If your going to mention Iro then i'll trump card you with Newlove

We have been blessed with centres in the summer era (until someone mentions Damien Smith anyway....)

I'd say Lyon is the best centre we've had. He could kill a game off on his own, and had pace and goal kicking ability that Gidley doesn't have. Both are fantastic players though.

If we had them both, who would play on the left? And would this detract from their ability? Hopefully we shall see.

I agree with all that, it's no slight on Gidley but Lyon definitely had/has the edge for me. It would be amazing if we could get him back.

Newy in his pomp was up there with them IMO.

Jarrod McCracken

Gidley has better decision making and defence, but Lyon had that pace to create something out of nothing and score a try from our own half, not to mention his goal kicking. Because of this Lyon is better IMO.

Lets have em both in the team.
Sure Gidley has a couple of seasons left in him,
rumours of Lyon coming next year.
How good would that be.

I cant choose between them.
I would say Gidley because hes the man of the moment, but if it was the other way round and Lyon was playing for us now like he did a few years back Id probaby say Lyon.
Plus Lyon was a great kicker.

If you want an attacking Centre you can look now further than Newlove - we seem to forget with the passing of time just how good he was - none better in my opinion and he did it for a long time for us.

For all round play Gidley edges it over Lyon on the right - however then we take into account Lyon's age and his flare going forward. It's a dead heat so I'd go Lyon because of his age and goal kicking.

But then again........



As close a call as your gonna get between the two.

I would say Lyon was the better individual and his kicking counted for a lot, Gidley is possibly a better team player and is even better at making space for his winger and putting tries on a plate for him.

Very tough decision to call, in terms of the partnership with Gardner I would probably just go for Gidley.