Peter Ryan, the wild and woolly hero of the 1997 NRL grand final for Brisbane, insists kindred-spirit forward Brendan Piakura will be a fear factor for Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes in the grand final.
Two-time title winner Ryan, one of the game's greatest defenders, cut Cronulla fullback David Peachey in half in the second period of the 26-8 win over the Sharks in the 1997 decider when the game was on the line.
