As I recall he was called up to the squad a couple of times but then got injured, married, or generally had something else he'd rather be doing. Travisty? More like a combination of bad luck and lack of desire to play for England.

I don't think they would get many complaints with Huby, Clark or Lynch.
Throw Peacock in (although as stated, he's not been as good as last year), plus maybe Walsh & Hill and that would be my final list, with Clark taking it.

For me this year he has been the stand out. Has what it takes to be a really top class player.

If Clark was to win it, which he has every chance of doing, would he be the youngest ever winner of the title?

Clarke certainly seems to be the people's favourite.

Think Martin Offiah, Andy Farrell and Joe Lydon were around 21 when they won (depends what time of the year the award was decided back in those.)

James Roby won MOS as a 21 year old.

Only seen him on Sky but Scott Taylor seems to have a great match every time. Genuine contender Wigan fans?

Nah he went through a slump for a month or so.

I think Clarke would be the correct player to receive it.

Jamie Peacock (36) will win it.

Chris Hill. Consistently a star performer week on week.

+1

The way things are going, he might win it next year.

i honestly don't think there has been an out and out candidate this year, even getting a shortlist together will be tricky. sign of an even competition or a real concerning lack of star names at the moment?

Tommy Makinson one of the top try scorers this year should be MOS

Can't argue with the case for Clark but sincerely believe that Hills endeavours this year have been phenomenal. He has had the added pressure of having to carry the torch now that the Morley/Carvell power house had moved on and has surpassed expectations.

Hilly all the way

Agreed. But in answer to your question it is the latter.

here's a quick update on this

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Hill has still played 4 more games than Peacock, btw.

To me those stats say they are both good players and there's not much to chose between them.

Look at the average gain. Massively in Hill's favour. Hitting that average with that high number of meters is very impressive.

James Graham won the award in 2008, go back and check the stats for that year, sorted by metres. Graham, Peacock and Lynch were all close. You do the maths to see how you think Hilly's stats will compare by the end of the year.

Elliott Whitehead at Catalans could be in with a shout

Hardly noticed Hill for the first hour today, but I don't think Peacock should've got MotM, thought it was McGuire personally.

Agree. I think the BBC had almost decided Peacock would be man of the match in the first half!

I'd have gone for either McGuire or Sinfield.

think is, with kylie and peacock on we looked in control and had go forward. sub them for waste of space kirke and bailey who did ok and we struggled. peacocks presence was invaluable today