'Puts his body on the line': Leeds Rhinos boss Rohan Smith pays tribute to milestone man Ash Handley

Leeds Rhinos’ longest-serving player could achieve two major milestones in Friday’s homegame against Hull KR.
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It will be Ash Handley’s 200th career appearance and he is one try away from a century in Betfred Super League.

Handley made his Rhinos debut in August, 2014 and has played 185 times for his home city club as well as 11 games on dual-registration at Featherstone Rovers, twice for England and once with England Knights.

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Ash Handley scored his 99th Super League try during Rhinos' win at Salford last Sunday. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.Ash Handley scored his 99th Super League try during Rhinos' win at Salford last Sunday. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.
Ash Handley scored his 99th Super League try during Rhinos' win at Salford last Sunday. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.
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Paying tribute to the 27-year-old winger, Rhinos coach Rohan Smith said: “In my time here, Ash has been a competitor.

“He puts his body on the line. “He is a quality finisher, but he rolls up his sleeves and starts sets out of the corner with the same vigour he tries to score his tries.

“He is a good player and a good person around the group. He is team-oriented, he certainly plays for the badge on the front of his shirt more than the name on the back.”