Quote: Last Son of Wigan "Cherry and white specs on hits a new high. Manfredi the best English winger? Over Hall? Makinson is clearly head and shoulders over Davies, however given time he could be similar (if he has regular ball and a good centre). Marshall? Please don't get me started. Another error filled game, highlight was Charnley looking at him keeping him at arms length as he desperately was trying to do something.'"
Manfredi was the best English winger before his injury, hence why he made it into the Dream Team based on half a season. Sure he might not have cut it for England (because there's no way he'd have been overlooked for selection on that form) but he was still incredible in Super League, and better than Makinson. And I don't agree about Makinson being head and shoulders above Davies either. Makinson is dependable, hard working, safe defensively and an outstanding finisher. Davies is dependable, works even harder, maybe not quite as safe defensively (Makinson is exceptional) but still a strong defender, and is a good finisher (not quite Makinson's standard). Makinson isn't 'head and shoulders' above him at all. He's better, just not by a huge amount.
And Marshall, well he's effectively our 4th choice winger and has received just as much praise as Grace and arguably had a bigger impact for us than Grace has for Saints. Not saying Marshall is great, but you really think Grace is that much better? They're very similar.