Connor retained the Rob Burrow player of the year trophy, becoming only the fourth man to achieve that feat in the summer era after Iestyn Harris, Jamie Peacock and Mikolaj Oledzki. He also topped the supporters’ vote and was the inaugural men’s Spirit of the Rhinos winner, which is the players’ player of the year.
Women’s player of the year, chosen by the coaching staff, was Ella Donnelly. That team’s first Spirit of the Rhinos award went to Connie Boyd. Veteran winger Ryan Hall’s touchdown in Las Vegas was voted try of the year.
Young player of the year went to Fergus McCormack, first team analyst John Fletcher was named ‘clubmate’ of the year, Millie Sadler is the women’s under-19s player of the year and player of the year for the men’s academy was won by Robin Smith.
Other players of the year were: physical disabilities, Chris Young; Learning Disabilities Super League, Andrew Forth; wheelchair, Cameron Hills. Presentations were made to departing players and staff. Here’s a round up of all the winners in pictures.
13. Leeds Rhinos player of the year awards
Rob Burrow CBE Leeds Rhinos player of the year award winner Jake Connor with Irene and Lindsey Burrow, along with coach Brad Arthur and award sponsors John and Gill Spencer from NIC FM Services Ltd. Photo: Leeds Rhinos/Tom Pearson