 He was known for a wide-legged running style that allowed him to change direction sharply and sometimes several times as he approached opposition defences.Hancock was named the 1989 Brisbane Broncos season's rookie of the year.In 1990 Hancock missed the one-off Test against France with a hamstring injury, but regained his spot on the wing for the test against New Zealand in Wellington where he scored a try in Australia's 24–6 win.