: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:57 pm  

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.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:34 pm  

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.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:53 pm  

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.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:36 pm  

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.