Roby's had a fantastic season and has been almost Farrell-esque in carrying his side. He should never have won in the year he beat TB to the award but maybe the rugby gods were being kind to him because even though he's had a truly great season and one which normally would have easily ensured a MoS award, Tomkins has moved up to a different level and there is no way on earth Roby should win this time.

Has anyone in British RL in the SL era played better than Sam is playing now? Has anyone in British RL in the modern era - for me there's only Hanley left now as a comparator for this lad. Sam may not have yet reached the heights of the great man at his glorious best, but Sam is not at his peak, he's still learning and developing. His potential is incredible. How good will he turn out to be? I can't wait to find out over the next few years. What a special player this lad is and how lucky Wigan fans are to have him in the side.

Sam Tomkins for MoS

I must admit Roby has been tremendous this season, however Sam is the most destructive player i have seen in my time watching the game.

It is almost like schoolboy rugby where the best player gets the ball and runs through everybody with ease. Incredible runner and an incredible talent. Wish he played for somebody else !

Got to agree with this....except the last bit!

I'd chew my arm off for 8/1 on Tomkins winning MOS. Quite clearly going to win it and deservedly so. He should be odds on.

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i wouldnt be too sure about Sam.

dont the players vote for it?

hes not exactly Mr Popular in some quarters.

It won't be Roby cos he got it when he clearly shouldn't have, and Sam has not been "the best player in the second half of the season", he's been the best player ALL season.

Mate, if sam is 8/1 il jerk off in front of my Mum n Dad!!

definately odds on now, id say 4/5 was still a good bet!

8/1?

Sam Tomkins hands down.

But Roby will get it.

Should be Sam, he is the best player in the league. NRL clubs wil be after him he is that good.

Roby will get it though, the players vote for it.

I want video evidence that the deed was done



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Even though it says it's the betting odds for 2011 Super League. It looks more like the odds based on last season. I reckon that was the odds set at the start of the season and very much doubt it's the odds now.

Being able to get Amos Roberts and Joel Tomkins both at 16/1 say it all for me

only place that has this years odds on it...so i want evidence

Presume that was before the season started as Eastmond is 2nd favourite!

He may be a Saints player but I doubt he's in the running

couldnt care less. they havent updated the odds and its the only place that has the odds for this season. So what will his parents think when he does the deed

you just wanna see me tugging off dont ya?




Yeah those were the odds at the START of 2011

50/1 on Willie Mason or 66/1 on Richie Mathers are good prices!

I think Tompkins will win he is by far the best player in this comp

This 'Tompkins' malarkey is some sort of in joke, right?

You'd think after a player tears your team apart you'd learn his name.

Can't argue with this.

Roby is all class but Sam has been fantastic especially recently,if he doesn't win I will be very surprised.

To be fair, it did say that (Tompkins) on the back of his shirt in a pre season friendly at Warrington at the start of the 2007 season, i was there!!

To be honest Sam is just awesome at the moment. his support play yesterday was outstanding. him and finch are brilliant. In truth i think he deserves MOS , I do hope he gets it

Is that how you introduced your wee lass to your Geris: "Mum, Dad, I know you think my ferociously pulling at my plonker is surprising but get this, I've got a burd!"