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.
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Cameron Smith of the Storm kicks ahead during the round 20 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm at GIO Stadium on July 22, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
Cameron Smith
There's no question about this one.
Cameron Smith, along with Thurston, is the best player in the game. Full stop.
The most capped player in rugby league history, no player has more control over a game of football than Smith. There's no surprise he has such a high winning percentage in any team he runs out for.
