It's always hard to draw comparisons between past and present players but one during Super League era we can possibly consider is between Oli Pratt and Gareth Ellis.

Having watched both players in the fledgling part of their career, I would suggest that, at this stage, Oli Pratt is a better player that Gareth Ellis and it's hardly surprising that we are all so excited about his potential. Of course, Gareth kicked on to have a stellar career and we can only hope that Oli gets good fortune to emulate that, but just looking at the first year of two outstanding talents I reckon that Oli is the more complete player. Now it's up to him and his coaches to build a great player.

Oli looks to me like a modern Paul Newlove. So many similarities. But Gareth in 03 was unstoppable in the centres. In a really bad side. It's a close call. I'm looking forward to seeing Oli in Super League.

I'm not generally one for direct comparisons except where the similarity is stark... and I think we have one in the trinity ranks this year... for me the two players I think are almost identical in style is Josh Rourke and Zac Hardaker

Let’s hope not between the lug oils

I agree but i think the signs are good... the very observation that Josh can walk without dragging his knuckles on the floor!!