Leeds Rhinos forward Morgan Gannon has been named on the shortlist to be crowned Super League Young Player of the Year. Gannon has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Headingley, becoming a first-team regular under Richard Agar and Rohan Smith in 2022.
And his stellar form has now been recognised by the England Performance Unit, who have selected the three-man shortlist for the Young Player of the Year. Gannon is included alongside Hull Kingston Rovers half-back Mikey Lewis, and St Helens superstar Jack Welsby.
In surmising Gannon's superb season to date, the panel said: "Morgan cemented his place within the Leeds team despite only being 18 years old and is made more remarkable that he plays in the forwards.
