Douglas Jardine played Bodyline, sorry leg theory, very well
True, though not sure the Windies attack then was as good as his own. Would never, ever doubt Jardine's courage though.
Of the bowlers I've seen:
Thomson (at his peak). Honestly, would need a fleet of ambulances.
Garner - bounce would mean you'd be fending off good length balls into the leg trap
Akram - best left armer I've seen, and a change of angle would be handy.
Ambrose - see Garner.
With honourable mentions to Croft, Marshall, Holding, Lillee, Imran and Waqar.
The thing with Bodyline, of course, is the field. Surprised to see Steve Waugh named as capable of countering it. No chance imo, not with 5 in the leg trap.
Of those I've seen, would run with:
IVA Richards
RT Ponting
AR Border
SR Tendulkar
With honorable mentions to Greenidge, Haynes, Boycott, Gavaskar, Lara, Dravid, M Waugh. The latter I think was quite innovative, I recall him playing uppercuts to Amby as early as 92-93. Reckon hed go ok, despite not being as great as the others I've mentioned.
All time bowlers - plainly Larwood must be there. Lindwall a decent shout too - modelled himself on Lol. Ted McDonald apparently could really let 'em go, as of course, could Tyson.
Batting, well I'd have Bradman - did average 57 vs it after all, and was so quick on his feet. Sobers - arguably the greatest left hander of all time, and sure could play off the back foot. Hutton I would back against it too, likewise G Pollock.