Awards

Manager of The Season: Pete (Saracens)

Most Improved Manager: ITFL (Bath)

Player of The Year: Sam Warburton

Discovery of The Year (Foreign): Welsey Fofana (Northampton Saints)

Discovery of The Year (EQ): Ben Morgan (Worcester)

Team of The Year:

01. Alex Corbiserio (Saracens)	09. Ruan Pienaar (Irish)
02. BDP (Saracens)	10. Johnny Sexton (Sale)
03. Adam Jones (Saracens)
04. Richie Gray (Gloucester)	11. Digby Ioane (Saracens)/George North (Bath)/Charlie Sharples (Gloucester)
05. James Horwill (Leicester)	12. Jamie Roberts (Wasps)
06. Stephen Ferris (Gloucester)	13. Jon Davies (Saracens)
07. Sam Warburton (Harlequins)	14. JOC (Newcastle)
08. Ben Morgan (Worcester)	15. Rob Kearney (Harlequins)

Most Improved of The Year: Prop_Lyd (Worcester)

Best Tactics: SJE (Sale Sharks)

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers): Driver (Exeter)

What do you mean by clubman in this context ??

Discovery of year is prop with Ben Morgan. Can't vote for may obviously

Manager of The Season

Steve , Taking the league by storm in the RWC period and has kept the momentum going and found himself fighting for a play off place come the run in.

Most Improved Manager

Prop Lyd - Hands down , he has come on so much with some fantastic results , improved tactics and some cracking deals.

Player of The Year

Brad Barrit (Newcastle) - Keeping up his RWC form through out the season saw him link up with England 6Ns squad.

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Wesley Fofana (Northampton) - Bought some much needed dynamism to the Saints backs which combined with a impressive 6Ns for France proved to be a cracking signing.

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Johnny May (Gloucester) - It was a toss up between him and Ben Morgan but May's sheer pace and ability to change a game see's him take the award.

Team of The Year

15.Isreal Dagg
14.Johnny May
13.John Davies
12.Brad Barritt
11.Saliosi Tagicakibau
10.Nick Evans
09.Will Genia

08.Ben Morgan
07.Richie McCaw
6.Jerome Kaino
5.Nick Kennedy
4.Nathan Sharpe
3.Adam Jones
2.William Servat
1.Alex Corbisero

Most Improved of The Year

Worcester Warriors

Best Tactics

The man with the never ending tactics - Sir Johnny English!

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers)

I'm going to hand another award to SJE as when i was in the hot seat he was such a massive help with it and is a great asset to this league.

Matt: for clubman it's the hard worker in this league, good commitment etc etc, helps the league run!

I will do this after the last round of league games if that's okay Prop.

good work prop gonna take some thinking this

I've actually changed my mind as will be very busy in the next few weeks so will know these up now.

Good work Prop, gives me something to think about.

Is it not including your own players? Don't want be biased (as we all obviously are lol)

Will wait till the final day to vote on this - so much left to play for could swing votes.

Manager of The Season

Pete

In a great position in the league and in the final of the Heiniken Cup. Could have been one of 4 or 5 but have given it to Pete. I think the balance of his side is always perfect. Pooly also deserves a mention with his work signing players just before the became important England players (Barritt and Parling).

Most Improved Manager

In the Fast Lane

I was concerned for ITFL in the summer as he seemed to be dismantiling his great side but he has built it back together and then some. On paper his side is as good as any this year and has some player like Healy and SOB who steal the headlines and the players who tie things together like JMF Lobbe and Louis Deacon. Really great work this season.

Player of The Year

Sam Whitelock

I picked this after thinking about the player who I think really standsout in predo's and I always seem to be thinking how well Whitelock would do in the Bath pack. I suspect he is en route to becoming the world's best player.

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Peter O'Mahony

I wasn't entirely sure who he was when the bidding war began on him and I certainly didn't know he would have such an impact for SJE. He has been a revelation for Munster and completes an excellent back row for Sale.

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Ben Morgan

Can't really look past him to be honest. May has been good but Morgan has surprised most with how he has adapted to the England side. Massive signing for Worcester and has been worth his expensive price tag.

