James Tedesco has won his second Dally M Medal, finishing with 67 points. He was named captain and fullback of the Dally M side on Wednesday.
What happened?
Tedesco claimed the NRL’s highest individual honour for the first time since 2019. He polled 67 points to put him well ahead of Nathan Cleary, who finished with 45 points.
Why it matters for James Tedesco
The win comes after Tedesco withdrew from the Kangaroos squad for the Ashes to be best man at his brother’s wedding. He showed why he earned a Kangaroos recall this year in leading a Roosters outfit that lost close to 1000 games of NRL experience last summer.
What comes next?
Tedesco’s haul is the biggest since Johnathan Thurston’s win in 2015. The Roosters No.1 was also named captain and fullback of the Dally M side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase named on the wing and awarded try of the year.
The Dally M team of the year includes James Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Kotoni Staggs, Stephen Crichton, Xavier Coates, Ethan Strange, Nathan Cleary, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Payne Haas, Eliesa Katoa, Hudson Young, and Erin Clark. Ricky Stuart was named coach of the year.
Tedesco’s win is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. He finished 22 points clear of his nearest rival, Nathan Cleary. The Dally M leaderboard shows Tedesco with 67 points, followed by Cleary with 45 points, and Isaiya Katoa and Payne Haas with 44 points each.
The Roosters centre Robert Toia was crowned rookie of the year. He made a brilliant State of Origin debut for Queensland. The night belonged to Tedesco, who showed why he is one of the best players in the NRL.
The Dally M Medal is the highest individual honour in the NRL. Tedesco’s win is a significant achievement, and he will look to continue his good form in the upcoming season. The Roosters will be looking to build on their success, and Tedesco will be a key player in their team.
Tedesco’s performance this season has been impressive, and he has shown why he is one of the best fullbacks in the NRL. He has a strong work ethic and is dedicated to his training. The Roosters will be looking to him to lead their team to success in the upcoming season.
The Dally M team of the year is a selection of the best players in the NRL. Tedesco’s inclusion in the team is a recognition of his hard work and dedication to the sport. He will be looking to continue his good form and help the Roosters achieve success in the upcoming season.
The NRL season has been exciting, with many talented players showing their skills. Tedesco’s win is a highlight of the season, and he will be looking to continue his good form in the upcoming season. The Roosters will be looking to build on their success, and Tedesco will be a key player in their team.