The NRL officially has a new power couple, with Indie Bostock of the Dragons and Tevita Naufahu of the Dolphins stepping out together at the Dally M awards on Wednesday night. Bostock, who is the younger sister of Dolphins winger Jack, walked the red carpet with Naufahu on Wednesday night, where she received her award for NRLW try of the year.
The 18-year-old made her NRLW debut this year and scored the stunning try in her very first game. She had a wonderful year and looks to have a bright future ahead of her.
The biggest names in the NRL walked the red carpet at the Dally M awards. Image: Getty
Naufahu also made his NRL debut this season, and quietly became one of the most exciting rookies in the game. The winger scored six tries in seven games, which actually came about because Jack Bostock suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Indie also attended the Dolphins’ presentation night last month, where Naufahu won the club’s rookie of the year gong.
Indie Bostock and Tevita Naufahu have gone public with their relationship. Image: Getty
Bostock and Naufahu were among the big names to walk the red carpet in Sydney on Wednesday night. They joined Jess Sergis and Tommy Talau as players in relationships who attended together. Check out all the best looks below:
Jessica Sergis and Tommy Talau. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Sydney Roosters NRLW players. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Jessika Elliston of the Gold Coast Titans and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Ali Brigginshaw of the Brisbane Broncos and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Jai Arrow of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Robert Toia of the Sydney Roosters and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Addin Fonua-Blake of the Cronulla Sharks and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Kieran Foran of the Gold Coast Titans and wife Karina. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Jamal Fogarty and Josh Papalii of the Canberra Raiders. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons and daughter Willow. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Olivia Kernick of the Sydney Roosters. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Isabelle Kelly of the Sydney Roosters and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Payne Haas of the Brisbane Broncos and partner Leilani. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Kotoni Staggs of the Brisbane Broncos and partner Brittany. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Eliesa Katoa of the Melbourne Storm and partner Tuitofa. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Xavier Coates of the Melbourne Storm and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Josh Curran of the Canterbury Bulldogs and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Stephen Crichton of the Canterbury Bulldogs and partner. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Hudson Young and Tom Startling of the Canberra Raiders with partners Kelsea Peck and Chelea Balzan. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
James Tedesco and Tamika Upton win big at Dally M awards
James Tedesco and Tamika Upton were the big winners on the night, with Tedesco winning the Dally M, fullback and captain of the year awards. Broncos superstar Upton became the first two-time winner of the women’s Dally M, while also winning fullback of the women’s game.
Tedesco also claimed his second Dally M after a wonderful year with the Roosters. The fullback obliterated the field with 67 points – some 22 clear of the next closest in Nathan Cleary.
James Tedesco and Tamika Upton with their Dally M awards. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
It comes after critics wrote him off and thought his best was behind him when he was dumped as NSW and Kangaroos captain and fullback last year. “I’ve never really felt like my performances or seasons have dipped much,” Tedesco said.
“In 2023, there was a lot of external talk. I probably wasn’t at my highest performance. But my routine and my mentality doesn’t really change. I know I am getting older, but my body is feeling as good as ever. If I keep fresh every week and I am still enjoying the game, then who knows how long I can play for.
“People keep writing me off and thinking I am going to retire soon. But that drives me to try and be the best version of myself and keep improving. I still think my best footy can still be ahead of me.”
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Upton snared the women’s gong after teammate Julia Robinson was rested in the penultimate round, which cruelled her chances. “I was telling her she deserved it and she was telling me I did. We are best of friends and really good teammates,” Upton said.
“It’s an honour to get this award. A few of the girls had their best individual seasons, but it’s a privilege and just a credit to the teammates I have at the Broncos.”
DALLY M TEAM OF THE YEAR:
James Tedesco (capt), Mark Nawaqanitawase, Kotoni Staggs, Stephen Crichton, Xavier Coates, Ethan Strange, Nathan Cleary, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Payne Haas, Eliesa Katoa, Hudson Young, Erin Clark. Coach: Ricky Stuart
DALLY M NRLW TEAM OF THE YEAR:
Tamika Upton, Payton Takimoana, Isabelle Kelly (capt), Julia Robinson, Sheridan Gallagher, Gayle Broughton Jesse Southwell, Ellie Johnston, Emma Manzelmann, Jessika Elliston, Romy Teitzel, Yasmin Clydsdale, Olivia Kernick. Coach: John Strange
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