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Castleford Tigers’ signing Tyrell Sloan tipped to win Super League Man of Steel as Bevan French comparison made

Tyrell Sloan is one of the high-profile NRL recruits made by Castleford Tigers for the 2027 season, and one of his incoming teammates has tipped the speedster to be crowned Super League Man of Steel. The 24-year-old fullback is set…

By Sam Cook · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:29 AM

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Damien Cook backed new Castleford Tigers teammate Tyrell Sloan as a strong contender to win Super League's Man of Steel.
Cook compared Sloan's game-changing speed to Wigan Warriors standouts Bevan French and Jai Field.
Tyrell Sloan and Matty Feagai are joining Castleford Tigers from the St George Illawarra Dragons alongside Cook for 2027.

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Incoming Castleford Tigers recruit Damien Cook has backed fellow new signing Tyrell Sloan to thrive in Super League, suggesting the 24-year-old fullback has a strong chance to win the Man of Steel award. Sloan is joining Castleford from NRL side St George Illawarra Dragons for the 2027 season alongside Cook and Matty Feagai.

Cook compared Sloan's elite speed to Wigan Warriors stars Bevan French and Jai Field, emphasizing that the move to England provides the fullback with the platform and respect he deserves. Cook also noted that Sloan could either return to the NRL after building confidence or extend his stay in Super League long term.

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