i think burrows was unlucky not to win it, he made the biggest impact on the game on both sides. It was just a pity he was let down by inept defending by other Leeds players. I must admit that I didnt think we played to our full potential though and that also let leeds into the game

Looking at the stats I can see why Lima got it, 20 carries, 30 tackles, 0 errors and penalties.
I said during the game he was having a good one, as was Hoffman who had superb stats as well.

Lima put in some cracking hits also. I didn't remember them at the time (probably because I was so far away from the pitch). But watching the game back he put in some real bone crushers. I certainly thought he was deserving of the MOM, even if you tuck away his two tries he was still a stand out performer, and the best prop on the pitch.

I thought that Jamie Jones Bishop would have been in with a shout, maybe if he hadnt have kicked the ball past Sam....

The thing that struck me about the post match analysis is the atmosphere, it was like a wake!
They were all clearly gutted Wigan had won instead of upbeat about the closest most exciting final for several years.

Was very happy pre-match with my 16/1 on Finch but would've been happier if I'd gone with the 65/1 they were offering on Lima. Who ever voted for McGuire is obviously on glue.

No such player exists

I was being humourous

No such word exists.

Cannot believe Leuluai didn't get a vote. Best player on the park.

EDIT - Tommy that is!

Had Leeds won, he probably would have, but it's very rare that anyone from the losing side gets it. I think Sinfield was the last one, the year they played Hull.

I think I remember Robbie Paul winning it in 1996 as well even though Saints beat Bradford because he scored a hat-trick.

I am a little surprised that Tommy Leuluai didn't get a mention anywhere. Would have got my vote. I assume the S. Tomkins and McGuire votes were filled in before the match by journos who thought it was a betting slip?