Brodie Croft beat St Helens’ Jack Welsby and Wigan Warriors’ Jai Field to be crowned Man of Steel in his first season with the Red Devils; he becomes only the second Salford player to win the award, following in the footsteps of Jackson Hastings
Last update: 20/09/22 23:26
Salford’s Brodie Croft wins Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel Award for 2022
Salford Red Devils’ mercurial half-back Brodie Croft has been named Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel 2022.
Croft beat St Helens’ Jack Welsby and Wigan Warriors’ Jai Field to be crowned Man of Steel in his first season with the Red Devils.
Croft also becomes the second Salford player to win the award, following in the footsteps of Jackson Hastings who lifted the trophy in 2019.
It’s been a two-half season for the Red Devils in 2022 and it was this dramatic second-half turnaround in form that saw Croft climb up the weekly rankings. Croft picked up points in six of Salford’s last nine games to top the table at the end of the regular season.
Croft only missed one regular season game in round 27 and in his appearances he contributed 25 assists and seven tries to Salford’s campaign.
However, his involvement went further than just scoring, he was also in the top 10 for runs (433), yards (2,761) and clean breaks (30).
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Take a look at one of Croft’s sensational solo tries for Salford Red Devils
Croft was presented with his award by two-time Man of Steel and former team-mate and friend of Steve Prescott, Paul Sculthorpe MBE at the Betfred Super League Awards in Leeds.
Sculthorpe said of Croft: “Being a two-time Man of Steel, I know firsthand what it means for a player to receive this recognition.
“Brodie has shown all season what an exceptional talent he is. His creative flair, leadership and tenacity have been a huge asset to Paul Rowley’s rejuvenated Salford Red Devils side.
“It’s no shock that the run Salford have put on at the end of the season has been mirrored by an outstanding run of performances from Brodie. Highlighted by the 25 assists he has provided this season.”
Winners of the Betfred Super League Awards 2022:
Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel – Brodie Croft (Salford Red Devils)
Top tackle – Danny Houghton (Hull FC)
Top try scorer – Bevan French (Wigan Warriors)
Loch Lomond Spirit of Super League Award – Peter Mata’utia
Young Player of the Year – Jack Welsby (St Helens)
Coach of the Year – Matt Peet (Wigan Warriors)
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