I know he hasn't had the media attention and probably won't win but I think Nathan Peats should get a mention. Has really stood up from NYC Captain last year and has transformed into a very solid first grader so far in his short career.
It'll be DCE. It should be DCE too. Arguably the most important position on the field, and he doesn't have Cameron Smith, Billy Slater & Cooper Cronk holding his hand.
Widdop, Reed, Sims & Hopa get the honourable mentions.