Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes has been named the Dally M Player of the Year for 2024.
Hughes has had an amazing season. He has led the Storm to a grand final, where they will face a Penrith Panthers side looking to win their fourth grand final.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe race for the NRL’s best player came down to the wire, with Hughes (62 points) beating Sydney Roosters Fullback and captain James Tedesco (61 points).
In a show of respect to the Storm halfback, the first Kiwi player to win the prestigious award, Joseph Tapine, Will Warbrick and Eliesa Katoa all performed the Haka for their New Zealand teammate.
Hughes was also named halfback on the team of the year. Here is the full team:
Fullback – James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
Wingers – Zach Lomax (St George Illawarra Dragons) and Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers)
Centres – Stephen Crichton (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs) and Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)
Five-Eighth – Tom Dearden (North Queensland Cowboys)
Halfback – Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)
Hooker – Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm)
Props – Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders) and Addin Fonua-Blake (New Zealand Warriors)
Second Rowers – Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters) and Eliesa Katoa (Melbourne Storm)
Lock – Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers)