I think both offer try scoring prowess and are rated highly but for me i would go for Riley as he is more capabale defensively and the addition of playing full-back makes him so much more valuable

Tricky one really. If you want a winger who can score from anywhere but a turnstile in defence then it's definitely Charnley. if you want versatility and decent defensive player then it's Riley.

foster..... only joking

Charnley every day of the week. I'm a Riley fan but Charnley is the better alround attacker. Defensively I'm not convinced yet though.

Riley due to defense and versitility

Charnley for me, imagine him outside Bridge or Atkins, he's guaranteed service and he would score far more than he would be at fault for conceding.

You could swap Charnley's name for Kevin Penny in that sentence!!!....



Seriously, both are good wingers, though short of top class....Both have weaknesses which opposition can exploit....I'd probably just edge towards Riley for his reliability, though if my other winger was a more 'defensive' sort, I'd edge towards Charnley.

Guess its all about balance, as both provide useful assets to any side.

I don't think Riley has ever let us down. He is a great finisher in his own right too, I think he is a better all round player that Charnley. However, I think I would rather have Charnley on my wing outside Bridge.

I'd have Ryan Hall over either of them, but I think Charnley could become world class. I'm not sure I'd say the same about Riley.

If Riley and Charnley played for, let's say, Salford and were both out of contract at the same time which one would Saints, Wigan, Leeds and us be in for first to replace their current wingers?

Riley all day long... The way this lad has knuckled down and really improved his game can only be admired, great finisher,can play full back although he does his damage on the wing and good in defence..People still think his defence is dodgy i don't see it anymore...

Charnley is still a very good player but if you're asking me to choose? i choose Ginge...

Hard to answer its a very hypothetical question that one...

Well my vote goes to Charnley. I must say I don't see the defensive frailty in Josh's game anymore. Last year he was a little suspect but he's worked on that and improved dramatically. He's becoming as safe as houses under the high bomb and in terms of tackling he's very strong. He's still caught out in defense from time to time as all wingers are. Even the infallible Ryan Hall is court out of position on occasions. But the credit should go to to the attacking team for forcing that situation IMO. Any winger is after all at the mercy of those inside him.

I like Riley, but feel Charnley has more potential. I certainly see Charnley moving to centre in the not too distant future.

Neither !

going on charnleys performances so far, and with goulding going well at i think some peoples answers may differ by the end of the season.

With his present haircut, Charnley would fit in better in my all-lesbian pop band.

Last season was the first for Charnley, he made a few errors in defence (expected).

He has been quality in D this year though, taking tough high balls despite being targetted.

As for his attack, he is one of the best attacking wingers around, he can create for himself. Just look at his trys in the cup last year, sensational! Riley is a very good player but Charnley offers a class threat in attack and his size and strength is much better than Riley.

He played for Hull KR in 2010.

Carl Pryce had size and strength....!

I was meant to say first full year, but I take your point.

Karl Pryce can't do what Charnley does though, he doesn't have the pace, agility, knowledge, bottle, or the confidence which Charnley has.

Is this a serious vote


Charnley is streets ahead in ability terms then your Ginge.

Riley for guts and heart, Charnleys a pre madonna already plus he's an embarrassment in defence.

Remember when Ainsgough was going to be the next big thing for Wigan and we all know what Happened there!!

Charnley by a mile, he creates his own chances and has the ability to beat a man and make chances from nothing, look at his try in the CC quarter final against Wire. Riley is a decent finisher but has been blessed playing in the best attacking team in the league outside a quality centre.