It is, in many ways, one of the more extraordinary journeys to the pinnacle of British rugby league.
For most Man of Steel winners, the career trajectory is fairly straightforward. Emerge as a talent in the Academy, make an instant impression at first-team level in Super League and eventually earn the sport's biggest individual accolade: the ManAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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