i know myler and tompkins are getting all the press, but cloughy is do a great job in the pack where it is arguably harder for a young player to make an impact.
any thoughts?

Too old, as will be 22 before this season is over

However he has been outstanding this year.

Personally think Myler is a shoe in.

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.

Great Season for Clough (so far...clearly this thread a kiss of death). Our most consistent forward...perhaps?

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.

Myler will get it. I wouldn't begrudge Wheeler it if he had more gametime though, from what i've seen when he's played for you I rate him higher than Eastmond. Of course, I haven't seen as much of him as you lot but that's my opinion.

What is the cut off age for this award? I know that the football equivilant is 23?

That was my thoughts too, perhaps its 21?

Ryan Hall.

saints best player this year.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Chris Joynt mkII

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!

Nothing like Chris Joynt.
Chris was a wide running 2nd row who was a great defensive player

Cloughy is a straight down the middle prop.

He shares more in common with Andy Platt in terms of plaaying style

I was thinking more "The Quiet Man"

Hey I created the quiet man name and thus the title of his autobiog, please ask if you want to use this ok.

He's looked jaded recently because he's been superb for the 1st half of the year. He's well ahead in terms of yards made and carries.

Cloughy has been brilliant though, he's turning into a fine forward. I think in 2 years time he'll be a regular International.

JG has been Saints' 3rd best prop this year