TRENT Hodkinson, take a bow.

The Newcastle Knights playmaker may not have had the greatest season, having been dropped from first grade for a large part of the year, but he has easily won the feel-good story of 2017.

On Wednesday night, Hodkinson escorted Hannah Rye, a massive Knights fan, to her school formal.

Her school, Kurri Kurri High, brought the formal forward from the end of the year to the middle of July because Hannah, 15, has terminal Ewing sarcoma — a cancer found in the bones or soft tissue.

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Hannah and Trent Hodkinson attend her formal. Source: Supplied

The NRL star rode in the back seat with Hannah on the way to the formal, held her hand as she walked in and even cut a cake at the event in front of everyone else in her year.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Hannah’s mother, Racheal Rye, described Hodkinson as a “knight in shining armour”.

“It was like Cinderella and her knight in shining armour,” Mrs Rye said.

“It was absolutely a magical moment when Trent turned up with a big bunch of flowers at our house. A perfect night.

“No girl could have asked for a better date. He was a perfect gentleman. He stayed for as long as she needed and helped cut the cake.”

Scandal is never too far from rugby league, so it’s worth noting the great things the code does.

As we say, Trent, take a bow.

TRENT HODKINSON! Took a terminally ill girl to her formal tonight ⭐️😍❤️💙 #NRL pic.twitter.com/Vcp37afhct — Nothing But Knights (@NothingButNK) July 19, 2017

And we are still crying over here. God bless you Hannah! Well done Kurri Kurri High School for bringing the formal forward. pic.twitter.com/wNCK5a62V9 — Nothing But Knights (@NothingButNK) July 19, 2017

Hannah looks so beautiful yet as pointed out is in so much pain. Life can be so cruel but moments like these inspire. Rugby League ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jGCTA4SOFG — Nothing But Knights (@NothingButNK) July 19, 2017