1964 a833 hard to get into first gear

Ok Mike we are on the same page here

but.... (With me there is almost always a but:rolleyes:)
If the clutch was not releasing enough, (too much Freeplay) and the car is at a stand still with the clutch depressed all the way, wouldn't it be hard to get it into any gear? Maybe not as hard into 3rd or 4th (if 4 speed)