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: Billy Slater 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)
Billy Slater
Who honestly saw this one coming at the start of the year? Slater not only made a successful return to rugby league but shone above and beyond the other custodians in the competition.
After a heavy Game I defeat, Kevvie Walters recalled Slater to the Maroons team as assisted Queensland to a 2-1 series victory.
With 10 tries and 16 assists in his 20 games this year, Billy Slater is back.
