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 12: Dane Gagai of the Maroons is presented with the Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series by former Queensland Origin player Wally Lewis after game three of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Dane Gagai
To hand this award to a winger is a big call, but Dane Gagai, specifically in Game II of State of Origin, announced himself as a Maroons mainstay.
Gagai broke a number of tackles, scored 2 tries and proved an absolute asset coming out of enemy territory.
If he were to show the form he shows in Origin for his club side, he'd be one of the best centres in the game
