That could be a bit of a disservice, there is a guy at my place who is a proper tool and I can’t stand him but he is good at his job and I recognise that… maybe the players will vote purely on what happens on the field?

For what it’s worth, my vote this year would be Peacock, an absolutely fantastic prop who has just been announced in the BBC team for the World Cup when I would have him in the England team in an instant

So Peacock hasn't had any bad games this year?

So what you're saying is that a half back could never be the player of the year?
And that his superior kicking game hasn't laid any platforms?
And that him being the captain and organiser isn't leading the team?

And that a side that no one had tipped to finish top and are tipping to win the GF despite being top aren't underdogs?
And that some clubs have well established youth systems that churn out SL players and some don't?

I haven't argued that Hudds have had players out or that Leeds haven't. But I don't think that's enough to justify picking Peacock as MOS. Many don't even think Peacock should even be picked for England if he came out of retirement.

Your arguments come across as someone who has ignored huge parts of the game.

did you read my post properly?

Rangi Chase is a prop?

Superior kicking game? Relative to who? Who creates the time by putting the defensive line on the back foot?

Who was tipped to finish top & win the GF?

You don't have to have argued about injury hit sides to have it pointed out to you.

Peacock has led a battered, injury ravaged squad through 27 rounds to third place. He has done that by leading from the front on the field & inspiring his players to get result they shouldn't have.

Brough does not lead the line, he is a second phase style half back. You never see him take the line on to try & break tackles. Quality player, but nowhere near the leader & genuine MOS that Peacock is.

Perhaps Peacock could be awarded the Golden Boot as a sweetener for being overlooked for Man of Steel whilst at Leeds?

Ahhh, so you've never watched Brough play. Makes sense now.

Seen him play several times this season. at game & on Sky. Go & count the number of times he actually takes the line on as opposed to kicks or passing.

Can't understand people saying Peacock, aren't Leeds players still excluded?

(he has had an astounding season - arguably his best at leeds despite his age. Would have thought brough will win thought as of late the award seems to go to more eyecatching players - not that i'm saying he wouldn't be a worthy winner)

Peacock and Brough are clearly the 2 front runners for the award this year. Brough has been instrumental to Hudds this year - take him out of their team, and they'd struggle. Peacock has been immense all year and carried the Leeds pack - in my eyes, that's more deserving of the man of steel title.

However, my opinion means nothing, it's up to the players - and this is where I think Peacock probably has the upper hand on Brough. Danny Brough has not got many friends in the game and isn't respected by his peers like Peacock is. Brough's attitude towards teammates at previous clubs (he was always a bit of a bad egg - although he appears to have somewhat turned this around recently), and his general perceived arrogance could well work against him. JP however is highly respected within the game, and players appreciate his work ethic/toughness on the pitch - plus he's a complete gent off the pitch too.

I don't want this post to sound like and anti-Brough post, just commenting on my observations over the years.

Don't think you will find any arguments if peacock gets it.

Peacock nailed on now