Can't disagree, think the new system is even worse than the old one. Players in good teams have a far harder time winning it than players in bad teams due to the nature of the points, and the good teams tending to share them etc.

I know it might make it more subjective, but I do think it's better when journalists/officials select it. No system will ever be perfect though. You could even have the players themselves submit a vote

When it comes to analysing a coaching performance it's tough. Whether getting more out of less is better than actually achieving success with better players is more impressive or not, it's clearly the mark of a great coach when he can get a team of lesser players over achieving.

I don't disagree with what you say about Hull KR though, they've got a very good team so it's hardly like some big underdog story. I'd have Rowley over him, most people predicted Salford to be 11th before the season and they've finished 4th with the 2nd best home record in the league. It's frankly incredible what he's done there despite losing his best players.

Obviously wouldn't grumble with Peet winning it either

McNamara winning it the year we won the CC and Grand Final is pretty insane. Especially considering Catalan aren't exactly a little club that has no money, they probably spend more on the cap than the majority of teams.

As you say, awarding it so soon is a bit silly. I remember Watson missing out when Salford got to the grand final in 2019 as well which was incredibly harsh even if it was to Holbrook. Suppose you can't really argue with a team finishing top by 16 points though

I don’t think there is a straightforward solution. The only good thing about it for me is that is keeps the memory of Steve Prescott alive.

I think the MOS method is a bit of a disgrace and that looks like its now filtered into the dream team (with the assumption its been highest points scorers for each position).

However, I don't really get worked up about who gets coach of the year. If Peet wins the Grand Final and doesn't get coach of they year, do you think he really cares?

Who will be the most satisified - Peet or Peters?

Who would be the most in demand and recognised coach - Peet or Peters?