not for me. 40/20 was superb, rest of his contribution was average to rubbish. Clarke or houghton, imo of course, we're miles better

Heard a journalist a couple of years ago say that they're usually too busy taking notes and tweeting during the game to accurately judge the performances in detail so they just usually vote for who do the obvious standout stuff. He said this after Hall got it in 2014 ahead of McGuire who most felt deserved it. Plus with Houghton's tackle I think their was only 90 secs left so probably had already voted, if they voted at the end of the match that motive swung it towards him.

I'm not sure why in today's world with the technology why they couldn't vote after the final whistle, surely would only take 2/3 mins whilst the team is celebrating on the pitch before going up the steps.

funny thing is i reckon Sandow would have got it had Warrington to have held on for pretty much similar reasons Sneyd won it. both were pretty average on the whole though.

You are right though , Houghton deserved it.

Thought Sneyd was a worthy winner having set up both Hull tries. Wouldn't have got back into it without him. Wouldn't have had any complaints with Houghton getting it though, who was tough and dependable throughout.

Im an FC fan and i have to say hats off to the Rhinos that were there yesterday.Your fans that were sat around us were class and totally epitomized the Yorkshire spirit where we all stick together against the old enemy. Our best friends are Rhinos and i have to say i know the tradition is we have a wedge between us as clubs but i find you Leeds folk aint all that bad ha ha!!! Good on ya and the challenge cup stays in YORKSHIRE!

It was a final. Both teams played finals rugby. Defences were both very good.
The attacks of all teams, this season in particular, break down under real defensive pressure. Basic skills are so poor they can't be executed. Hence you get a game like that where you put 80% of effort into defence and attack consists of playing it very, very safe. Really struggled to watch the game.
Still, thought Houghton's tackle was worthy of the trophy.

why pick on one cup final back in the day? there were many great, average and poor finals going back to 19 hundred and...dot but its hard to argue that the finals over the last decade have been any better than of the poor side. it was a memorable final yesterday due to the end but it was a pretty poor game to watch otherwise. not just my opinion but a few others who i watched the game around and were casuals who only see the big finals really and that says a lot.

Hull fans will have enjoyed it. I think it was as good a game as SL is capable of this season. No doubt it was a true contest between two evenly matched teams, both giving everything.

I enjoyed it lots. It's the best final I've been to as a neutral. Well, maybe the Stains comeback against Bradford might edge it, but still, good viewing.

And it was part of a cracking weekend. The weather was sweltering, and we found some fantastic boozers.

Aussies seemed to really enjoy it from things i read on twitter, especially from Jarryd Hayne and Greg Bird tweeted that Danny Houghton is now his favourite player!