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.
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Cameron Smith of the Storm looks on during the round 22 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Melbourne Storm at 1300SMILES Stadium on August 4, 2017 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
Cameron Smith
This surely won't be a shock.
Smith has been a head and shoulders above the rest of the players in the completion this year, toying with them as he single-handedly closes out games.
Cherry-Evans will be closer than most might think, but there's a reason Smith is the shortest price favourite in years.
His name will be etched in rugby league history for eternity, and this Dally M is just another accolade for the trophy wall.
