Dally M Medal.
What is the Dally M Medal?
The Dally M Medal is one of the most prestigious awards in Australian rugby league, given annually to the best and fairest player in the National Rugby League (NRL) season. Named after rugby league legend Herbert Henry "Dally" Messenger, the award is determined by votes from selected experts, who assess players' performances on a round-by-round basis. The player with the most points at the end of the regular season is crowned the Dally M Medalist during Grand Final Week (typically the Wednesday night) in early October. Highly significant within the sport, this accolade recognises individual excellence and is a highlight of the NRL calendar, often serving as a predictor for future stardom.
The Dally M Medal is not only a prestigious accolade in Australian rugby league but also a key focus for punters looking to place bets on standout players. Throughout the NRL season, punters closely follow players with consistent performances and high point tallies in the Dally M voting to gauge potential winners. Since votes are awarded on a game-by-game basis, players who regularly dominate matches attract significant betting attention. The award provides valuable insight for those looking to make informed bets, as the Dally M Medalist often emerges from the elite performers of the season, making it a focal point for rugby league betting markets.
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Recent Results
The Dally M Medal award has held fans in anticipation each year, and results in a very deserving player. Here are some of the recent recipients:
2025 - James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
2024 - Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)
2023 - Kalyn Ponga (Newcastle Knights)
2022 - Nicho Hynes (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
2021 - Tom Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
2020 - Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)
2019 - James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
2018 - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (New Zealand Warriors)
2017 - Cameron Smith (Melbourne Storm)
2016 - Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm) and Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)
2015 - Jonathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys)
2014 - Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta Eels) and Jonathan Thurston (North Queensland Cowboys)
2013 - Cooper Cronk (Melbourne Storm)
2012 - Ben Barba (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
2011 - Bill Slater (Melbourne Storm)
2010 - Todd Carney (Sydney Roosters)
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