Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick win Dally M Medals
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.”
Jahrome Hughes won the 2024 Dally M medal. ©NRL ImagesBoth 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 62James Tedesco 61Daly Cherry-Evans 51Tom Trbojevic 46Scott Drinkwater 45Isaah Yeo 42Kalyn Ponga 40Dylan Edwards 34Ben Hunt 33Harry Grant 33
Any deductions due to suspension have already been appliedFinal Dally M Women’s Leaderboard
Olivia Kernick 22Abbi Church 20Lauren Brown 20Tamika Upton 19Julia Robinson 17Simaima Taufa 17Yasmin Clydsdale 17Alexis Tauaneai 16Tarryn Aiken 14Tiana Penitani 14
The full list of winners is:
NRL
Dally M Medal – Jahrome Hughes – Melbourne StormDally M Fullback of the Year – James Tedesco – Sydney RoostersDally M Winger of the Year – Zac Lomax – St George Illawarra DragonsDally M Winger of the Year – Brian To’o – Penrith PanthersDally M Centre of the Year - Stephen Crichton – Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsDally M Centre of the Year - Herbie Farnworth – DolphinsDally M Five-Eighth of the Year – Tom Dearden – North Queensland CowboysDally M Halfback of the Year – Jahrome Hughes – Melbourne StormDally M Prop of the Year - Joseph Tapine – Canberra RaidersDally M Prop of the Year - Addin Fonua-Blake - WarriorsDally M Hooker of the Year - Harry Grant – Melbourne StormDally M Second-Row of the Year - Angus Crichton – Sydney RoostersDally M Second-Row of the Year - Eliesa Katoa – Melbourne StormDally M Lock of the Year - Isaah Yeo – Penrith PanthersPeter Frilingos Headline Moment – Xavier Coates’ wonder tryProvan-Summons Medal – Tyrone Munro – South Sydney RabbitohsDally M Coach of the Year – Craig Bellamy – Melbourne StormDally M Rookie of the Year - Jack Bostock – DolphinsDally M Captain of the Year – Stephen Crichton – Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsDally M Try of the Year – Xavier Coates – Melbourne StormDally M Tackle of the Year – Tom Dearden – North Queensland CowboysKen Irvine Medal – Alofiana Khan-Pereira – Gold Coast TitansNRL Top Point Scorer – Valentine Holmes – North Queensland Cowboys
NRLW
Dally M Medal – Olivia Kernick – Sydney RoostersDally M Fullback of the Year – Abbi Church – Parramatta EelsDally M Winger of the Year – Julia Robinson – Brisbane BroncosDally M Winger of the Year – Stacey Waaka – Brisbane BroncosDally M Centre of the Year - Isabelle Kelly – Sydney RoostersDally M Centre of the Year – Tiana Penitani – Cronulla-Sutherland SharksDally M Five-Eighth of the Year – Zahara Temara – Canberra RaidersDally M Halfback of the Year – Lauren Brown – Gold Coast TitansDally M Prop of the Year - Shannon Mato – Gold Coast TitansDally M Prop of the Year - Millie Elliott – Sydney RoostersDally M Hooker of the Year – Keeley Davis – Sydney RoostersDally M Second-Row of the Year - Olivia Kernick – Sydney RoostersDally M Second-Row of the Year - Yasmin Clydsdale – Newcastle KnightsDally M Lock of the Year - Simaima Taufa – Canberra RaidersProvan-Summons Medal – Georgia Hale and Zahara Temara on behalf of the Gold Coast Titans and Canberra RaidersDally M Coach of the Year – Scott Prince – Brisbane BroncosDally M Rookie of the Year – Kasey Reh – St George Illawarra DragonsDally M Captain of the Year - Tiana Penitani – Cronulla-Sutherland SharksDally M Try of the Year – Zali Fay – Parramatta EelsDally M Tackle of the Year – Abigail Roache – Newcastle KnightsNRLW Top Try Scorer – Julia Robinson (Brisbane Broncos) and Sheridan Gallagher (Newcastle Knights)NRLW Top Point Scorer – Romy Teitzel – Brisbane Broncos
