On Wednesday night, the game’s best player for 2026 will be crowned when the NRL celebrates at the Dally M Awards.
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The NRL and NRLW worlds will come together on Wednesday, September 30, to find out who will win the men’s and women’s main prizes.
Roosters fullback James Tedesco took out the men’s award last year while Broncos star Tamika Upton won the women’s award.
WHERE TO WATCH
The 2026 Dally M Awards will take place on Wednesday, September 30 in Sydney.
The awards ceremony starts at 6pm AEST and the Dally M Medallist should be announced just after 9:30pm.
Rugby league fans will be able to catch all the action from the sport’s night of nights LIVE on Fox League and Kayo Sports.
HOW DOES THE VOTING FORMAT WORK?
Before the 2023 season the NRL made several changes to the Dally M voting process, with two independent judges handing out six points each on a 3-2-1 basis.
It means players can receive a maximum of six votes per game.
MEN’S DALLY M LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND 12
Nathan Cleary (Panthers) – 38
Jackson Ford (Warriors) – 35
Dylan Edwards (Panthers) – 32
Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys) – 29
James Tedesco (Roosters) – 27
Braydon Trindall (Sharks) – 23
Haumole Olakau’atu (Sea Eagles) – 22
Adam Doueihi (Tigers) – 20
Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs) – 20
WOMEN’S DALLY M LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND 4
Tamika Upton (Broncos) – 12
Sheridan Gallagher (Raiders) – 11
Tarryn Aiken (Roosters) – 11
Jesse Southwell (Broncos) – 10
Teagan Levi (Titans) – 9
Andie Robinson (Bulldogs) – 8
Jaime Chapman (Titans) – 8
Zahara Temara (Raiders) – 8
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TEAM OF THE YEAR
Judges will also vote for their best player in each position throughout the season, determining who is named.
If a player comes in the top three of the overall Dally M leaderboard, they automatically earn selection in their respective position.
Players who are suspended for two or more games are ineligible for a Dally M nomination.
DALLY M TEAM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
Unlike previous years, the NRL has not released nominees for each position before Wednesday’s event.
For a detailed breakdown of each position and our predicted Dally M Team of the Year, check back on Wednesday.
OTHER DALLY M AWARDS
Top Tryscorer
Thomas Jenkins (Panthers) and Alex Johnston (Rabbitohs) 30
Top Pointscorer
Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins – 310)
Provan-Summons Medal (nominees)
Rookie of the Year (nominees)
Coach of the Year (nominees)
MEN’S DALLY M WINNERS
2025 James Tedesco
2024 Jahrome Hughes
2023 Kalyn Ponga
2022 Nicho Hynes
2021 Tom Trbojevic
2020 Jack Wighton
2019 James Tedesco
2018 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2017 Cameron Smith
2016 Cooper Cronk and Jason Taumalolo
2015 Johnathan Thurston
2014 Jarryd Hayne and Johnathan Thurston
2013 Cooper Cronk
2012 Ben Barba
2011 Billy Slater
2010 Todd Carney
2009 Jarryd Hayne
2008 Matt Orford
2007 Johnathan Thurston
2006 Cameron Smith
2005 Johnathan Thurston
2004 Danny Buderus
2003 Not Awarded
2002 Andrew Johns
2001 Preston Campbell
2000 Trent Barrett
1999 Andrew Johns
1998 Andrew Johns
1997 Not Awarded
1996 Allan Langer
1995 Laurie Daley
1994 Cliff Lyons
1993 Ricky Stuart
1992 Gary Freeman
1991 Michael Potter
1990 Cliff Lyons
1989 Gavin Miller
1988 Gavin Miller
1987 Peter Sterling
1986 Peter Sterling
1985 Greg Alexander
1984 Michael Potter
1983 Terry Lamb
1982 Ray Price
1981 Steve Rogers
1980 Robert Laurie
1979 Steve Morris
WOMEN’S DALLY M WINNERS
2025 Tamika Upton
2024 Olivia Kernick
2023 Tamika Upton
2022 Raecene McGregor
2021 Emma Tonegato and Millie Boyle
2020 Ali Brigginshaw
2019 Jessica Sergis
2018 Brittany Breayley-Nati
2017 Simaima Taufua
2016 Kezie Apps
2015 Jenii Sue Hopper