Wigan Warriors forward Morgan Smithies has become this season's Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year, beating off the challenge of five other candidates - Alex Walker of London Broncos, Ratu Naulago of Hull FC, Jack Welsby of St Helens, Joey Lussick of Salford Red Devils and Harry Newman of Leeds Rhinos - who were shortlisted in last week's League Morgan Smithies named Rookie of the Year
Wigan Warriors forward Morgan Smithies has become this season's Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year, beating off the challenge of five other candidates - Alex Walker of London Broncos, Ratu Naulago of Hull FC, Jack Welsby of St Helens, Joey Lussick of Salford Red Devils and Harry Newman of Leeds Rhinos - who were shortlisted in last week's League