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11 days until the Super League season kicks off, so let's take a look at my top picks of the number 11s of the 2015 Super League season.
Oliver Holmes - The 22-year-old back-rower really impressed me throughout Castleford's successful 2014 season, and I'm sure most of you were impressed by his performances, too.
This ginger-bearded player was one of the most popular picks on Twitter when I asked the question of who you think is best number eleven, which clearly indicates just how popular this player is.
With the likes of Sneyd and Clarke in the Castleford team back in 2014, I think this player wasn't praised as much as he should have been by Super League fans. He's a consistent player that Castleford can rely on, and always gave his all. He made good metres with every run back in 2014 (1337 altogether) and Castleford fans sure loved watching him play.
I'm sure 2015 will be just as, if not more successful for this player and if he continues to grow, he could be picked by McNamara for the England squad.
Brett Ferres - This second-rower is a player I've always liked - which is a shame because he's not playing for the team I support. Ferres is one of the best second-rowers in the Super League without a doubt, and he proves this every-single week he plays.
His ability to off-load is incredible, creating opportunities for Huddersfield time-and-time again. His off-load vs Wigan at The John Smith's Stadium around the defender to his winger last season is just one example of his ability to off-load that continues to impressed me (although, I didn't like the fact it was against my team).
He made a total of 58 off-loads in the 2014 season, the most off-loads from a single player in the season. He also created 13 try-assists and made 1846 metres.
He must be an easy pick for England coach, Steve McNamara when deciding the England squad, and I'm sure 2015 will be a bright one for the player.
Gareth Ellis - On the day that this player played his testimonial game (although it didn't go his way) I've chosen him as one of my top number 11s of the 2015 Super League season.
There was a time that this man was one of the best second-rowers in the World - although, some may disagree - but there's no doubt that he's still up there with the best. The ex-Wests Tigers star joined Hull FC for the 2013 season and has lead from the front ever since.
The 33-year-old scored 10 tries in the 2014 season and is settling in well at the Black & Whites. He's a true leader and inspiration and adds great experience to Hull FC, alongside new-boys Mark Minichiello and Leon Pryce. He made a total of 11 line-breaks last season and made 2412 metres in total.
He's a great player, no question about it and I was rather gutted when he retired from international rugby league as I believed (and still do) that he had a lot more to give and could have helped lead England to a cup.
This player is set to have another cracking season in my opinion, and I'm hopeful that it won't be his last.
11 days until the Super League season kicks off, so let's take a look at my top picks of the number 11s of the 2015 Super League season.
Oliver Holmes - The 22-year-old back-rower really impressed me throughout Castleford's successful 2014 season, and I'm sure most of you were impressed by his performances, too.
This ginger-bearded player was one of the most popular picks on Twitter when I asked the question of who you think is best number eleven, which clearly indicates just how popular this player is.
With the likes of Sneyd and Clarke in the Castleford team back in 2014, I think this player wasn't praised as much as he should have been by Super League fans. He's a consistent player that Castleford can rely on, and always gave his all. He made good metres with every run back in 2014 (1337 altogether) and Castleford fans sure loved watching him play.
I'm sure 2015 will be just as, if not more successful for this player and if he continues to grow, he could be picked by McNamara for the England squad.
Brett Ferres - This second-rower is a player I've always liked - which is a shame because he's not playing for the team I support. Ferres is one of the best second-rowers in the Super League without a doubt, and he proves this every-single week he plays.
His ability to off-load is incredible, creating opportunities for Huddersfield time-and-time again. His off-load vs Wigan at The John Smith's Stadium around the defender to his winger last season is just one example of his ability to off-load that continues to impressed me (although, I didn't like the fact it was against my team).
He made a total of 58 off-loads in the 2014 season, the most off-loads from a single player in the season. He also created 13 try-assists and made 1846 metres.
He must be an easy pick for England coach, Steve McNamara when deciding the England squad, and I'm sure 2015 will be a bright one for the player.
Gareth Ellis - On the day that this player played his testimonial game (although it didn't go his way) I've chosen him as one of my top number 11s of the 2015 Super League season.
There was a time that this man was one of the best second-rowers in the World - although, some may disagree - but there's no doubt that he's still up there with the best. The ex-Wests Tigers star joined Hull FC for the 2013 season and has lead from the front ever since.
The 33-year-old scored 10 tries in the 2014 season and is settling in well at the Black & Whites. He's a true leader and inspiration and adds great experience to Hull FC, alongside new-boys Mark Minichiello and Leon Pryce. He made a total of 11 line-breaks last season and made 2412 metres in total.
He's a great player, no question about it and I was rather gutted when he retired from international rugby league as I believed (and still do) that he had a lot more to give and could have helped lead England to a cup.
This player is set to have another cracking season in my opinion, and I'm hopeful that it won't be his last.
The one that didn't make the cut - Hull KR'S Kevin Larroyer came very close to my top 3, as lots of you on Twitter agreed he is a top player. The 25-year-old French international scored 7 tries in the 2014 season, made 12 offloads and made a total 1661.
This piece is published the day that Hull KR coach Chris Chester confirms that this player has fractured his cheek bone, but is likely to see him miss the start of the season.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for the player.
Check back again tomorrow for my top 10s of the 2015 Super League season.
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This piece is published the day that Hull KR coach Chris Chester confirms that this player has fractured his cheek bone, but is likely to see him miss the start of the season.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for the player.
Check back again tomorrow for my top 10s of the 2015 Super League season.
Thanks for readin