It’s that time of the year again. The weather’s hot, the sky’s clear, and it’s just a couple of days before some lucky Queenslander walks up onto a podium to hoist the NRL Premiership Trophy above his head.
But before we can get into the grand final fever, we first need to establish a few accolades at the annual Dally M’s. Here’s who’s going to win, and why.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Cooper Cronk stretches during the Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Gosch's Paddock on February 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)
Cooper Cronk
This is a tough call, believe it or not. The reemergence of Daly Cherry-Evans could easily see the Manly captain snatch the award, but Cronk is one of the most consistent players in the competition, and someone Melbourne will truly miss in 2018.
With a big chance of Cronk retiring after Sunday's grand final, this may be one of the last accolades Cronk ever receives.
Regardless, the Maroons mastermind is a more than deserved winner of the award, a true champion of the game.
