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.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Matt Gillett of the Broncos looks to pass during the round 20 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Matt Gillett
While Matt Gillett and Boyd Cordner are locked in an intense battle for the best second rower in the game, this season proved the young guns are hot on their tails.
Angus Crichton was South Sydney's shining star this year, while Coen Hess shot up the ranks to make his Origin debut.
None the less, Gillett is an absolute weapon on the right edge, with his one-on-one defence one of his biggest assets.
