually losing until one of the broncos players dropped the ball & they scored to level the game, he kicked from the side line to tie the game, then they ended up winning the GRAND FINAL in 2015. he is one of the best players to ever pick up a footy. our HOF i guess you could say we call "immortals"

[@TheLocalGent]

TRY is when you are actually awarded the try. which is 4 points. 2 points for a conversion which is the kick. the kick is perfectly inline with where the ball was put down over the line as far back as the kicker wishes. so its an advantage to get it closer towards the goal posts so the kick is in front....unless you have a good kicker .there are a heap that kick those kicks from the side every single week, but he loved what we call the BANNANA kick which curves back. thurston kicked them quite easily ha. Thurston actually went to school in Toowoomba at St Mary's for Football (massive rugby league school) & as a kid i would go and get the ball for him after he wouldn't leave the field until he KICKED 100 successful conversions :o

[@TheLocalGent]

also at the start he gave his GRAND FINAL ring which he won with the Bulldogs in 2014 to Steve Price (another Toowoomba Product ;) because steve price was injured for the GF & Thurston thought he deserved it (as only players who play in the final get a ring) real class act. they then decided he was too small & not fast enough to take them to a premiership & he then was signed to North Queensland Cowboys where the rest is now history! which the Cowboys actually made the GF in 2005 with thurston but lost to West Tigers!

[@freddydavidkoikepo3633]

he is a goat. king jt respect

[@peterlinsley4287]

Ha you should of watched the rest if it's a draw it goes to extra time, Jonathan Thurston kicks a field goal to win the Grandfinal. The line the Goal posts are on is the Tryline. A try is what you would call a touchdown. The game generally goes for 2 x 40 minute half's with a 20 break at half time, no exat time. If it's a draw, then 2 x 5 minute halves are played, but it's first to score golderen Point. If it's a State of Origin match, it's 2 x 10 minute halves, then 2 x 5 minute halves until someone wins and golden point, but someone must win.

[@balahermes531]

My uncle used to call him Boomerang Foot

[@Ub3rSk1llz]

the pure fucking hubris of these reactors lol

[@stth4080]

Bro hes in the goat convo

[@laurelcarter1573]

JT was just an amazing player and all round top bloke . Go Cowboys

[@nathanhoran3801]

This is tbe goat imo

[@danielmaybanks66]

A try is like a touchdown we have 13 players on each side 6fowards 7backs we get 5 tackles to get a try if we cannot get a try we kick to the other team

[@markovull]

just an fyi: it's called a 'try' because originally, back in the 19th century, grounding the ball in the 'end zone' only earned you the right to 'try' to kick a goal -- it wasn't worth any points in and of itself

[@zacrussell4143]

In 2014 it didn’t count because the play before was a knock on and they lost

[@lionofcalvary3206]

Best 5/8 ever. Mamba mentality

[@stevensztybel3753]

Season starts in 4 week here. I would love to take you.

[@pierredobunaba8337]

Try check out Viliame Kikau from the Penrith Panthers...

[@Tino364]

2014 the try was called back. They lost that game by 1 point

[@marchillyard199]

I do miss watching JT play

[@jakewilson6353]

Just to clarify, 2014 we lost by 1 point and didnt make the finals 2015 we made it to the finals and won by 1 point

[@MrMiguella]

31-30 was a losing score, there was a curse on the cowboys. Bad ref calls, injuries etc

[@Balisticfi2hing]

This has got to be the biggest blue ball in history

[@rittherugger160]

Of course American kickers always kick it straight. That's where the posts are. Look where he's kicking from. A rugby pitch is about 30 yards wider than a football field and he's taking kicks from the sidelines. The posts are very narrow from over there so you curve it in like a golfer playing his fade. Back in the annals of history touching the ball down in goal garnered no points. What it got you was a free kick at goal to score points. It got you a Try. Only later did they start giving points for merely touching the ball down. Only in the 90's did a converted try out score two kicks when the try became 5 points.

