After the last few weeks - I would give it to Obrien - he must be made of steel or am I thinking rubber the way he has been bounced around!! - Does that lad like hospital food or what!!

I think there are quite a few contenders this year. Peacock, Houghton, Brough, Ferres, Kirmond and O'loughlin are in with a shout. I don't see why Higham shouldn't be a contender. From what I've seen of his form recently he has been outstanding, has he played like that all year?

As for Sam, I think he has been as good as last year, the difference this year is people expect it from him now. Liam Farrell would have been in with a shout had he kept it going but his form has dropped in recent months.

What I don't like about MOS is, although voted for by the players it's the media who decide upon the shortlist. I think each head coach should nominate his player of the year from his team. You then have a shortlist of 14 for the players to vote for. As it is now players can't vote for anyone in their own team.

Counter to a popular rumour doing the rounds about them getting a two year contract, I've heard someone isn't getting a new deal. You heard it here first.

As much as it hurts, this should be Mick Monas.

Yes. When our form was a bit off colour in the early part of the season he was excellent then too.

Just seen this thread. I've been genuinely gobsmacked when I've seen Micky play this year, he's been sensational. All of a sudden he looks like a fantastically well rounded hooker.

How old is he? about 30? Its great to see these professionals going into there thirties and not only carrying on regardless, but even improving.

You better watch out or Salford will be after him.

32 I think

Higham's been superb all year, but MoS? There's more chance of plaiting snot.

I mean, who'd honestly give a hooker, MoS , when he's been constantly interchanged every game he's played this year. It's not as if it's ever happened before, has it?

I am also hearing that we are going to have one more high profile departure.

It's either Higham or Hodge from what I've heard.

I can live with Hodge leaving as Ratchford is capable of replacing him.

I would struggle to see the logic of not keeping Higham, especially after we let Carvell go.

Perversely i'm really looking forward to the off season

Perhaps in two or three years time?

....and the high profile departure is

Ryan Atkins to Glassdoor rah-rah

According to the club site Mickeys Date of Birth is 18.09.1980.
Which makes him 33 next month.