Well if we're talking about SL then of course the likes of Wellens are Radlinski are going to be rated highly because of their longevity and what they've achieved. However, if we're talking ability alone then I'd pick a 2005-08 Brent Webb or Brett Hodgson over any English FB of the SL era. Tomkins is the only player so far in the SL era to come through with the potential to be as good as they're NRL counterparts.

Shame we never got to see him over here later in his career either

This sort of thing depends a lot on the criteria.

If it is about longevity & maintaining form over a long period, it has to be Wellens, even though Radlinski and Gary Connolly won 'best full-back' in the SL dream team more than once (for what that's worth).

If it is about the best player ever in a given moment, then it is a lot harder. Tomkins is definitely up there, even though he's not really been in the position for long. Other candidates might be Brent Webb in his first couple of seasons, and Brett Hodgson.

Is Radlinski the most overrated player of all time?

no, that's shaun edwards.

Going through the previous posts Radlinski is by far the name which crops up the most.

However there also seems to be the general consensus that if Tomkins stays in the sport and continues the way he is, he will soon be the best of the Super League era!

We'd probably agree with both.

I wouldnt have swapped Radlinski or Wellens for Paul Reilly at the giants. Now thats the sort of player you want at fullback. Run through a brick wall face first hitting that ball back up from deep.

Gary Hulse. See Bradford at home for us in 2004.

Tomkins by far. one of the best players in super league full stop.

Got to say I think Wellens in his prime was better than radders although probably not by much.
If wello had the speed he would have been a world beater.

Shocking analysis of one of Super League' best ever players.

Agreed mate, Wellens was superb in defence and Radlinski was awesome in attack(especially support play).

IMO Radlinski edges it as i think Radlinski was a much better attacker and only slightly inferior in defence.