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 - SEPTEMBER 26: Cameron Smith of the Storm poses during a Melbourne Storm NRL media opportunity at AAMI Park on September 26, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Cam Smith
Experienced. Nifty. Calm. Collected. Winner.
Just a few terms that deserve Cameron Smith, and describe an ideal captain. Smith has been there, done that, and knows how to win.
He's rallied his troop's hundreds of times, but for his side to finish six points clear on the ladder, Smith's inspirational status has a big part.
