Quote: Cherry.Pie "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.'"
Ask any Saints fan about Makinson v Davies. I think Davies has potential to be a top SL winger and better than Makinson. But currently his overall game isn't there. I'd argue it's only a matter of time (if Davies is developed correctly) he'll surpass Makinson. I think on here at times people are deluded due to who they support, hence why a saints fan would laugh at such a suggestion.
I'm very pleased with Davies. Especially considering he's on a winger with either a SR makeshift centre or someone he's barely played with. To add this his pivot is Powell, who does nothing to put Davies in space or create within the structure.
Manfredi was excellent. As I've previously stated on he I thought he was the best winger we had at the club, including Burgess and at the time, Charnley. But he wasn't quite at the level of Hall who's proven not just at club level but on the international stage time and time again. In time could Manfredi have been as good? Probably yes. Sadly it could all be a coulda woulda shoulda with Dom.
I think Grace is better than Marshall. I wish I could watch the game with some of you pointing out and highlighting positional play (in defence) etc with Marshall. Not to mention how he's always good for an unforced error etc.
His speed and acceleration is a joy to watch, but it doesn't overshadow the issues.