Wigan Warriors talent Jack Farrimond on three-strong shortlist for Super League Young Player of the Year award
The shortlist for this year’s Super League Young Player of the Year award has been announced!
Wigan Warriors talent Jack Farrimond has been named on the three-strong shortlist for this year’s Super League Young Player of the Year award.
The 20-year-old halfback has been nominated alongside Harry Robertson of St Helens and Warrington Wolves halfback Ewan Irwin.
The three rising stars have enjoyed outstanding seasons for their respective clubs and will now compete for one of the competition’s most prestigious individual honours.
Farrimond has enjoyed his best season to date with the Wigan first-team, scoring 10 tries in 19 appearances, despite not featuring since the start of July due to a hamstring injury.
The Leigh-born playmaker impressed in the first half of the campaign, stepping up in the absence of Bevan French, who missed a chunk of the season with a hamstring injury.
Farrimond starred in Wigan’s Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR, claiming the Lance Todd Trophy following a Player of the Match performance at Wembley.
Meanwhile, Saints young gun Robertson has again been nominated for the award he won last year. The 20-year-old has scored eight tries in 29 appearances across all competitions this year and has impressed in a number of positions.
Warrington ace Irwin is the youngest of the trio at just 18 years old. He has enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough campaign with Sam Burgess’ side, scoring six tries and kicking 79 goals in 20 appearances across all competitions.
The Young Player of the Year award recognises the outstanding contribution of players aged 21 and under throughout the Super League season.
The winner will be announced at the Rugby League Awards Night in Manchester on Tuesday.