Dally M Medal 2026 Betting Tips & Betting Odds
The Dally M Medal is the NRL's top individual award. The Dally M Medal is awarded every year to the player voted for as the 'Player of the year' over the course of the NRL premiership season.
Awarded before the NRL Grand Final, the Dally M Medal is one of Australia's most prestigious awards on the football calendar.
How To Bet On The Dally M Medal
Unfortunately after a scandal that took place involving the Coach of the Year award in 2019, betting on all categories was suspended in June, 2020.
Since two men were convicted incuring $10 million worth of fines for fixing, bookmakers have not offered markets for the Dally M Medals.It is unknown when and if the NRL's most prestigous awards will be open for for betting in the future.
Dally M 2026 Votes Leader Board
The NRL updates the Dally M 2026 votes leader board after every single round of the premiership season until the voting remains behind closed doors after round 12.
For the latest leader board on the 2026 Dally M Medal leader board, click here
Dally M Medal Previous Winners
| Winner | Year |
|---|---|
| 2025 | James Tedesco |
| 2024 | Jahrome Hughes |
| 2023 | Kalyn Ponga |
| 2022 | Nicho Hynes |
| 2021 | Tom Trbojevic |
| 2020 | Jack Wighton |
| 2019 | James Tedesco |
| 2018 | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck |
| 2017 | Cameron Smith |
| 2016 | Cooper Cronk/Jason Taumalol |
| 2015 | Johnathan Thurston |
| 2014 | Jarryd Hayne/Johnathan Thurston |
| 2013 | Cooper Cronk |
| 2012 | Ben Barba |
| 2011 | Billy Slater |
| 2010 | Todd Carney |
| 2009 | Jarryd Hayne |
| 2008 | Matt Orford |
| 2007 | Johnathan Thurston |
| 2006 | Cameron Smith |
| 2005 | Johnathan Thurston |
Dally M Medal Live Streaming
Channel 9 has the broadcast rights to the Dally M Medal and will stream the count live via their smartphone app 9Now, meaning that if you’re out and about, you don’t have to miss the action as it happens.
Dally M Medal FAQ
What is the Dally M Medal?
The Dally M Medal is the top individual award in the NRL. It is given to the player voted the best player of the NRL premiership season.
How does the Dally M Medal voting work?
The Dally M Medal is presented to the player deemed the NRL's best and fairest. The voting occurs after each regular season premiership, where rugby league sports commentators vote to award three votes to the best player, two votes to the second-best player, and one vote to the third-best player.
Can I place a bet on the Dally M Medal?
No, you cannot. Dally M betting was suspended in 2020 after a scandal around the 2019 Dally M oach of the Year.
When do the votes on the Dally M Medal stop being made public?
Round 12 of the NRL season is the last time the public can access the votes round-to-round on the Dally M Medal.
Who won the 2025 Dally M Medal?
James Tedesco won the 2025 Dally M Medal.
