lsz said:No doubt Slater has done some questionable things (including some iffy performances) however , overall, you can not compare their records at the pinacle of the game - State Of Origin
Slater has put in a number of match winning performances, where as Brett has yet to show his true potential on the same stage
go back and watch game 2 from 2008 and see how well Brett played in a comprehensively beaten side. Easily the best NSW player on the park, and probably the difference between a 30-0 and a 50-0 scoreline. And his reward for that was to be demoted to the bench for the hack in Gidley.
Since then what opportunities has he had? Slater made his name for himself when Brett was injured. And he took it with both hands.
I can compare them at another pinnacle of the game - premiership winning teams. Brett has played in 3 and won 2. Billy had played in 4 and won 0.