As I recall he was called up to the squad a couple of times but then got injured, married, or generally had something else he'd rather be doing. Travisty? More like a combination of bad luck and lack of desire to play for England.

I don't think they would get many complaints with Huby, Clark or Lynch.
Throw Peacock in (although as stated, he's not been as good as last year), plus maybe Walsh & Hill and that would be my final list, with Clark taking it.

For me this year he has been the stand out. Has what it takes to be a really top class player.

If Clark was to win it, which he has every chance of doing, would he be the youngest ever winner of the title?

Clarke certainly seems to be the people's favourite.

Think Martin Offiah, Andy Farrell and Joe Lydon were around 21 when they won (depends what time of the year the award was decided back in those.)

James Roby won MOS as a 21 year old.

Only seen him on Sky but Scott Taylor seems to have a great match every time. Genuine contender Wigan fans?

Nah he went through a slump for a month or so.

I think Clarke would be the correct player to receive it.

Jamie Peacock (36) will win it.

Chris Hill. Consistently a star performer week on week.

+1

The way things are going, he might win it next year.

i honestly don't think there has been an out and out candidate this year, even getting a shortlist together will be tricky. sign of an even competition or a real concerning lack of star names at the moment?

Tommy Makinson one of the top try scorers this year should be MOS

Can't argue with the case for Clark but sincerely believe that Hills endeavours this year have been phenomenal. He has had the added pressure of having to carry the torch now that the Morley/Carvell power house had moved on and has surpassed expectations.