Just days out from the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final, Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has been crowned the 2024 Dally M Medallist.
In an incredible finish, Hughes won the Dally M Medal by a solitary point over Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco, with both players polling maximum votes in their respective Round 27 clashes.
While Tedesco fell just short of capturing his second Dally M Medal, fellow Rooster Olivia Kernick was crowned the Dally M Female Player of the Year.
Kernick, who like Hughes is just days away from a Grand Final performance, earned 22 points, shading Parramatta Eels' Abbi Church (20 points) and Gold Coast Titans' Lauren Brown (20 points) for the award honour in a glittering ceremony at the Winx Stand at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
"Season 2024 has been a year worthy of celebration," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.
"The year was full of exceptional performances and captivating storylines. Credit for this amazing success goes to the players, the coaches, the officials and most importantly the fans.
"Tonight we recognised the standout performances of the season and we remembered some amazing moments from the year. Congratulations to all the winners, celebrated for their outstanding contribution to their teams and communities."
Both NRL Grand Finalists had multiple players in the Dally M Team of the Year. Hughes took out Halfback of the Year honours, Harry Grant was crowned Hooker of the Year, whilst Eliesa Katoa was named Second-Rower of the Year. The Panthers had Brian To'o (Winger of the Year) and Isaah Yeo (Lock of the Year) in the Team of the Year.
Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy won Coach of the Year.
Bulldogs centre Stephen Crichton was rewarded for a season during which he led the revival of the Bulldogs with Dally M Captain of the Year, while Dolphins rookie Jack Bostock was crowned Rookie of the Year.
Storm winger Xavier Coates' incredible try in Round 2 against the Warriors won two awards - Dally M Try of the Year and Peter Frilingos Headline Moment.
Ahead of their clash with the Sharks in the Grand Final, Sydney Roosters players earned four positions in the NRLW Dally M Team of the Year - Isabelle Kelly (Centre of the Year), Millie Elliott (Prop of the Year), Keeley Davis (Hooker of the Year) and Olivia Kernick (Second-Rower of the Year).
The Sharks' Tiana Penitani won two awards - Dally M Centre of the Year and Dally M Captain of the Year.
Final Dally M Men's Leaderboard
Jahrome Hughes 62
James Tedesco 61
Daly Cherry-Evans 51
Tom Trbojevic 46
Scott Drinkwater 45
Isaah Yeo 42
Kalyn Ponga 40
Dylan Edwards 34
Ben Hunt 33
Harry Grant 33
- Any deductions due to suspension have already been applied
Final Dally M Women's Leaderboard
Olivia Kernick 22
Abbi Church 20
Lauren Brown 20
Tamika Upton 19
Julia Robinson 17
Simaima Taufa 17
Yasmin Clydsdale 17
Alexis Tauaneai 16
Tarryn Aiken 14
Tiana Penitani 14
The full list of winners is:
NRL
Dally M Medal - Jahrome Hughes - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Fullback of the Year - James Tedesco - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Winger of the Year - Zac Lomax - St George Illawarra Dragons
Dally M Winger of the Year - Brian To'o - Penrith Panthers
Dally M Centre of the Year - Stephen Crichton - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Dally M Centre of the Year - Herbie Farnworth - Dolphins
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Tom Dearden - North Queensland Cowboys
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Jahrome Hughes - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Prop of the Year - Joseph Tapine - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Prop of the Year - Addin Fonua-Blake - Warriors
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Harry Grant - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Angus Crichton - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Eliesa Katoa - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Lock of the Year - Isaah Yeo - Penrith Panthers
Peter Frilingos Headline Moment - Xavier Coates' wonder try
Provan-Summons Medal - Tyrone Munro - South Sydney Rabbitohs
Dally M Coach of the Year - Craig Bellamy - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Jack Bostock - Dolphins
Dally M Captain of the Year - Stephen Crichton - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Dally M Try of the Year - Xavier Coates - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Tom Dearden - North Queensland Cowboys
Ken Irvine Medal - Alofiana Khan-Pereira - Gold Coast Titans
NRL Top Point Scorer - Valentine Holmes - North Queensland Cowboys
NRLW
Dally M Medal - Olivia Kernick - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Fullback of the Year - Abbi Church - Parramatta Eels
Dally M Winger of the Year - Julia Robinson - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Winger of the Year - Stacey Waaka - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Centre of the Year - Isabelle Kelly - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Centre of the Year - Tiana Penitani - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Zahara Temara - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Lauren Brown - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Prop of the Year - Shannon Mato - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Prop of the Year - Millie Elliott - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Keeley Davis - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Olivia Kernick - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Yasmin Clydsdale - Newcastle Knights
Dally M Lock of the Year - Simaima Taufa - Canberra Raiders
Provan-Summons Medal - Georgia Hale and Zahara Temara on behalf of the Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders
Dally M Coach of the Year - Scott Prince - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Kasey Reh - St George Illawarra Dragons
Dally M Captain of the Year - Tiana Penitani - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Try of the Year - Zali Fay - Parramatta Eels
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Abigail Roache - Newcastle Knights
NRLW Top Try Scorer - Julia Robinson (Brisbane Broncos) and Sheridan Gallagher (Newcastle Knights)
NRLW Top Point Scorer - Romy Teitzel - Brisbane Broncos
