Man of Steel: Australian debutants dominate five-man shortlist
Three Australians in their first Complete season in Super League Have Been on the five-strong Song for Its Steve Prescott Man of Steel.
Blake Austin (Warrington), Lachlan Coote (St Helens) and Jackson Hastings (Salford) are in line for the most prestigious individual award in Super League, along with Castleford prop Liam Watts and Wigan stand-off George Williams.
Austin and Hastings were tied to the lead when voting went behind closed doors after around 22 and because then Austin has played just twice because of injury.
Choice panel chairman Ellery Hanley, the single player to win three Man of Steel awards, stated :”The panelists are blessed to have witnessed first-hand some exceptional performances this year.
“The five guys in contention have been pivotal for their group’s victory and for that they deserve recognition for outstanding seasons but just 1 person can win.”
The winner will be announced at an awards night at the Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, on October 6.
Even the Telegraph Woman of Steel will also be verified at case with Kelsey Gentles (Castleford), Courtney Hill (Leeds) and Emily Rudge (St Helnes) the players nominated.
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