My vote goes to Man Mountain Mini

I will personally send him a letter to thank him for his immense performance in the final and the games in the earlier round

He was utterly immense and it's no coincidence it was him who fell on the ball at the end of the game

A total Professional and I can't think of a better role model at present

Good on ya Mini

It was also Mini that got pushed out of the way by Currie who would have scored if not for Houghton

Mahe made a couple of crucial errors including that kick and also side pass both very early in tackle count near their line
Then he.......

It was Sneyd not Mini wasnt it....?

Was sitting almost opposite. Currie ran at the line towards Sneyd with Miniciello coming to assist. Sneyd went high and was knocked out of the way with Miniciello being partially impeded by Sneyd's attempt. The combined tackle attempt took some momentum from Currie's run to the line enabling Houghton's cover tackle to prevent him from reaching the line.

I was practically sat on the roof so was harder to see...and not watched replay yet

I thought he was quiet - amazing how people see different things. He was good defensively but well covered in attack

He had a good game, but not as effective as he can be. None of the forwards (hookers aside) from either side stood out particularly, they just all cancelled each other out. It was a proper arm wrestle.

Maybe the Stats may show who did what but sometimes it where you make the yards and when you make the tackles
I've watched the game once and the 2nd half 3 times and he always seems to be working hard and making yards and tackles

Regardless of the Stats I truly love what he does for the team week in week out

Had a dig on Mini to be man of the match but it was clear from fairly early on that Warrington had talked about not giving him any time to move. He was handled very well so couldn't have the impact he normally does but he still came up with some mighty strong carries and as usual was solid in defence.

Talk of him getting brushed off by Currie is pointless. It's obvious that he's just a very selfless guy and wanted Houghton to take all the glory!

Watched it yesterday and thought watts was outstanding.never forced off load and took 2/3 men with him every drive before landing on front for quick ptb. Put in some great tackles as well

watts is every bit as important to us as taylor IMO. Had a fantastic season and we often struggle in the games he doesn't play

I actually thought mini was kept quiet
Watts was good I agree
But I'd call ellis as best forward. 37 tackles and only played 60 mins. Had a good influence again when he retuned

Agree that Ellis was best forward for us. Just wanted to give watts mention after viewing in a calm way. Thought Taylor was solid but not at level he's set this yr. Was hard for all the forwards as Warrington really did match us in that area. Not a criticism as years gone by that wire pack would of won game but our pack is relentless as they just keep going so the opposition can't just dominate for 60 mins thinking games won. For years we've spoke of mental toughness. Don't think I've ever seen a f.c side mentally stronger

Agree about Watts after a re-watch.
He was very good.

Good point about Watts. Although he has been a bit overshadowed by Taylor, Ellis etc he still has had an outstanding season.

You know what, the fitness and sheer mass of our forwards mean that although teams can match us and keep them quiet for 60 minutes, but the effort that it takes severely weakens them towards the end of the game

Wattsy in top 3 for both metres and tackles. Excellent stuff.
Thought Taylor lifted us when he came on for his second spell, and Mini never took a backwards step despite Wire having him well covered.

Houghton by acountry mile

Right at the end I was wondering what Watts was doing laying on the floor after missing a tackle. Then at the last minute he hopped back up & tackled Sandow from behind forcing him to pass and in turn forcing the knock on to end the game. Lucky he was there really although I'm sure he'd say it was planned.

If we are discounting hookers then I agree Watts was our stand out, but if I'm being honest the best forward on the pitch was Chris Hill. He's some player.

Agreed, best prop in the comp

he did have a good game but taylor has been consistently better all year

Agree.

no he hasn't. hill carries their pack week in, week out