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Is Brian To’o the greatest winger of all time?
Nicholas Quinlan • September 22nd, 2025 3:08 pm
Corey Parker has declared that Brian To’o is the best winger that he has seen within his lifetime following his performance in Sunday’s semi-final.
To’o was scintillating on the left edge for the Panthers working alongside Paul Almamoti on the wings to cause mayhem for the Bulldogs’ defence.
The NSW representative ran for 257 metres, managed 11 tackle breaks, two line breaks and two tries in Penrith’s 46-26 win at Accor Stadium.
It’s not the first time that To’o has excelled on the finals stage.
In finals, the winger averages a try a game, helping play a key part in the Panthers’ dynasty, whilst scoring 11 tries in his 15 Origin appearances, showing how dominant he can be in key moments.
This has led Parker to think that To’o might be the best winger that he has witnessed.
“Brian To’o continually in the big games, he has never missed, never missed,” he explained on SENQ Breakfast.
“I’m talking big games. Not just your average club game, which he continually does (perform in) week in and week out.
“I’m going to the top echelon of games. Yesterday, (he was) outstanding, like incredible.
“Go to the Origin series this year. In a losing series, five tries in three games. Averages over 200 run metres.
“He just does not miss. Tell me I am wrong. Brian To’o is the greatest winger I have ever seen.”
Co-host Ian Healy was in some agreement with Parker, noting that To’o was able to combine the best of both worlds in being able to jump for the ball whilst being able to run over a defender.“They have changed a lot, haven’t they?” Healy said.
Co-host Ian Healy was in some agreement with Parker, noting that To’o was able to combine the best of both worlds in being able to jump for the ball whilst being able to run over a defender.“They have changed a lot, haven’t they?” Healy said.
“I think he is the combination of both extremes. They’ve gone from flyers to forwards, and he is both.”
“He is everything,” Parker added.
The Panthers are now only one game away from making their sixth Grand Final in a row.
To get through, they must beat the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium next Sunday afternoon, with kick-off taking place at 4:05pm AEST.