Team of The Year

15. Kurtley Beale (Bath Rugby)
14. James O'Connor (Newcastle Falcons)
13. Conrad Smith (London Irish)
12. Dan Bowden (London Wasps)
11. Cory Jane (Leicester Tigers)
10. Jonny Sexton (Sale Sharks)
9. Dwayne Peel (Worcester Warriors)
1. Soane Tonga'uhia (London Irish)
2. Bismark Du Plessis (Saracens)
3. Adam Jones (Saracens)
4. Richie Gray (Gloucester Rugby)
5. James Hudson (Exeter Chiefs)
6. Stephen Ferris (Gloucester Rugby)
7. Chris Robshaw (Newcastle Falcons)
8. Sergio Parisse (Northampton Saints)

Most Improved of The Year

Is this most improved team? If so then its Worcester.

Best Tactics

This is tough. I tend to find Luke's are very good so I will go with him.

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers)

I'm going to go with Arry. He is having a busy time outside this game by the sounds of it with A levels and the temptation to pack this in must have been there but I'm glad he hasn't as it would leave us needing to find another manager and I worry for the game when that happens. He is still committed to this game with a tough side and I often find him losing games which I don't think he should be and we all know how annoying that can be when you think you have enough to win the game.

This could have gone to Matt with all his world tours it must be difficult to keep to the timetable (although having a mint side must help)

Was gutted to lose out to SJE for POM in that bidding war Steve. Think he will go on to be Ireland's best backrower over the next 3-5 years.

No problem when you do it guys, I'd rather you just edited a whole response as and when so it's easier to collate! With regards to voting for your own team I'd say you can for team of the season but nothing else if that's ok?!

Manager of The Season

Tough call. Luke has moved Tigers to next level, Matt has put together great run after dire start. Prop has brought Worcester on leaps, Driver has toughed it out and come so close to staying up after a great 2nd half to season. Steve has done wonders, SJE another pushing for top 4. Thought Sarries would struggle a little after some risky deals but worked out great. Arry was crippled by retirements but has dealt really well, ITFL has come on leaps with tactics and his master plan seems to work. Chris took a bumming at start of season but some astute signings and he's form team in league.

Anyway....Nick gets my vote. Thought Irish might struggle this year but some cracking deals and probably the most honest/unbiased manager in the league. The amount of times he slags off his players makes me laugh.

Most Improved Manager

ITFL, prop a very close 2nd

Player of The Year

Castrogiovani - makes a big difference to Irish pack

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Goosen - total steal and looks to have a huge future

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Hopper possibly for Chris. Faded a little towards the end of season but was electric first.

Team of The Year

1. Corbs
2. BdP
3. Franks
4. Pierre
5. Whitelock
6. Ferris
7. Warburton
8. Morgan

9. Pienaar
10. Sexton
11. Sivivatu
12. Roberts
13. Smith
14. Bowe
15. Dagg

Most Improved of The Year

Irish

Best Tactics

SJE (don't argue with him)

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers)

Driver

Manager of The Season

Pete for me. Loves taking his risks during the pre season but again this year they have paid off. Always in the running for the big prizes and great balance and tactics every week.

Most Improved Manager

ITFL. Has done wonders with his Bath side and has genuine world class pleyers across the team these days. Prop deserves a mention for his efforts with Worcester.

Player of The Year

Not overly sure who to give this too. Think Pocock has been key to Luke and was a great signing so I'll give it to him.

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Wesley Fofanna. Was gutted to be outbidded for him. Has been immense for club and country. Could have opted for Goosen here but to be fair the nature of the u21 bids was to make discoveries and there have been a few success stories there.

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Tiny bit of self promotion here but Ben Spencer has to be up there as does Hooper for Chris. Both picked up relatively cheapily from nationals and have turned out to be main EQ players to both sides

Team of The Year

1. Tonga
2. BDP
3. Castro
4. Gray
5. POC
6. Ferris
7. Pocock/Warburton
8. Read
9. Pieneer
10. Sexton
11. North
12. Roberts
13. Davies
14. JOC
15. Kearney

Most Improved of The Year

Team? Worcester for me.

Best Tactics

Tough one. Tend to like Steve's and Pete's a lot with Steve just edging for me. Arry deserves a special mention as well. Alays great effort put into them.

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers)

Pete/Driver
We wouldnt have a game fif it weren't for the work they have put in over the season so will always get my vote.

Manager of The Season

Pooly. Has built a great squad full of internationals but also has stayed strong throughout WC and 6N.

Most Improved Manager

ITFL. Thought Bath would struggle early on now they are up there with the best.

