Bateman joint favourite to be Man of Steel

Wigan back-rower John Bateman has been named as joint-favourite to win the 2017 Super League Man of Steel by bookmakers Betfred.

The Warriors man is priced at 16/1, along with Warrington duo Chris Hill and Daryl Clark, and his club mate George Williams.

Wire’s new halfback Kevin Brown also appears near the top of the list, at 20/1, along with Castleford full back Zak Hardaker, Warrington’s Kurt Gidley and his Tigers teammate Luke Gale.

Last season’s winner, Hull FC hooker Danny Houghton, is priced at 25/1, along with Saints fullback Jonny Lomax, his team mate Marc Sneyd, the injured Matty Smith, and Wigan returnee Thomas Leuluai.

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Betfred Man of Steel Odds

John Bateman 16/1
Chris Hill   16/1
Daryl Clark   16/1
George Williams    16/1
Kevin Brown   20/1
Zak Hardaker    20/1
Kurt Gidley   20/1
Luke Gale    20/1
Dany Houghton   25/1
Jonny Lomax   25/1
Marc Sneyd   25/1
Matty Smith   25/1
Thomas Leuluai   25/1
James Roby    25/1
Albert Kelly    28/1