Players, rugby staff, directors and sponsors posed for official team pictures before players mingled with the media ahead of Rhinos’ Betfred Super League opener at home to Salford Red Devils on Friday, February 16 and YEP photographer Simon Hulme was present to capture all the action. Rhinos take on visitors Hull KR in James Donaldson’s testimonial match this weekend, which will be star recruit and former Man of Steel Brodie Croft’s first appearance for the club following his move from Salford Red Devils, but one player was missing from the team shot.
7. James McDonnell
Forward James McDonnell signs shirts at Leeds Rhinos' photocall and media day as 17-year-old prospect Fergus McCormack looks on. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Heart hero Elsie Payne
Five-year-old fan Elsie Payne and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) mascot Katie Bear were invited to join Leeds Rhinos' annual photocall. Elsie had open heart surgery as a baby and is now helping to raise funds for CHSF. Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Mickael Goudemand and Morgan Gannon
New signing Mickael Goudemand, third from left on the middle row, shares a laugh with Leeds Rhinos teammate Morgan Gannon at the 2024 photocall. Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Players and staff
Leeds Rhinos' players, rugby staff and people who work behind the scenes posed for a picture in AMT Headingley's main stand at the annual pre-season photocall. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Having a laugh
Leeds Rhinos' players and backroom staff enjoy a lighter moment at the annual photocall. Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Brodie Croft
Former Man of Steel Brodie Croft tries to keep warm at Leeds Rhinos' pre-season photocall, flanked by Rhyse Martin, left and Harry Newman. Photo: Simon Hulme