One thing is for sure. Roby won't be in the mix for once.

Think there is a few who could squeak into contention as well as the old guard. Hardaker, Crabtree, Lineham and Higham to name a few.

Brough should win it

I'd go with Brough to be honest, he would look like an absolute world beatee at Wigan, Wire or Leeds. It's a bit daft when thebMOS is voted for though. The business end of the SL season won't even have started.

Could not agree more!

Charnley is in the picture, but I don't think he's fully there yet. It's a hard accolade to win and he faces stiff competition.

I think this season is the first time in recent years when I dont think there is an absolute stand out player. Brough has been superb but does goes missing at times and for me the award is about consistency week in week out. Lockers would have been a shoe in but has missed games, Sam is doing what Sam does and also a contender. Farrell seemed to go well when we were at full strength and had the team around him but struggled to stand out in the same way when we had all the young lads coming in. Peacock seems to have rolled back the years this season, Sinfield has been off his game for large parts so its a tough call. Id like to see the shortlist as Brough, Lockers and Sam and wouldnt begrudge any of those winning it..

For a winger to win it they'd have to be exceptional, they're not as involved as other positions are. You could say they are almost flaccid in comparison.

True that, you're looking at a Richards or Vainikolo at their peak for that, Charnley's a good winger but nowhere near man of steel. I wouldn't even say he's the best winger in the comp

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

But he's certainly in the [ipicture[/i isn't he? Eh? Honestly, some people just aren't up to it, it's like they need taking by the hand. Anyway I'm not sure Charney will get the vote, I suspect the criteria are too rigid.

In all seriousness I do hope Charnley gets it. There's just something about him that stands out.

Ok, not serious after all. I'll stop now.

Unless I think of another one.

Sinfield seems to be player of the playoffs every year but does nowt until Srptember rolls in. Here we are again on the verge of August and I can't recall him doing anything special again. I have no doubt he'll perform again in the Autumn and that is why Leeds are favourites in my book.

I have a feeling none of them will be in the mix