The 2018 Shute Shield season is one of the closest we’ve seen and the race for the Catchpole Medal, awarded to the competition’s most valuable player, is just as tight. Without giving anything away, here are six players who are in the mix after 12 rounds of voting. Kelly Meafua - West Harbour If West Harbour play finals footy this year, Kelly Meafua will be a big reason why. The backrower is brilliant and although his stint at the Waratahs didn't quite work out, Meafua has picked up a contract in France for the upcoming season. Archie King (Eastern Suburbs) The Beasties have attracted a lot of big names to their shiny new base at Woollahra but none of them have been as consistently good as Archie King. King can play almost anywhere in the Easts backline and rarely puts a foot wrong. His composure and versatility will be key if Easts are to end their finals drought this season. Myles Dorrian (Warringah) After returning from the UK to help Warringah break their S