Josh Addo-Carr believes the NRL should introduce a grand final sprint and has backed Manly speedster Jason Saab as the fastest man in the competition.
The question of fastest man in the league has been an intriguing topic of debate over many years, to the point where thousands of fans would love to see the NRL follow the AFL’s lead by staging a 100-metre race on grand final day.
Addo-Carr, Saab, Tolutau Koula, Stephen Crichton, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Dominic Young, Jojo Fifita and Xavier Coates are widely considered the quickest players in the NRL.
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Addo-Carr hesitated when asked for his tip, but the superstar winger settled on Sea Eagles flyer and former Dragon Saab.
“I think Saaby over the last 60, 70 metres — too quick,” Addo-Carr told Wide World of Sports.
“Strides are too big.
“He’s a fantastic player. He plays in a fantastic team with Tommy Turbo and Daly Cherry-Evans. Those boys give him the opportunity to run at space.
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“That’s what us outside backs want.
“I’ve seen him play some outstanding footy for the last couple of years.”
Addo-Carr laughed when told he didn’t have to be humble.
“I’m getting too old now, getting too old,” he said.
“All these young fellas coming through … there’s so many fast boys in the competition.”
The AFL’s grand final sprint fields one player from each of the 18 clubs, lining them up for a 100-metre sprint during the lead-up to the opening bounce.
Patrick Dangerfield, now a Brownlow Medallist and legend of the game, claimed the honours in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in his early years at the Adelaide Crows.
Richmond youngster Hugo Ralphsmith won the 2022 edition of the grand final sprint.
“It’s entertainment at the end of the day,” Addo-Carr said.
“It’d be good for the fans to see.
“I think it comes with boxing; you’ve got to pay to see it.”
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