'Powerful mark of respect': Dally M winner moved to tears by ...
Storm star Jahrome Hughes was visibly moved after being treated to an impromptu and spine-tingling Haka after taking out the 2024 Dally M Medal as the game’s best player.
Host Yvonne Sampson was wrapping up a memorable night, before some of Hughes’ teammates had other ideas as they rushed to the front of the stage for their mate on his big night.
“Congratulations to Jahrome Hughes from the Melbourne Storm and Olivia Kernick form the Sydney Roosters, your 2024 Dally M Medal winners,” Yvonne Sampson said.
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Dally M win leaves Hughes "speechless" | 06:17
“We will get you into the centre of the stage for our final shot and that concludes our 2024 Dally M Medal...”
Sampson was interrupted by Storm teammates Will Warbrick and Eliesa Katoa, and Kiwis teammate and Raiders star Joe Tapine, starting an impromptu and rousing Haka in front of the stage.
Hughes looked visibly moved as his Grand Final teammates and New Zealand countrymen honoured him with the traditional Maori war dance.
The Haka sent chills through the packed Winx Room at Randwick Racecourse as Hughes and NRLW Dally M Medal winner Olivia Kernick were honoured with their peers in the Dally M Teams of the Year.
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Jahrome Hughes was honoured with an impromptu haka after winning the Dally M Medal.Source: FOX SPORTSHughes was seen in a touching embrace with the trio, after the touching Haka ceremony concluded an epic night of celebrations to honour the best in the greatest game of all.
“A powerful mark of respect and what it means in this great game of ours in the NRL,” Sampson concluded.
“Ladies and gentlemen once again please congratulate our Dally M Medallists for 2024 and of course all of our winners right throughout what has been such an exceptional evening.
“Goodnight to you all and of course enjoy our Grand Final on Sunday.”
