SAINTS have two nominees on the three-man shortlist for the 2018 Steve Prescott man of Steel.

Full back Ben Barba and hooker James Roby are joined by Wigan's John Bateman on the list.

Chosen by a poll of every Betfred Super League player, the award is presented to the individual deemed by his peers to have had the biggest impact in the Betfred Super League this season.

The most prestigious individual honour in Rugby League was renamed the Steve Prescott Man of Steel in 2014, in memory of the sport’s hugely respected player, former St Helens, Hull FC, Wakefield player Steve Prescott MBE.

The award will be presented at the event hosted in Manchester on Monday, October 8. The evening will also feature several other awards, including; Coach of the Year, Club of the Year, Foundation of the Year and Young Player of the Year.

Barba, who joined Saints in May 2017 has lit up Betfred Super League this year.

Currently top try scorer in the competition, Barba has been an integral part of the club's march to the League Leaders’ Shield and securing a semi-final spot.

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He is joined by Saints skipper and 2007 Man of Steel, Roby.

The 32-year-old number nine was made Captain of the club ahead of the 2018 season and has been pivotal to their success on field this year, leading the team in their pursuit of a place in the Grand Final.

Arguably still the best hooker in the competition, Roby also retained his place in the England squad to take part in the historic test match victory against New Zealand in Denver, Colorado.

Wigan Warriors’ second row Bateman completes the three-man shortlist for 2018.

Saints also have Matty Lees on the shortlist for the 2018 Betfred Super League Young Player of the Year.

He is joined by Castleford Tigers half-back Jacob Trueman and Leeds Rhinos full-back Jack Walker.

Players must be under 21 years of age at the start of the season to be considered for the Young Player of the Year award.