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Super League awards: the complete review of the 2017 season | Aaron Bower

It was a season to remember for Leeds and for Castleford’s Luke Gale, while Wakefield bucked the big-spending trend and Toronto Wolfpack showed a glimpse of the futureHad these awards been published a fortnight ago, it could have been so easy to go for Zak Hardaker. The 25-year-old had looked throughout 2017 like a player – and, more important, a person – who had finally rid himself of the off-field indiscretions that plagued the early years of his career. We may now not see him on a rugby field again for some time. That, however, should not overshadow the outstanding form of our first winner: Hardaker’s Castleford team-mate Luke Gale. Related: Stevie Ward plays full part as Leeds equal record...

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Declan Patton keen to help Warrington back to another ‘real high’

Half-back has been part of Wolves’ three-game unbeaten run and says recent upturn in form must continue against HuddersfieldIt has been quite the few months for Declan Patton. At the age of 21, the Warrington half-back has already fulfilled a number of childhood dreams, helping his hometown club win the League Leader’s Shield as well as appearing – and scoring – in a Super League Grand Final last October.Yet, and perhaps in line with Warrington’s season itself, Patton’s 2017 has been something of a reality check. The mysterious departure of Chris Sandow at the end of last season looked to be Patton’s golden opportunity to earn a regular spot in the team but the signing of Kevin Brown as the...

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