Yesterday really was an appalling day in the history of RL, though the incompetence, hypocrisy and Wigan hating of much of the RL world was actually very amusing.

First the story finally breaks that some clubs have been underpaying the revenue, a clear breach of rule A3:1 of the RFL's operational rules.

In other sports an announcement would be made by the governing body that the clubs concerned were being investigated for misconduct. But no, this is rugby league, and as others have said on this board the political reality of our morally bankrupt game is that they will not be punished for breaching A3:1 or for the obvious and very serious breach of the spirit of the salary cap that this failed tax avoidance constitutes.

And then we have the players' opinion on who the greatest player of 2011 was. What's their opinion worth? Well as a group who have taken years to form a union and given that many players - like turkeys voting for Christmas - still speak out in favour of the salary cap, despite the cap having reduced their wages collectively by more than 30% in real terms, I attach very little weight to what they say on any subject.

The truth of course is that Sam Tomkins played some breathtaking rugby this season. He's the best British player since Hanley and if he avoids injury and stays in RL he could well go on to top even the great man. Chase is a very good player and Roby has had an extraordinary season but Sam is just on a different level.

The reality is that this award, like much that goes on in RL, is a complete joke. So while the muppets in the RL establishment continue to damage the game with their politics, hypocrisy and Wigan hating, I suppose at least we can have a laugh at the expense of these total idiots.

Please tell me it was a bad dream and Chase has not got the MOS?

Lost count of the number of times this season when Sam was the last line of defence faced with a one on one he brought his man down to save a try .

I agree comparing with Hanley is a bit much to say the least but asking what else he does is just churlish and you know it. Next you will be telling me Myler is better

Thought Roby would get it.

Sam should have walked it.

Surprised Chase got it but he is a cracking player.

Ah well I won't lose any sleep.

I dont understand how they got so many awards wrong.

MOS shouldnt be chase it should have been Roby even our own Tomkins is outclassed by this guy at times.

How team of the year can be anyone but Wire is ludicrous.

They got young player right though so well done there at least.

What else as he done?!

Go and watch every game of this season and then comeback you complete and utter idiot.

Yep! that and other inspired moments of stupid unprofessional acts.

He is an awesome talent but some of his actions on the pitch obviously warrant little respect from his peers!

When he grows up he might win it

Warrington went from a team in third to a team that finished top (only a 5 point swing in the end I think) whereas Catalans went from bottom to 6th and a playoff win. They constantly got high crowds despite moving around the area and thus promoted the game better than most. I named them as a contender in the week, but didn't think they wouldn't give Wire anything seeing as they seem to love them, but Catalans were by far and away the best candidate imo.

Classy, well thought out response.

Now any chance of a real answer?

It is a genuine question.

I am getting at the fact that surely he must be being groomed to play 6.

In the absence of an organising half back partner, do you think he will be able to step up to this challenge?

I hope he does, genuinely as england bloody well needs it !

It's obvious he shows that kind of respect to his peers on the pitch!

He has upset plenty with underhand niggleing

It doesn't bother me, every team needs a bit of niggle but if he wants man of steel don't be a complete twonk to the people who have to vote for ya! Leave that to the likes of Bailey, Joel and pryce

Chase was banned for getting on top of another playing and battering him....thats ok though?