Superstar fullbacks James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters) and Tamika Upton (Brisbane Broncos) have been crowned the 2025 Dally M Medal winners.
Tedesco capped a wonderful individual season with the game's highest individual honour, while Upton was crowned the female champion just days out from a Grand Final appearance.
Tedesco scorched to a win in the NRL Dally M Medal race, winning by 22 points from Penrith Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary (45 points), Dolphins star Isaiya Katoa and Brisbane Broncos prop Payne Haas (44 points).
On a night for the fullbacks, Upton (35 points), beat her Broncos teammate Julia Robinson (32 points), followed by Jesse Southwell (31) and Upton's Grand Final opponent this Sunday, Sydney Roosters Isabelle Kelly (29 points).
"2025 is the story of a record-breaking season," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said. "More viewers, bigger crowds, higher engagement, more kids playing - than ever before in the game's history.
"None of this would be possible without the players who produce the miracles and the magnificence.
"Thank you to each and every one of you - from the rookies to the retiring players. You have all played your part in producing the most watched season on record."
Both NRL Grand Finalists had two players in the Dally M Team of the Year.
Melbourne Storm boasted Winger of the Year Xavier Coates along with Second-rower of the year Eliesa Katoa, while Brisbane Broncos were rewarded for their season with Centre of the Year Kotoni Staggs and Prop of the Year Payne Haas.
Tedesco had a stellar night, also claiming Captain of the Year, along with Fullback of the Year. Tedesco's teammate Robert Toia won Rookie of the Year honours, while Canberra Raiders' Ricky Stuart was crowned Coach of the Year.
Raiders young gun Ethan Strange took out Five-Eighth of the Year, along with Tackle of the Year. Mark Nawaqanitawase won Winger of the Year, Try of the Year, not to mention the Ken Irvine Medal for top try-scorer.
2025 NRL Telstra Women's Premiership Grand Finalists Sydney Roosters (Centre Isabelle Kelly and Lock of the Year Olivia Kernick) and Brisbane Broncos (fullback Tamika Upton, Centre Julia Robinson, five-eighth Gayle Broughton and Romy Teitzel) dominated the women's team of the year.
Sydney Roosters, who took out the NRLW Minor Premiership, capped a wonderful night with John Strange (Coach of the Year) and Isabelle Kelly (Captain of the Year) earning honours on the night.
Final Dally M Men's Leaderboard
James Tedesco 67
Nathan Cleary 45
Isaiya Katoa 44
Payne Haas 44
Blayke Brailey 42
Tom Dearden 42
Reece Walsh 41
Luke Metcalf 40
Daly Cherry-Evans 39
Will Kennedy 37
- Any deductions due to suspension have already been applied
Final Dally M Women's Leaderboard
Tamika Upton 35
Julia Robinson 32
Jesse Southwell 31
Isabelle Kelly 29
Rachael Pearson 24
Jakiya Whitfeld 22
Yasmin Clydsdale 21
Emma Verran 20
Tarryn Aiken 18
Olivia Kernick 17
The full list of winners is:
NRL
Dally M Medal - James Tedesco - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Fullback of the Year - James Tedesco - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Winger of the Year - Mark Nawaqanitawase - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Winger of the Year - Xavier Coates - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Centre of the Year - Kotoni Staggs - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Centre of the Year - Stephen Crichton - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Ethan Strange - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Nathan Cleary - Penrith Panthers
Dally M Prop of the Year - Addin Fonua-Blake - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Prop of the Year - Payne Haas - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Blayke Brailey - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Eliesa Katoa - Melbourne Storm
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Hudson Young - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Lock of the Year - Erin Clark - New Zealand Warriors
Peter Frilingos Headline Moment - The miracle of Mudgee
Provan-Summons Medal - Zac Lomax - Parramatta Eels
Dally M Coach of the Year - Ricky Stuart - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Robert Toia - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Captain of the Year - James Tedesco - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Try of the Year - Mark Nawaqanitawase - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Ethan Strange - Canberra Raiders
Ken Irvine Medal - Mark Nawaqanitawase - Sydney Roosters
NRL Top Point Scorer - Jamayne Isaako - Dolphins
NRLW
Dally M Medal - Tamika Upton - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Fullback of the Year - Tamika Upton - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Winger of the Year - Payton Takimoana - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Winger of the Year - Sheridan Gallagher - Newcastle Knights
Dally M Centre of the Year - Isabelle Kelly - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Centre of the Year - Julia Robinson - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Gayle Broughton - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Jesse Southwell - Newcastle Knights
Dally M Prop of the Year - Ellie Johnston - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Prop of the Year - Jessika Elliston - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Emma Manzelmann - North Queensland Cowboys
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Romy Teitzel - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Second-Row of the Year - Yasmin Clydsdale - Newcastle Knights
Dally M Lock of the Year - Olivia Kernick - Sydney Roosters
Provan-Summons Medal - Isabelle Kelly on behalf of the Sydney Roosters
Dally M Coach of the Year - John Strange - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Shalom Sauaso - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Captain of the Year - Isabelle Kelly - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Try of the Year - Indie Bostock - St George Illawarra Dragons
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Ivana Lauitiiti - New Zealand Warriors
NRLW Top Try Scorer - Tamika Upton - Brisbane Bronco
NRLW Top Point Scorer - Romy Teitzel - Brisbane Broncos
