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Man of Steel: Round 11

21 May 2025

Man of Steel: Round 11

Round 11 Man of Steel:

St Helens v Catalans Dragons 

St Helens youngster George Whitby has burst onto the scene since his Good Friday debut versus the Warriors and this past weekend was his best performance to date as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 40-0 victory over the Dragons.

Alex Walmsley crossed for a try and provided an assist in the win earning two points whilst two Mark Percival assists saw him awarded one point.

3 points: George Whitby

2 points: Alex Walmsley

1 point: Mark Percival

Highlights: Saints hammer the Dragons

Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards

Bevan French was at his dazzling best in the Warriors’ Friday night victory in the second Battle of the Borough of the season. The halfback provided two stunning try-assists firstly for an onrushing Adam Keighran before a break and flick pass saw Zach Eckersley go over.

A try and assist saw centre Jake Wardle given two points whilst Sam Walters dominant display in the middle was recognised with one point.

3 points: Bevan French

2 points: Jake Wardle

1 point: Sam Walters

Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC

Hull FC prop-forward Sam Eseh earned maximum points despite defeat for the Black and Whites after crossing for a try and making a crucial try-saving tackle.

Rhinos fullback Lachlan Miller made a mammoth 173 metres earning two points and Herman Ese’ese – who sits 2nd in the 2025 overall Man of Steel standings – earned one more point.

3 points: Sam Eseh

2 points: Lachlan Miller

1 point: Herman Ese’ese

Highlights: Rhinos edge a thriller against FC!

Highlights: Warriors victorious in Battle of the Borough II

Hull KR v Huddersfield Giants 

The Robins fine run of form continued this past weekend with a 34-0 win over Huddersfield Giants with back-rower Kelepi Tanginoa being named as Player of the Match.

Reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis added another two points to his 2025 tally whilst two tries and a try-assist saw Joe Burgess move up to four points overall in this season’s standings.

3 points: Kelepi Tanginoa

2 points: Mikey Lewis

1 point: Joe Burgess

Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves

Wakefield Trinity impressed this past weekend with a huge 40-10 victory over Betfred Challenge Cup finalists Warrington Wolves and it was halfback Mason Lino who pulled the strings for Trinity with two influential try assists.

Elsewhere, Jay Pitts made over 100 metres from 17 carries earning two Man of Steel points with Josh Griffin’s two-try performance also being rewarded.

3 points: Mason Lino

2 points: Jay Pitts

1 point: Josh Griffin

Highlights: Trinity topple Wembley finalists

Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils

The Tigers earned just their third victory of the Betfred Super League season and it was in large part to terrific try-scoring performances from Zac Cini and Tex Hoy. Cini earned maximum points clocking 146 metres and making 16 tackles whilst fullback Hoy earned two points after scoring a hat-trick.

Joe Westerman rounded out the Man of Steel point scoring with one point.

3 points: Zac Cini

2 points: Tex Hoy

1 point: Joe Westerman

Highlights: A third victory of the season for the Tigers!

Highlights: Another comfortable Robins win