Player of The Year

Tough one, trying to think of the player who sometimes sways my decision in predictions. Sexton is close, but for me Warburton does so much for Quins pack so I'll go for him.

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Wesley Fofanna. All you have to do is look at Saints form since he has come in the side. Immense.

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Have to big up Garvey for myself as think he has helped my pack a lot. But Morgan gets the vote.

Team of The Year

1. Ayerza
2. Gray
3. Jones
4. Deacon
5. POC
6. Ferris
7. Warburton
8. Read
9. Peel
10. Sexton
11. Sharples
12. Nonu
13. Tuilagi
14. Ioane
15. Kearney

Most Improved of The Year

Bath

Best Tactics

Pete

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers)

Driver.

Manager of The Season - Pooly

Sensational team that he has managed to keep on improving. Latest addition of Best adds serious form to his front row. Always active, and challenging on all fronts. Shout out goes to matt for very similar reasons.


Most Improved Manager - ITFL

Easy decision. Thought he was struggling to move his side forward, but some astute deals landed him a changed side, and went on a great run this season.


Player of The Year - Dusuatoir

You see his name on Pete's teamsheet and you automatically give his side the edge in the back row. Outstanding rugby player that gives Sarries a distinct advantage.


Discovery of The Year (Foreign) - Fofana (Nacewa)

I'd vote for Nacewa if he wasn't in my side, great to have a top player all year round. But Fofana had an unbelievable 6N, and partnered with Tuilagi gives Saints incredible back line runners.


Discovery of The Year (EQ) - Morgan

Only one option, great signing that was worth every penny.


Team of The Year

1. Wood
2. Brits
3. Jones
4. Grey
5. Horwill
6. Dusuatoir
7. Warburton
8. Morgan

9. Peel
10. Sexton
11. Sharples
12. Fofana
13. Davies
14. JOC
15. Nacewa


Most Improved of The Year - Worcester

Great job done and looking difficult opposition for anyone.


Best Tactics - SJE

Very strong in this area. Might struggle some weeks with 10 bullet points


Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers) - Driver

Tough to finish bottom but someone has to. Some may have just left but activity strong as ever. Really commendable. Couple of good deals and not a million miles away from a good side.

Manager of the Season - Pete
Incredible team, so many quality players in every position. Really good balance to his side. Dedicates so much time to the league and always puts out good tactics. He is one very shrewd operator.

Most improved manager - ITFL
Really impressed with the job he has done at Bath. Like many I raised an eyebrow at some of his earlier dealings in the transfer market, however he has really moulded Bath into an impressive outfit with some astute additions.

Player of the year – Sam Warburton
Can’t say enough about how good a player I think he is. Inspirational is the word that comes to mind, he tackles, carries and competes in every single department. Outstanding player that is up there with the likes of McCaw and Pocock.

Discovery of the year – Ben Morgan
Makes international rugby look easy. From builder to England number eight who’d have thought it?! Really good player that will only get better. Key player for Worcester, very clever signing by Prop.

Team of the year
1. Corbisiero
2. Brits
3. Cole
4. Gray
5. Horwill
6. Ferris
7. Warburton (c)
8. Morgan

9. Pienaar
10. Sexton
11. North
12. Barritt
13. Davies
14. Ioane
15. Kearney

Most improved team of the year – Bath; come on leaps and bounds, like I said earlier very good, clever signings, a real threat now.

Best Tactics – Steven, always makes good, valid points that are simple and easy to understand.

Overall clubman of the year – Mat, always seems to be on the move/busy but still finds the time to be active.

Manager of the Season
Pete

Most improved manager
ITFL

Player of the year
Warburton

Discovery of the year EQ
Hopper

Discovery of the year NEQ
Fofana

Team of the year
1. Corbisiero
2. BDP
3. Jones
4. Gray
5. Hudson
6. Ferris
7. Warburton
8. Parisse

9. Pienaar
10. Sexton
11. North
12. Roberts
13. Smith
14. Ioane
15. Kearney

Most improved team of the year
Bath

Best Tactics
Steven

Overall clubman of the year
Driver-took the league on board and is always active

What were the deals everyone was so worried about

You lost Jauzion (when he was in great form), Evans, Alexander, Brussow, Fourie, Best and maybe others.

You lost what I thought was easily the best backline in the league so was a bit concerned.

