: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:29 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Myler is a shoe in for young player of the year. I think this is rather funny as the Pies will want to kill themselves when their young candidate again fails to pick up the gong.

Not really. Myler deserves it, even at this stage.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:40 pm  

Couldn't see Clough getting it sadly. He didn't make Tony Smith's squad for the French game unlike some of his 'contenders' and so won't be in the press' minds enough to big him up come awards season.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:47 pm  

Both Wheeler and Tompkins are stronger candidates on performance than Richard Myler this year, yes they're in stronger teams but Gary Wheeler is a fabulous player to watch and Sam Tompkins can be anything he wants.

Great to have 3 young players of this quality and i fear Myler will win it simply because of the hype surrounding him , Ryan Hall is a great shout , id be pleasantly astonished if whoever chooses it gave it to a winger

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:22 pm  

If he gets more game time I reckon Tomkins, I get the impression Myler standing out in a weak time is getting media overated.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:19 pm  

Previous young player of the year winners

2003 Gareth Hock Wigan Warriors
2006 James Graham Saints
2007 Sam Burgess Bradford Bulls
2008 Joe Westerman Castleford Tigers

So from that I would say its players under 21 at start of the season.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:08 pm  

Noel Cleal wrote:

The two words I said seeing the title of this thread.

He could be up for a club award. Maybe Saints player of the year? My vote would be for Jammer but Clough can not be far off.

Clough is streets ahead of Graham this year in terms of a possible player of the year vote.

Graham has been looking jaded lately and a pale shadow of the player of last season.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:11 pm  

D.D. wrote:

Clough is streets ahead of Graham this year in terms of a possible player of the year vote. Graham has been looking jaded lately and a pale shadow of the player of last season.

thats harsh!

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:15 pm  

Its probably a good thing he doesnt get much press.

This guy is just gonna get better and better.
Seems to have a great attitude too.

: Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:12 am  

Chris Joynt mkII

: Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:26 am  

What I don't like about him is his blatant copying from Cunningham....same hair, similar build and running style. Hell, he's even started wearing the patented and trademarked KC elbow bandage!