Got more dosh than him.

Schofield. Schofield is definitely fatter than Edwards.

Presumably the highlight of Schofield's career.

Meanwhile, in 1990 Shaun had already lifted 4 Challenge Cups, 1 World Club Challenge, 2 League Titles, 4 Regal/John Player Trophies, 3 Lancashire Cups and 1 Man of Steel - with plenty more to come. Which would Schofield have preferred do you think?

Schofield won the golden boot and MOS the following year. Knowing Schofield he revels in his reputation reputation as one of the most universally acclaimed players of his generation. He turned down huge money from Wigan to stay with Leeds. I don't think he's that bothered.

I notice you use the same argument as many Leeds fans use when comparing Sinfield to Flanders. An argument that Wigan fans rubbish everytime (Ricky Bibey has 2 CC medals etc).

He doesn't have much choice, really. That's the only line he can spew.

Well apart from being a MOS and Golden Boot winner, having record number of GB caps and being one of the best playesr in pretty much every team he played in. Where as once Edwards was out of his comfort zone at Wigan he was found wanting.

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I think, upon reflection, I'd rather have Edwards' record. By a long way. You think Schofield wouldn't swap his scant honours for the chance to lift even a portion of 9 Challenge Cups, 8 League Championships, 7 Regal Trophies, 5 Premierships, 5 Lancashire Cups...not forgetting 3 World Club Championships and the Man of Steel in his own right. [size=85(and the Sydney and Middlesex 7s)[/size



For all the accolades and praise lauded on Schofield (I agree Schoey was a better individual player, while for me Edwards was a better team player), Edwards' record is simply unmatched.

And let's be honest, when Edwards was out of his comfort zone he was in the twilight of his career.

Was he in the twilight of his career at Balmain? That's a long twilight.

Meh. A mere blip in an otherwise unrivalled career. And he did his hamstring.

During those pub debates, when you sit around with friends and select your imaginary " Best Great Britain Team Of Your Lifetime " ............... I have Schofield in the Centre, and Edwards on the bench ............... so I suppose I'll have to vote for Schofield.

I think Schofield was the more talented player. I loved his cheeky chip and collect (don't know how to describe it) that led to the Paul Eastwood try against Australia at Wembley in 1990.

Edwards was a great player too mind.

Takes me back to Melbourne in 1992 with probably the best GB halfback performance I have seen in Aus.

Schofield was captain, MOM and produced his complete skillset( including chip kicks for tries) which helped to run the Aussies ragged in a win which was the 2nd largest ever by GB in an Ashes test.Shaun Edwards was his partner that day and contributed superbly. Mal Reilly was the GB coach in that series.

My vote would go to Schofield.

You would want both of them in your team, but wouldn’t tell Schofield about the 20 year reunion

Schofield by a long long way. But edwards was very good.

But a fully fit tony myler was better.
And andy gregoty was even better, greg made edwards look good.

If you ignore ludicrously biased Wigan fans then Schoey is the clear winner and you can add my vote - as for there respective personalities what has that to do with anything. I’ve met Gary a few times and hand on heart he’s not a nice guy especially after a few drinks but so what.

Edwards I’ve met once and he appeared to have no personality at all but again so what.

Edwards was a fantastic talent in a fantastic team one that allowed him to be his very best.

Schofield never really had that luxury yet on every level was imo the better player one who could create individual magic even in a team of also rand, that to me is true talent.

In internationals Schofield was miles better.

Domestically Schofield was less good. Ok he was in a poorer side but he was part of the problem in that Leeds were riven with cliques and infighting amongst the playing squad while he was there.

I was their in 1992 every player and coaches were great when will we ever see the same again

The poll has it quite close

For me the sad thing about Schofield is despite his unquestionable playing ability, as a pundit he will say anything controversial to get himself in the limelight, a bit of a Katie Hopkins character. This is why the bbc and sky won’t go near him.

Although different styles of player there isn't a lot of difference between the two and the poll reflects that, I would go for Schofield because he looked the better international player. You also have loyalty to our sport, Edwards desertion to Rugby Union against Schofield who stayed within our sport for better or worse.

I hated him when he played against us, but Edwards for me.

Considering they spent most of their careers playing stand-off, I'm sure if the pies thought Schofield was better than him they would have signed him at the time. They were signing every other top player back then.

If it were purely on skill set, Schofield hands down

Regards

King James

He could only pass one way.

That was at Leeds long before he arrived and long after he left. I wasn't until GH arrived that it changed.

They tried, but Schofield turned them down.

In his twilight on one leg: https://www.richarddelariviere.co.uk/?p=713

In his twilight on one leg: https://www.richarddelariviere.co.uk/?p=713