Man of Steel: Round 8 Picks

Blake Austin picked up another three points as himself and his team mate, Stefan Ratchford, close the gap on James Roby in the Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel standings. 

A member of the panel will watch each Betfred Super League game in 2019 and award points to the three outstanding players: 3 points for their chosen stand-out performer, two points for the runner-up, and 1-point for their third ranked player. 

The scores will be made public every week, until Round 22 in mid-July. After that, the poll will be hidden until the Awards Ceremony in October.

Leeds vs Castleford (Brad Dwyer)

It’s Brad Dwyer’s first Man of Steel points and what a way to win not only those points, but two crucial points for Leeds Rhinos against Castleford Tigers. The game was decided in Golden Point and the ball found its way into the hands of Dwyer who scored a 40 metre drop goal. 

ABSOLUTE SCENES 🎯🔥

Golden Point live on @SkySportsRL for the first time, 40 metres out, last tackle, step up @DwyerBrad for @leedsrhinos #SLLeeCas #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/v0jOnc3aDm
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Hull FC vs Warrington (Blake Austin)

Blake Austin stole the show in Warrington Wolves’ emphatic victory at the KCOM Stadium, he scored four tries, made 180 metres and a drop goal, whilst selling an endless number of dummies which led to tries or big metres. 

Four tries...Good luck stopping Blake 😰🔥

Which try was your favourite? 🤷??♂?? #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/PUd8tMT7Hg
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St Helens vs Hull KR (Luke Thompson)

Luke Thompson epitomises and embodies everything a coach wants from a front-row, his great footwork, evasive skills and direct running lifted Saints in the second-half. Thompson scored a try, made 194 metres and 25 tackles. 

Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons (Joe Burgess)

In only his second game back from a long-term injury Joe Burgess picked up his first Man of Steel points. He scored 3 tries and made 166 metres as Wigan Warriors beat Catalans Dragons 42-0. 

.@JoeBurgess1 with a hat-trick on just his second game since returning to the side 👀💪

Three top tries from the @WiganWarriorsRL winger #NewBeginnings pic.twitter.com/ahGsI843Qf
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London Broncos vs Huddersfield Giants (Lee Gaskell) 

Lee Gaskell kicked five goals as Huddersfield Giants beat London Broncos 38-26 at the Trailfinders Sports Club. Gaskell doubles his Man of Steel points tally and is now on six points. 

Wakefield Trinity vs Salford Red Devils (David Fifita) 

Fifita picked up another three Man of Steel points as his side, Wakefield Trinity beat Salford Red Devils at the Mobile Rocket Stadium. Fifita scored a try and made 106 metres. 

The action from @WTrinityRL 33-22 victory over Salford! 💪

That reverse kick from Danny Brough 👀 #NewBeginnings #SLWakSal pic.twitter.com/zFId9lqDEi
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Full List of Round 8’s Man of Steel Points:

3 Points: Brad Dwyer, Luke Thompson, Blake Austin, Joe Burgess, Lee Gaskell & David Fifita

2 Points: Trent Merrin, Lachlan Coote, Stefan Ratchford, Oliver Gildart, Sebastine Ikahihifo & Danny Brough

1 Point: Konrad Hurrell, Kane Linnett, Chris Hill, George Williams, Alex Walker & Ryan Hampshire

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