Ridiculous-Walsh edges out Walker to claim RLPA’s Rookie of the Year honour

[Easts75]

Love what I saw from Walker but Walsh would have got my vote also

[Chook Norris]

Well the players vote so it's not like we can claim there was some media bias / NRL rort that came into play. Do we really need this thread?

I've only seen Walsh play a few times, but I was gobsmacked the first time I saw him play. Dude is the complete package. His running and passing game is insane. His stats destroy RTS in the play making department

[SamKerrSimp]

I doubt Walker is losing any sleep over this tbh the little I saw of Walsh he was killing it so it's probably deserved

[Insider]

Both are outstanding prospects. can offer a positive argument for both so no way is it ridiculous for Walsh to get the nod. As 6 said Walker played the tougher position but it also is a position that showed up his defensive liability being such a lightweight. Anyway we dont need a FB we need a half, so Walker is better for us. Still a few years before we see the best of Sam.

[rented tracksuit]

Love what I saw from Walker but Walsh would have got my vote also

Agreed.

I have no problem with it.

[Spirit of 66]

The responsibility Walker assumed as half back and the pressure he had to endure made him the worthier recipient in my view.

[milanja]

The responsibility Walker assumed as half back and the pressure he had to endure made him the worthier recipient in my view.

Walsh having the pressure of being a whole country’s team saviour is up there too.

should be fun watching the qld team in a few years time.

[ROC181]

Walsh having the pressure of being a whole country’s team saviour is up there too.

should be fun watching the qld team in a few years time.

The NZ Warriors represent the whole country as much as the Sydney Roosters represent the whole of Sydney...

[ism22]

There's a Dally M rookie prize though, right?

I didn't watch any Warriors games so have no idea how this Walsh guy went (face looks like a clone of Ponga's). However, I reckon Walker may still end up with the bigger prize.

[roostermcgregor]

I was just reading an article in the press about Munster blowing up because there are no Storm players mentioned in the Daly M player of the year / best in position awards.
I reckon that's a fair call.
The Storm have been by far the most impressive side this year , so how does Olam, Brandon Smith, Jerome Hughes, Hynes, not even get a mention?
It beggars disbelief when the usual suspects are rolled out like Turbo (deserved) , but Cherry Evans, Cody Walker, Nathan Cleary, and even Teddy (good season but not exceptional)
Seems to me that the judges just see what they want to see, and ignore what actually happens on the footy field.
Its akin to the bias that we see from the refs who favour certain teams, over others.

[Mickie Lane]

I was just reading an article in the press about Munster blowing up because there are no Storm players mentioned in the Daly M player of the year / best in position awards.
I reckon that's a fair call.
The Storm have been by far the most impressive side this year , so how does Olam, Brandon Smith, Jerome Hughes, Hynes, not even get a mention?
It beggars disbelief when the usual suspects are rolled out like Turbo (deserved) , but Cherry Evans, Cody Walker, Nathan Cleary, and even Teddy (good season but not exceptional)
Seems to me that the judges just see what they want to see, and ignore what actually happens on the footy field.
Its akin to the bias that we see from the refs who favour certain teams, over others.

"so how does Olam, Brandon Smith, Jerome Hughes, Hynes, not even get a mention?"
You & Munster are so on the money.

They will have the last laugh after they win the comp.

[ROC181]

"so how does Olam, Brandon Smith, Jerome Hughes, Hynes, not even get a mention?"
You & Munster are so on the money.

They will have the last laugh after they win the comp.

So who was the best player for the Storm?

[Mickie Lane]

So who was the best player for the Storm?

Your a funny man Roc.
I personally think Hynes was but he cant even make the run on side now.
Just so you know my favourite Storm player is Justin Olam (the brick granite)

[ROC181]

Your a funny man Roc.
I personally think Hynes was but he cant even make the run on side now.
Just so you know my favourite Storm player is Justin Olam (the brick granite)

My question wasn't meant to be funny ML. So Olam is your favourite player but who was their best player? If Hynes wasn't getting enough game, how is he supposed to amass points?

[Mickie Lane]

My question wasn't meant to be funny ML. So Olam is your favourite player but who was their best player?

I told you, Hynes.
I also really rate Tui Kamikamica & Aaron Pene. I dont know where they get them from but they're both pretty good players.