[@venderstrat]

You left just before the best bit!

[@kelvyndoolan2523]

In rugby league play continues after a buzzer or siren until you successfully defuse that play. People gotta stop picking these cinematic videos for them to watch. They need to see straight highlights not great angles of him and all commentators hyping him up. This video does his skills no justice! Watch something like johnathan thurston ultimate tribute and you'll see why he is widely regarded as the goat.

[@thehastywombat]

Agreed, the cinematic sequences are great - to someone that already understands the game and reputation. To a newbie its just dribble.

[@SuperTrojan64]

Gotta get the yanks following our Cowboys

[@curtishughes6186]

Top 3 if not 1

[@jameskellyfootyyeah9529]

It was miracoules at the grand final cuz they were losing 16 12 then they scored the try so it was 16 16 and If he kicked the goal it would’ve been 18 16 but he missed but then kicked a field goal later to make it 17 16

[@MrBlack_nz]

The Cowboys should've won 2-3 in a row but they were running into the Broncos in the Semis who also had a dynastic team And those teams played at such a high level whoever won and moved to the final was just to high of level to get yourself up for again

[@scottywilliams2476]

2014 they LOST 31-30. JT scored and it would have been 34-31 but they called it a No try because it was a forward pass (has to go back in NRL) so the fans were not happy. they won it in 2015 again the Brisbane Broncos. the Broncos were winning most the game but they leveled the scored even and it went into GOLDEN POINT. which means next to kick a goal or try wins. and the Broncos dropped it and the cowboys won. winning their first ever premiership

[@terencejeffries5359]

how do? owwww u missed the best. he gets the ball and kicks a field goal to win his teams first grand final. if u wanna better understanding of n.r.l. watch the whole game plus time on. its got everything in it, [ although the disallowed try by n.q. full back lauchlan coote i would've given cause as momentum carried forward the only thing holding him was the back of the tacklers hand which is not a tackle when they stop. cheers, taztez. p.s. cooty went over to an english team and they won three premierships in a row, 19,20, and 21, worth a look.

[@oliviakingsley3718]

bro you need to react to Maika Sivo 2019 that shit🔥🔥

[@thomasmcgoon7539]

React to Misunderstood - Youngn Lipz. Australian artist

[@rosinacastle2163]

Qld boy, Cherbourg boy, and he is my nephew

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

I miss Thurston

[@xoZQ]

no the 2014 semi finals was 30-31 and he didn’t get the try it was called back for a knock on so they lost the semi’s by 2 points in 2014 and then they came clutch and won the grand final in 2015

[@procrasin1]

If you really want to see how good Thurston can kick “Johnathan Thurston QLD Maroons-#7/6”

[@jasonpanda1017]

Bro you legit just cut the video as one of the most insane rugby moments was about to happen..

[@mathewpickering9630]

U missed the best part🤣🤣

[@jeremiahkihanges5818]

#TheLegend

[@jaydenlewis1489]

Hello

[@johnhakeke6947]

It was kool he missed that kick, Because everyone knows he would get that

[@martontapas1283]

Grand final is yearly. 2014 JT got to semi finals n was cheated. He came agen to grandfinal in 2015 and win it in historical fashion. JT might be the greatest of all time. He is like the Lionel Messi of Rugby League. My opinion

[@eastbeikakk8319]

Yoo rep the tsv 4811💯✊🏼

[@wiremutonga7769]

If u wana see a kick react to Dan carter

[@ghosted5604]

You'll only see those curved kicks in rugby. Watch rugby if you wanna see more interesting kinds of kicks

[@unboxextremereview]

missed the best part

[@terencejeffries5359]

how do? again say to google '' 5 tries in 12 minutes '' sit back and enjoy n.r.l. at its best. p.s.if u look at the timer when 1st of five, then time at 5th touchdown the cowboys dun it in less than 5. round 9 same year, lost first three then won 11 in a row. keep em coming, taztez.