With no rugby league being played right now due to the coronavirus, many are coming up with their dream teams for different criteria.
So we thought, why not put together an all-time side based on classic nicknames?
This list won't include your boring, run-of-the-mill nicknames or shortened versions of people's names of last names.
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'Locky' for Darren Lockyer - nope.
'G.I' for Greg Inglis - not here.
Instead, we look at some of the more creative names - like Greg 'Brandy' Alexander or Martin 'Chariots' Offiah - and put them into their positions.
See below for our all-time Best 13 Nicknames.
1. 'Rocket' Rod Silva
The 'rocket' nickname is one that is given to plenty of sportsmen with the first name Rod - seemingly starting with legendary tennis star Rod Laver.
But with the former Canterbury Bulldogs fullback, the moniker is especially fitting due to his speed and footwork.
Silva played 192 NRL games for Canterbury and Sydney Roosters, and since retiring in 2001 is a part of the NSW Police Force.
Honourable mentions
Graham 'Wombat' Eadie
Clive 'The Little Master' Churchill
Luke 'General' Patten
2. Martin 'Chariots' Offiah
The speedster only played 27 games in Australia, but is one of the greatest Englishmen to ever play the 13-man game.
And his nickname of 'Chariots' is a play on words stemming from the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, as well as his incredible running speed.
Offiah took part in a race at Wentworth Park to determine the fastest man in rugby league in 1988, and has a statue outside Wembley Stadium in his honour.
Honourable mentions:
David 'Wolfman' Williams
Adam 'Mad Dog' Macdougall
3. Reg 'Puff The Magic Dragon' Gasnier
The man who many believe is the greatest centre to ever play the game, the late Reg Gasnier captivated fans with his sheer brilliance during his career.
Dubbed 'the prince of centres', the Immortal's other moniker of 'Puff The Magic Dragon' is elite and on his day, he was a magician with ball in hand.
Gasnier's nephew Mark went on to play 175 games for the Dragons and carved out an incredible career.
Honourable mentions:
Steve 'The Zip-Zip Man' Ella
Graeme 'Changa' Langlands
4. Steve 'Pearl' Renouf
The Broncos and QLD Maroons legend carved out a sublime career in Australia, scoring 142 tries in 183 games.
And his nickname of 'Pearl' came from his silky smooth and elegant style of play - simple, but one that has stuck with him as all good nicknames do.
Renouf won four premierships with Brisbane and is regarded as one of the game's greatest centres.
Honourable mentions:
Herbert 'Dally' Messenger
Andrew 'ET' Ettinghausen
5. Steve 'Slippery' Morris
The father of current NRL stars Brett and Josh, Steve Morris was a legendary Dragon and won a premiership and the Dally M Medal in his first season.
Mastering both halfback and wing, 'Slippery' received his nickname due to his speed and elusiveness on the field.
Morris moved to the Roosters in 1987 before retiring in 1990.
Honourable mentions:
Josh 'The Fox' Addo-Carr
Eric 'Guru' Grothe
6. Terry 'Baa' Lamb
Simple but effective - the 'Baa' or 'Baa Baa' nickname obviously stems from Lamb's last name.
The Bulldogs legend is an iconic figure and once held the record for most NRL games with 350 before it was broken by Darren Lockyer.
His nickname is one that has stuck with him, and it is quite a clever one.
Honourable mentions:
Brad 'Freddy' Fittler
Phil 'Whats a packa' Sigsworth
Wally 'The King' Lewis
7. Greg 'Brandy' Alexander
The Penrith Panthers legend turned Fox Sports commentator is well-liked within the rugby league community - but what's with the nickname?
Well, a 'Brandy Alexander' is a cocktail consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream that became popular during the early 1900s. Very clever.
Alexander played 265 games for Penrith and Auckland before retiring in 1999.
Honourable mentions:
Andrew 'Joey' Johns
Steve 'Turvey' Mortimer
Craig 'Tugger' Coleman
Ricky 'Sticky' Stuart
8. Glenn 'The Brick With Eyes' Lazarus
This is the best nickname in rugby league history - hands down.
Lazarus was given the moniker by famous commentary duo Roy and HG during his illustrious career, and recently said that he didn't mind being called it.
'The Brick With Eyes' 254 NRL games for Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne, and since retiring has entered the world of politics.
Honourable mentions:
James 'Bupa' Graham
Paul 'Chief' Harragon
Mark 'Spud' Carroll
9. Mark 'Piggy' Riddell
Most would assume that the 'Piggy' nickname for Mark Riddell comes from him carrying a bit of extra weight during his career - but in fact, it started much earlier.
Riddell revealed during his stint in the Super League that it actually started when he was a kid, because his father was a police officer - rough.
Piggy still embraces the nickname to this day, and played 188 NRL games for the Dragons, Eels and Roosters.
Honourable mentions:
Mario 'Falcon' Fenech
'Waltzing' Matt Hilder
10. Steve 'Blocker' Roach
One of the toughest props to lace a pair of boots, the 'Blocker' nickname is a simple one and synonymous with the Balmain Tigers legend.
But Roach himself revealed in 2018 that it actually stems from his time as a plumber, where he would apparently 'block' pipes so they would require work.
Current Dragons forward Blake Lawrie also goes by the same nickname, except he spells his 'Blocka'.
Honourable mentions:
Luke 'Bull' Bailey
Josh 'Moose' McGuire
11. Gorden 'Raging Bull' Tallis
Go watch his highlights - the nickname speaks for himself.
Tallis was one of the most feared and destructive back-rowers during his time playing for St George and Brisbane, and the 'Raging Bull' moniker was a literal one.
If you stepped to Tallis in his prime, chances are you would end up worse for wear.
Honourable mentions:
Norm 'Sticks' Provan
David 'Cement' Gillespie
12. Steve 'Beaver' Menzies
BEAAAVVEERRRR!
It's one of the more well-known nicknames in rugby league history - but why was Steve Menzies named Beaver?
According to an interview with SMH in 2007, Menzies revealed that it was pretty simple - Stevie just morphed into Beavie.
He told many during his career it was based off the TV show Leave It To Beaver - but his mother told him that wasn't the case.
Menzies is an icon of the Sea Eagles, and scored 180 tries in his NRL career before moving to Bradford Bulls.
Honourable mentions:
'Rocket' Rod Reddy
Trevor 'The Axe' Gillmeister
13. Paul 'Fatty' Vautin
Another very iconic nickname, the QLD Origin legend's nickname of 'Fatty' came on his first day at Manly training in 1979.
Vautin revealed during an interview on Fox League back in 2015 that coach Fred Jones rocked up and simply said 'who's this little fatty then?' - and the rest is history.
Fatty is referred to as such by everyone within the game, and went on to host The Footy Show during its glory years.
Honourable mentions:
Wayne 'Junior' Pearce
Ray 'Mr Perpetual Motion' Price
Jamie 'Ferris' Buhrer
Johnny 'Chook' Raper
Coach: Bob 'Bozo' Fulton
The legendary player and coach has been called 'Bozo' for years - but why?
We have no idea, to be honest - but it sure sounds funny.
The rugby league Immortal played 285 games for Manly and Easts, before going on to coach those same two clubs.
Honourable mentions:
Phil 'Gus' Gould
Craig 'Bellyache' Bellamy
Paul 'Mary' McGregor
Wayne 'Clint Eastwood' Bennett
