Jahrome Hughes Wins Dally M Medal

Jahrome Hughes of the Melbourne Storm was awarded the 2024 Dally M Medal after narrowly defeating James Tedesco of the Sydney Roosters by just one point, following an impressive season where he scored 12 tries and provided 26 assists. Hughes expressed his disbelief and gratitude during his emotional acceptance speech, stating it felt 'surreal' to win the prestigious award. The ceremony featured a heartfelt moment when teammates performed an impromptu Haka in his honor, leaving Hughes visibly moved. Meanwhile, Olivia Kernick won the NRLW Dally M Medal, with other notable awards going to Jack Bostock and Kasey Reh as rookies of the year, and Craig Bellamy and Scott Prince as coaches of the year. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, some fans criticized the event's production on social media, calling it disjointed and lacking compared to the AFL's Brownlow Medal ceremony. Hughes aims to lead the Storm to their first premiership in four years during the upcoming Grand Final against Penrith.