Manager of The Season
Pete: When you look at the players he lost at the start of the season, Priestland, Pocock, Jane, Lawes, etc for what I considered to be risky deals but they have come through on the whole. He is always challenging for trophies and puts out good side week after week.

Most Improved Manager
Prop: Prop has had a great season, lots of good transfer dealing both domestically and abroad. He has found the tactics that suit his players and could be a real threat next season for top 6.

Player of The Year
James O'Connor: Whenever I see him in the Newcastle team I instantly think well that has a big say in the outcome of the backs. One of my favourite players in the world who I think is one of the reasons Pooly is top.

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)
Wesley Fofana: Since this signing Chris' fortunes have changed and I think we all know why. Showed his capabilities in the 6N at the highest level

Discovery of The Year (EQ)
Ben Morgan: No question really, what a player Prop has here.

Team of The Year

1. Marcos Ayerza
2. Bismarck Du Plessis
3. Carlos Nieto
4. Bakkies Botha
5. James Horwill
6. Thierry Dusatoir
7. David Pocock
8. Ben Morgan
9. Ruan Pienaar
10. Rhys Priestland
11. Digby Ioane
12. James O'Connor
13. Jamie Roberts
14. Cory Jane
15. Rob kearney

Most Improved of The Year
Worcester

Best Tactics
SJE
Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers) Driver

Manager of The Season - pete

Freshened up his team and took gambles that paid off. In to both finals great effort.
Lll deserves praise
For
A great tigers side
Most Improved Manager - ITFL
Prop 2nd




Player of The Year - JOC

You see his name on Team sheet and you expect magic. A bit shaky in defence in centre but the guy is simply magic and most talented player about

Discovery of The Year (Foreign) - Steven Kitschoff pete has done a cracking bit of business signing him from pooly who discovered him.

Fofana great signing but was more established

Discovery of The Year (EQ) - Morgan

Only one option, great signing that was worth every penny.


Team of The Year

1. Wood
2. Brits
3. Jones
4. Grey
5. Horwill
6. Dusuatoir
7. Warburton
8. Read

9. Genia
10. Sexton
11. May
12. Fofana
13. Davies
14. JOC
15. Kearney

Most Improved of The Year - Worcester


Best Tactics - SJE




Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers) - Driver

Tough to finish bottom but someone has to. It's tough losing quite a few games. League much closer this year and next year will be even closer

I'll be the Man City of this league next season......

Manager of The Season - Steven_Sharks

Just missed out on the play offs this season, but has built a squad that is going to be a serious force from next season onwards. His plan was to challenge for the play offs next season, but his gambles came off early and was in the hunt right to the final game of the season.

Most Improved Manager - prop_lyd

Got Leeds relegated last season and had a job on his hands with promoted Worcester this year, but has steadily improved his squad and team selections week on week. A few more tweaks in the summer and could be challenging for a Heineken Cup spot next time around.

Player of The Year -

Discovery of The Year (Foreign)

Discovery of The Year (EQ)

Team of The Year

Most Improved of The Year

Best Tactics -

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers) - SJE/Driver

Can't separate these two guys. If Driver hadn't taken the league on at the start of the season when I was struggling for time and enthusiasm then we may not even have a league now, and SJE is always there to help me out when things need doing and does a lot behind the scenes. Big thank you to both of you.


Will try to do the other categories tomorrow if I get a chance.

Manager of The Season - Pete - HC&AP finals.

Most Improved Manager - prop_lyd - did well to escape relegation battle

Player of The Year - David Pocock

Discovery of The Year (Foreign) - Sam Whitelock

Discovery of The Year (EQ) - Jonny May

Team of The Year -

1. Marler
2. Brits
3. Castrogiovanni
4. Whitelock
5. Gray
6. Ferris
7. Pocock
8. Morgan
9. Pienaar
10. Flood
11. Sharples
12. JOC
13. Roberts
14. North
15. Kearney

Most Improved of The Year - Leicester

Best Tactics - Pete

Overall Clubman of The Year (League Managers) - SJE

Fingers crossed I'll get this done by tomorrow night for you all!!!!

Player of the year - Aaron Cruden

(I am presuming that I can't pick my own players???)

2 - Rory Best
11 - Sailosi Tagicakibau
12 - Jamie Roberts
14 - Bryan Habana

Cheers bud, when I'm home I'll look to complete this then.