There was been some early controversy on the Dally M Medal, with St George Illawarra’s Mathew Feagai a shock winner of the NRL’s Try of the Year for his matchwinning effort towards the Roosters in Round 12.
It was thought Newcastle flyer Dominic Young was a certainty to take out the award for his gravity-defying strive within the nook towards the Dragons in spherical 27.
One fan wrote on X: “How is that try of the year? I’ve seen better tries every week. Dom Young had the best try.”
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Another merely mentioned: “Dom Young robbed.”
One disgruntled fan wrote: “This was just luck with a jaxson paulo assist. Dom young robbed so bad.”
Another mentioned: “Dom Young’s try is probably the best finish there’s ever been but doesn’t win try of the year??”
NRL Try of the Year: Mathew Feagai
NRL Tackle of the Year: Haumole Olakau’atu
NRL Provan-Summons Medal: Nicho Hynes
NRLW Try of the Year: Teagen Berry
NRLW Tackle of the Year: Jakiya Whitfield
NRLW Provan-Summons Medal: Lavinia Gould
Meanwhile Kalyn Ponga is taken into account a smokey to win the Dally M after main the Knights to a nine-game profitable streak to finish the NRL season.
Ponga was on the forefront of the turnaround in type, main many to foretell he may make a late cost up the Dally M leaderboard.
The Newcastle fullback introduced his mum Adine to the awards, and she or he wasn’t so assured.
Fox League’s Jake Duke requested: “Adine, I know you didn’t want to say anything but do you think he’s a chance tonight? Hopeful?”
Mrs Ponga laughed “No”, including: “I’ll be proud no matter what.”
Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au
