WATCH: Tigers punish a bad defensive read from the Foxx to run away for the game's opening try
The Bulldogs winger ran in and left a huge space on his wing for Charlie Staines to score.
We’re getting down to the business end of the NRL season and, while there are plenty of finals calculations and team honours to ponder, it’s time to pay some attention to the game’s most prestigious individual honour.
The Dally M medal.
Some clear favourites have emerged, with Sydney’s James Tedesco and Melbourne’s Cameron Munster seemingly in a dogfight at the top to take home the award.
So, who’s the most likely? Are there any other smokeys we need to watch out for?
We were joined on The Roar’s very own Game of Codes podcast by NRL expert AJ Mithen to look over all the favourites and throw in a suggestion from left field or two.
Listen to the debate:
For reference, here’s what the ladder looked like after Round 12, when voting went behind closed doors.
Player | Club | Votes |
---|---|---|
Mitchell Pearce | Knights | 15 |
Cameron Munster | Storm | 14 |
Damien Cook | Rabbitohs | 14 |
Jason Taumalolo | Cowboys | 12 |
Cameron Smith | Storm | 12 |
James Tedesco | Roosters | 12 |
Mitchell Moses | Eels | 11 |
Cody Walker | Rabbitohs | 10 |
Clint Gutherson | Eels | 10 |
Chad Townsend | Sharks | 10 |
Payne Haas | Broncos | 10 |
Sam Burgess | Rabbitohs | 10 |
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | Raiders | 10 |
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