Man of Steel | Round 9

19 Apr 2023

Salford Red Devils v Castleford Tigers

The ever-improving Shane Wright was the recipient of three Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel points thanks to his contributions for Salford in Round 9. Ryan Brierley was at his reliable best to pick up two points, whilst Kallum Watkins earned the final point.

3 points: Shane Wright (Red Devils)

2 points: Ryan Brierley (Red Devils)

1 point: Kallum Watkins (Red Devils)

Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons

Youngster Sam Halsall received his first Man of Steel points in 2023 after picking up maximum points against the Dragons on Friday Night. Seb Ikahihifo earned two Man of Steel points with Tom Johnstone's impressive form continuing to collect the final point.

3 points: Sam Halsall (Giants)

2 points: Seb Ikahihifo (Giants)

1 point: Tom Johnstone (Dragons)

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Hull KR v St Helens

Hull KR's Mikey Lewis earned maximum Man of Steel points against the Champions in Round 9 to move into the top 10 leaderboard. Ryan Hall was the recipient of two points, with Tommy Makinson picking up a solitary point in defeat.

3 points: Mikey Lewis (Robins)

2 points: Ryan Hall (Robins)

1 point: Tommy Makinson (Saints)

Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC

Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley collected three Man of Steel points in Round 9. Front rower Tom Holroyd celebrated his call-up into Shaun Wane's 40-man England squad with a performance worthy of two points, with the ever-reliable Jarrod O'Connor receiving the final point.

3 points: Ash Handley (Rhinos)

2 points: Tom Holroyd (Rhinos)

1 point: Jarrod O'Connor (Rhinos)

Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors

An electric performance from Bevan French saw him pick up three Man of Steel points in Round 9, moving him joint second on the Man of Steel leaderboard. French's teammate Harry Smith solidified his position in the top 10 leaderboard after receiving two points, whilst 2022 Dream Team member Liam Farrell earned the final point.

3 points: Bevan French (Warriors)

2 points: Harry Smith (Warriors)

1 point: Liam Farrell (Warriors)

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— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) April 19, 2023

Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards

Josh Charnley's scintillating start to the 2023 season continued in Round 9 - he collected maximum Man of Steel points to move joint third in the Man of Steel leaderboard. A busy performance from Lachlan Lam saw him collect two points, with Edwin Ipape registering the final Man of Steel point.

3 points: Josh Charnley (Leopards)

2 points: Lachlan Lam (Leopards)

1 point: Edwin Ipape (Leopards)