Predicted Dally M Team of the Year, leaderboard, contenders, voting, how to watch the Dally Ms
Fox Sports provides a breakdown of the 2026 Dally M Team of the Year contenders, focusing on the highly competitive fullback position. The article explains the voting process and highlights top performers like Kalyn Ponga and James Tedesco.
Why it matters
The Dally M awards are a significant cultural event in Australian rugby league, influencing player valuation and team prestige.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Three-way shootout for one spot; superstar’s contract statement: Predicted Dally M Team of Year Roosters ready to own GF stage | 03:01 Tom Sargeant from Fox Sports @tomsargeant97 September 30th, 2026 6:35 am This year’s Dally M Team of the Year is one of the most hotly contested fields the NRL has ever seen.
While there’s an obvious favourite to win the Dally M Medal, a host of positional awards are up for grabs with players gunning to be recognised as the best in their respective spot.
Judges vote on their best players in each position at “regular intervals throughout the season” with a final judgement coming after 27 rounds are played.
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