Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis, Wigan Warriors’ Jai Field and Leeds Rhinos’ Jake Connor have been nominated for the 2025 Steve Prescott Man of Steel award.The three have been shortlisted for the award having sealed a play-off spot with their sides, in addition to being named in this season’s Super League Dream Team.Robins half-back Lewis, 24, won the award in 2024 and could be the first player to retain the crown after Paul Sculthorpe won in 2001 and 2002.He has helped Hull KR to the Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield this season.Full-back Field, 28, guided last year’s quadruple winners Wigan to second position in the regular season, while 30-year-old scrum-half Connor is nominated having had an inspired campaign with Leeds, as they sealed a top-four spot for the first time since 2017.The award, which was named after the late Steve Prescott in 2014, has been running since 1977 when Leeds hooker David Ward received the inaugural trophy.This year’s trio were shortlisted after a process where a panel of former players award players points per game during the season using a voting system.The Man of Steel crown, as well as the Woman of Steel and Wheels of Steel prizes, will be presented on Tuesday, 7 October in Manchester.
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Steve Prescott Man of Steel 2024: Mikey Lewis, Jai Field and Jake Connor nominated for award
