That's the one I was probably thinking of rather than Roby, the year Hodgson got it.

With the possible exception ofl last Friday when Leeds have gone head to head with Saints this year it's been the dynamic running, offloading and organising of Cuthbertson that's stood out. Walmsley had minimal impact.
The extra dimension Cuthbertson offers sets him apart for me. Long time since we have seen a player do what he does.
If Leeds finish top of the pile and add to the CC win it will be another slap in the face if the award goes to any other club.

MoS since 2013 is decided based on a player's vote, which creates a shortlist.

That shortlist is reviewed by a five-man panel (two representatives from the players' union, two members of the media and a retired former MoS winner), who make the final decision.

So while having the respect of your peers as a player is essential to getting on the shortlist, the fact there's an ex-pro and two journos on the panel could still mean there's a winner comes out of left-field.

Given the minutes played, durability and impact this season, I'd expect Cuthbertson to at least make the shortlist. However, much like the Sky man of the match usually goes to a half or a hooker because of Stevo's obsession with those positions, that's no guarantee those not currently playing the game will have the same respect for his abilities.

Would be a fitting end to a stellar career if JP took the honour
Probably up there if the ever voted for Super League all time 'Man of Steel'

Has been unbelievable the last 3 years i agree for a man of his age, He could have easily got the nod any of those seasons. He has been good this year too but not quite on the level of a few others.

If Walmsley gets it ahead of him that would be acceptable IMO even though I think it should be Cuthbertson. Anybody other than that would be wrong.

Can see it going to Roby

And isn't their a rule that means O'Loughlin HAS to be the shortlist regardless even if he's only played 2 games all season through injury? Usually seems the case.

It has seemed that way but I'm betting that's down to his standing in the game.

For me it has to be Cuthbertson. Walmsley had been great, Hardaker has been fantastic but no one player has done to a team what Cuthbertson has to Leeds, this season .

You have it wrong. I can't say I remember him making the MOS short list. However, his selection at loose forward in the dream team seems to be automatic regardless of how many games he misses.

I think it will be between Cuthbertson and Walmsley as they have both played good rugby that gets the headlines. Whereas the likes of Ward does so much of the hard unsung stuff that doesn't make the headlines but IMO his contribution to Leeds this year has been not so far behind Cuthbertson.

I think Cuthbertson has been a revelation of a signing. But I also think his performances have come as a consequence of Aiton. Only got to see the performances since Aiton was out to see that. Hopefully we recruit the right replacement, to ensure we see the same of Cuthbertson going forward.

The question is did he do enough before Aiton was out to get the votes. Walmsley on the other hand, I don't think has put in as many good performances as Cuthbertson, but he has maintained it at the right time, and can it be said his performances have come off the back of someone else, or is he the reason for Saints staying in touch.

I think Cuthbertson has done the classier work, but I also agree with Andy Gilder previously, that the best man doesn't always get it as the final decision comes down to some that in reality do not see some of the performances of the shortlist in question. And not only that they also may vote with the heart, instead of where it should be for what they are deciding.