Comments on: Shortlist for Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Season announced

By: James

James — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:43:37 +0000

Surprised Samu Manoa isn’t getting more votes!! 10 Tries, countless MOM performances & his consistency throughout the season. He doesn’t have a bad game, and he plays nearly every week!

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:28:56 +0000

Just like to add that although Brown has been great too, and easily England’s best player in the 6N, I feel most of his standout performances for Quins have been in the Heineken Cup.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:18:40 +0000

Can’t see past Burger or Goneva. Burger has been instrumental for Sarries and is the pinnacle of ruggedness. Less than a minute into the season he gets his head stamped on, no retaliation, not even a sub, and just back from serious injury too. He’s like Allianz Park’s very own superman, IMO Sarries most influential player. Very surprised he’s not leading the poll.

And Goneva has deputised Leicester’s
midfield brilliantly in Manu’s absence, almost seamlessly too. And whatever position he’s in, he seems to score tries for fun.

Of the two I voted for Burger, despite being a Leicester fan.

By: Henry

Henry — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:15:26 +0000

Totally agree- and to be arguably the best player whilst in the worst team makes it all the more impressive. I know Brown and Foden are ahead in terms of England, and Goode is for his versatility but personally I think Pennell should be ahead of Tait, Watson and Miller for the 15 shirt. Even Daly. And I apparently am president of the Daly fan club given how often I mention him.

By: Dazza

Dazza — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:13:33 +0000

I would’ve thought that Brown would be a good bet for this.
I’ve voted for Burger though. After coming back from a reasonably serious injury, he could be forgiven for not being the player he was, but he has thrown himself right back in making some seriously big hits, and also some great chopping tackles. Getting his head trampled on and his hair pulled, and never taking a backward step.

By: Jonny

Jonny — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:52:45 +0000

Am I the only who doesn’t think Brown should be in here? Completely agree about him getting Player of the Tournament for the 6N, but has he been that good in Aviva games only? Surely someone like Dave Ward should be in with a shout.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:21:00 +0000

Has to be Pennel for me. His form has been consistently outstanding in a frankly underperforming Worcester side. He’s created, scored tries, kicked their penalties and conversions and made more than one try saving tackle. The guy deserves premiership rugby next season.

By: richard

richard — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:06:27 +0000

Surprised Michael Paterson hasn’t been shortlisted. He’s been superb this season for Sale, arguably better even than Braid imho