It's hard to go past Papalii and what he has done to help the Raiders become a premiership heavyweight in 2019. Smith's shadow will always loom large over everybody else until he retires, but that doesn't mean he had a better season than either Hodgson or Cook. James Tedesco (Roosters) https://flex.nrl.ooflex.net/keyframedownloadcontroller?id=301806?center=0.5%2C0.5&preset=video-player-768x432" media="(max-width: 48rem)" />https://flex.nrl.ooflex.net/keyframedownloadcontroller?id=301806?center=0.5%2C0.5&preset=video-player-808x454" media="(max-width: 50.5rem)" />, "Storm should win. Watch the 2019 Dally M Awards LIVE and exclusive on Fox League on from 8.30pm on Wednesday night, following NRL 360. … Dally M Award Winner: Payne Haas (Broncos) Nominees: Bronson Xerri (Sharks) Maika Sivo (Eels) Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm) Briton Nikora (Sharks) Captain of the Year. Anyway all he did was score 22 frigging tries in 25 games Edric Lee scored 6 in 14. McInnes was the Dragons' best player in 2019, while Farah's last hurrah in the NRL was a fitting finale for a champion player. Reigning lock of the Year Taumalolo is facing stiff competition from NSW Origin debutants Murray and Finucane, Manly workhorse Trbojevic and retiring Sharks legend Gallen. Retiring Cronk rules out NRL coaching gig, Manikato Stakes Tips, Field Preview and Selections – 2020, Fury over Buckhurst’s 2020 Cox Plate relegation, Melody Belle heading to Melbourne for the Mackinnon Stakes, NRL ready for wacky rules, burst footballs, Cox Plate Tips, Field Preview and Selections – 2020, Geelong Cup Tips, Field Preview and Selections – 2020, Lee rises from ‘rock bottom’ to NRL finale, Russian Camelot ready to go in 2020 Cox Plate. Tigers recruit Matterson is the lone Australian nominee in this category with Englishmen Bateman and Burgess alongside Kiwis Bromwich and Ma'u. Instead his teammate Blake Ferguson made the list along with the Sydney Roosters' Daniel Tupou, Melbourne's Josh Addo-Carr, the Warriors' Ken Maumalo and surprise candidate Edrick Lee of Newcastle. Peter Sterling says the kicking game from Nathan Cleary and Cameron Smith could decide who wins, 'He knows he's only got 80-minutes of football left': Queensland legends urge Cooper Cronk to bow out with zero regrets, Retiring Rooster Cooper Cronk rules out NRL coaching gig, NRL grand final winners to be presented with gold and diamond ring, Peter Sterling on why the kicking game will be so important in the grand final. Picture: Getty +38 Ali Briggenshaw, right, and her partner Kate Daly. James Tedesco (Roosters) Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Raiders) Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors) Clint Gutherson (Eels) Jahrome Hughes (Storm) There's a good chance the 2019 Dally M Medal winner will come from this list, with Tedesco and 2018 winner Tuivasa-Sheck among the favourites. Sharks prop Hamlin-Uele, Melbourne hooker/middle forward Brandon Smith, Cowboys front-rower Molo, Manly rake Fainu and Panthers big man Campbell-Gillard all proved you didn't need a starting spot to make a big impact in 2019. This is a great result from the club, and a great endorsement of where they are heading. Lets hope they can step it up a bit next year. Taumalolo and Gallen have both taken out this award three times. Tedesco is tipped to claim his maiden Dally M Medal on Wednesday night before the Roosters aim to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brisbane in 1992-93 when they line up against the Raiders in Sunday's decider. The award has existed since 1979, but has only been adopted as the official award for the Player of the Year in the NRL since 1998. Another category that is very hard to pick. The NRL has revealed the nominees for the 2019 Dally M awards. Get your 14 day free trial and start streaming instantly >, PLAY FOR FREE: Regretful Wighton desperate to repay Raiders after 2018 horrorshow, NRL GF TEAMS: Raiders take Leilua gamble, Roosters’ Friend plans a mystery, AGAIN? Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The NRL has revealed the nominees for the 2019 Dally M awards. Hopoate is a definite dark horse after a consistent season with the Bulldogs, while Marsters and Kelly put together solid campaigns. Report an Issue  |  It will keep him hungry for next year. coach of the year nominees?? One of the biggest shock omissions was leading try scorer and Eels cult hero Maika Sivo from the Winger of the Year nominees. Dally M Awards red carpet. Powered by. Nikora has been a class act all season in the Sharks' second row, earning a debut in round one, while Haas has been a revelation for Brisbane as an all-action prop who can play the full 80 minutes. Yet the Eels X-factor didn't get a nod when the category nominees were confirmed by the NRL ahead of the Dally M Medal night, surprisingly failing to feature as a Winger of the Year finalist. Reynolds and Townsend both ran hot and cold at times, leaving Moses as the favourite for Halfback of the Year after answering his critics and steering Parra to a top six finish. Croker Campbell-Gillard won this award in 2017. Daly Cherry-Evans and Vessa Rockliff. Sivo's a cert for rookie of the year but he should have been winger of the year too. Cronk is literally a league above them 5 halfbacks but he didn’t make the cut haha, Tedesco James Tedesco is in contention for Dally M fullback and player of the year. Sivo scores 22 tries in 25 games yet he doesn’t make the final nominees for winger of the year. Wighton So who is on the panel that decides the nominees?? Picture: Jonathan Ng Mitchell Pearce and Kristin Scott. Bateman Gal Lol what’s lee doing there he only played half the season - hilarious. Haas Tigers recruit Matterson is the lone Australian nominee in this category with Englishmen Bateman and Burgess alongside Kiwis Bromwich and Ma'u. 2019 Dally M award nominees Fullback of the Year nominees. Sivo was definitely the best winger and having Edrick Lee in there is a joke. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Canberra Raiders), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (New Zealand Warriors), Paul Vaughan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cameron McInnes (St George Illawarra Dragons). The Dally M Awards are the official annual player awards for the National Rugby League competition. But if they have an off day, then Panthers should win. Xerri Tedesco's Tri-Colours teammate Cooper Cronk failed to get a mention in the Halfback of the Year nominees in his last season with the NRL instead opting for South Sydney's Adam Reynolds, Cronulla's Chad Townsend, Manly's Cherry-Evans, Parramatta's Mitchell Moses and Newcastle's Mitchell Pearce. And while James Tedesco might be the hot favourite for the prestigious Dally M Medal, if he doesn't win there's a good chance Hodgson will. Get your 14 day free trial and start streaming instantly, Regretful Wighton desperate to repay Raiders after 2018 horrorshow, Raiders take Leilua gamble, Roosters’ Friend plans a mystery, Left out of Roosters’ GF glory, this unlucky Chook is set to miss out again, Raiders skipper misses training with virus, Fatty’s Footy Show axing sparked awkward Joey, Molan rift, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Plenty of worthy candidates among Dally M contenders Author NRL.com Timestamp Tue 1 Oct 2019, 07:01 PM Share on social media Share via Facebook Share via Twiiter Share via Whats-app Share via Reddit Share via Email The NRL has released the list of players in line for Dally M honours, with several worthy candidates in contention at every position. Embarrassing really!! Munster and Walker were on another planet in the first half of the season, while Keary left his mark on the second half of the season. DALLY M MEDAL. Here are the players in contention for Dally M honours for 2019. Nothing less than this is acceptable for the 2020 season. Leading try scorer, and that's what you want wingers to do. Former fullback Wighton was nothing short of outstanding all year and 34-year-old Marshall proved he's anything but washed up. Taumalolo and Gallen have both taken out this award three times. Xerri, Sivo and Papenhuyzen have been attacking weapons for Cronulla, Parramatta and Melbourne, with Sivo the NRL's leading try-scorer and Papenhuyzen forcing his way into the Storm's starting side for their finals run. Smith's shadow will always loom large over everybody else until he retires, but that doesn't mean he had a better season than either Hodgson or Cook. By round 25, they must win at least 17 games and are entrenched in the top 4, otherwise get rid of Brad Arthur as our coach. Here is the full list of nominees for the 2019 Dally M awards: Five deserving candidates here, with Arthur and Hasler taking their clubs from the foot of the ladder in 2018 into the top six this season, Bellamy taking a young Storm side to their third minor premiership in the past four years, and Stuart and Robinson taking their clubs all the way to the grand final. Klemmer was reliable in his first year with the Knights, Taukeiaho quietly and efficiently went about his business, while Vaughan was steady. Leading try scorer Maika Sivo is a glaring omission after the NRL unveiled the nominees for their award categories ahead of Wednesday night's Dally M Medal ceremony in Sydney. Cherry-Evans was excellent for Manly but missed games, while Pearce was red-hot earlier in the season before cooling off late. Stream instantly! Picture: Getty +38 Ali Briggenshaw, right, and her partner Kate Daly. Smith (four times) and Croker are previous winners of this award, with Smith leading the Storm to yet another minor premiership, while co-captains Croker and Hodgson helped guide the Raiders to their first grand final since 1994. Just a shit of a year but i have had the three. Dally M Awards red carpet. Sharks prop Hamlin-Uele, Melbourne hooker/middle forward Brandon Smith, Cowboys front-rower Molo, Manly rake Fainu and Panthers big man Campbell-Gillard all proved you didn't need a starting spot to make a big impact in 2019. More Dally M Award news and Rugby League Awards at News.com.au Sign me up Signed Up View more Newsletters. 2019 Dally M award nominees Fullback of the Year nominees. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! 2019 Dally M award nominees. Unlike Cronk, retiring Wests Tigers No.9 Robbie Farah did get a nod before he bowed out after being nominated for Hooker of the Year but Canberra's Hodgson may be hard to beat. Rooster star’s long-term future in question as pay cut looms. There's a good chance the 2019 Dally M Medal winner will come from this list, with Tedesco and 2018 winner Tuivasa-Sheck among the favourites. The 2019 Dally M Medal is awarded on 2 October. Yeah I was surprised by Mahoney's omission. How does that work? Finder has the full list of nominees and guide on how to watch on TV or live stream online. Nicoll-Klokstad had a terrific season for the Raiders, Gutherson was a rock for the vastly improved Eels, while Hughes is probably a long shot, especially after being moved to halfback late in the season.