My top five his season would be in no particular order:

Higham

Peacock

Brough

Lunt

O'Loughlin

I think old sausages for eyebrows man Danny Brough will get it this year.

Mickey is doing exactly what Roby did for years at Saints, what he built a reputation on and what he is no longer able to do, and is doing it very, very well.



As Mick Monas star sadly wanes, Higham has timed the best rugby of his career very well, and we should be very grateful we've got him thank-you very much.

This is one of those exaggeration threads that will get laughed at by fans of other clubs.



Its like when Jon Clarke played the best rugby of his career a few years back, 2007, 2008 etc.



Worthy of player of the year at Warrington yes but not Man of Steel.



Sam Tomkins will probably get it, especially if Wigan win everything, because look at their team man for man. Tell us how many world class players are in their team. It doesn't take a genius to work out why they are in the running for all the trophies.



Higham is a good player in good form with quality players around him but he's not singlehandedly dragging a team behind him, that's what Roby did, thats what Chase did, thats what Tomkins does, thats what wins MoS.

Is that why when Tomkins is injured, Wigan lose. Because they are a one man team.

And that's why Leeds players very rarely get a look in for MoS ..... they're a team, not just a single media darling with a support cast!



p.s. - never mention to a Leeds fan that Sir KS actually comes from Lancashire ..... they don't like it

There is more chance of pigs flying than Micky Higham winning man of steel

Have you never been to a Pink Floyd concert?

He is definatley the dark horse for it, hes been qulaity for Wakey this year!! If Chase can get it from Cas...why not....

I'm suprised no-one has mentioned Hodgson - he typifies what MOS was supposed to celebrate, mental and physical toughness with an unyielding, fair, committed approach in the face of adversity.



The man lives it every game he plays.

After the last few weeks - I would give it to Obrien - he must be made of steel or am I thinking rubber the way he has been bounced around!!

- Does that lad like hospital food or what!!

I think there are quite a few contenders this year. Peacock, Houghton, Brough, Ferres, Kirmond and O'loughlin are in with a shout. I don't see why Higham shouldn't be a contender. From what I've seen of his form recently he has been outstanding, has he played like that all year?



As for Sam, I think he has been as good as last year, the difference this year is people expect it from him now. Liam Farrell would have been in with a shout had he kept it going but his form has dropped in recent months.



What I don't like about MOS is, although voted for by the players it's the media who decide upon the shortlist. I think each head coach should nominate his player of the year from his team. You then have a shortlist of 14 for the players to vote for. As it is now players can't vote for anyone in their own team.