It’s probably not the first thing people look for but it’s been Manfredi’s defensive ability since he came back which has impressed me most. His reading of a situation is incredible, with him making sure he leaves himself enough time and room to cover his winger by ensuring he doesn’t get dragged in too far. It’s something Tom Davies can learn from on the other side because at times he’s been guilty of drifting in and leaving too much space on the outside for both players to run in to and for kicks in behind.

I’ve seen enough to be happy in my conviction that Manfredi and Davies are right wingers, whilst Burgess and Marshall are left wingers.

When any of them swap to the other wing they aren’t as good.

For me, on the left it’s Marshall over Davies, but on the right it’s Davies over Marshall.

Same thing applies with Manfredi and Burgess.

Personally I’d go with, all things being equal, Jerry M as the top winger in the comp, however I think both Manfredi and TJ have the potential to surpass him.

Rightly so in my opinion he was Jerry was regarded as the best winger in the World after the World Cup and whilst Giants have struggled and he hasn’t notched up the tries his ability to make yards after contact and his core skills are still outstanding. I wouldn’t however swap him for Manfredi due to where both are in their respective development and careers.

Interesting comment from Vasty regarding arrogant Wigan fans. This comment may carry some credibility from some posters however a man that consistentenly called 7 time Dream Team player, England Academy, Knights, England, Wigan Captain with numerous trophies throughout his almost unrivalled career at every level of the game as poor, sadly doesn’t carry much weight with most realistic and non blinkered posters.

Arrogant for saying exactly the same thing as he'd said too. How does that work? Apparently you can't score 25 tries and blow hot and cold either. Better tell that to Ben Barba as it seems he is unaware of this fact!

Good shout on McGillvary. I definitely think he is first choice for England and his skill set is definitely suited to that environment. 2015 aside though, I don't think he has ever really set Superleague' alight so I'd be reluctant to proclaim him the best in Superleague'. However, I certainly wouldn't object to anyone else holding that view.

Greg Eden scored 40 try’s last season and he’s bog average!

I’ve said previously in this thread I won’t compare Manfredi to anyone or make any claims about him. He’ll write his own stories next season I’m sure. I’m a big Tom Johnstone fan but there is an element of Wakey fans who genuinely would have him a nudge ahead in a debate about who’s better between him and Billy Boston, Brian Bevan or Martin Offiah. I get they’re excited about the kid and rightfully so but give him a chance.

You could look at it this way: who would thrive in the NRL? I'd say JM, definitely,and Manfredi if he keeps current form up, too. Johnstone a maybe, Eden a definite nope! Hall: past his best.