Sharks champion Braydon Trindall has been named the NRL's five-eighth of the year at the Dally M Awards in a glittering ceremony at The Cutaway, Barangaroo.
The Cronulla number 6 broke the club record for try assists in a season with 33 and was instrumental in helping the Sharks reach the semi-finals.
Trindall said he's "really proud to receive this award and to be named amongst some amazing players in the team of the season, but I'd give it all back to be in the big game with my best mates on Sunday."
"Congratulations to Nathan (Cleary) and Tamika (Upton) on their wins, and good luck to all the teams playing this weekend."
Cleary won by 14 points from Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks half Braydon Trindall (53 points), and Cleary’s Penrith teammate Dylan Edwards (52 points).
Upton (31 points) polled six points in the penultimate round and then one point in Round 11 to beat Wests Tigers’ Raecene McGregor (29 points).
“Rugby League has enjoyed another record-breaking season, with record attendances, highest ever number of viewers on our Broadcast platforms and more participating than ever before,” ARLC Executive Chairman Peter V’landys AM said.
“Our players deserve all the credit. Week after week, they have delivered the skill, courage and fierce competition that makes our game so compelling and powerful.
“To all our winners, congratulations. These honours recognise exceptional achievement, but also the years of hard work, sacrifice and determination behind it. You should be immensely proud of what you have accomplished and what you have given your teammates, your clubs and your supporters.”
Final Dally M Men’s Leaderboard
Nathan Cleary 67
Braydon Trindall 53
Dylan Edwards 52
Haumole Olakau'atu 46
Final Dally M Women’s Leaderboard
Tamika Upton 31
Raecene McGregor 29
Tarryn Aiken 23
Evania Isa'ako 22
NRL - list of winners
Dally M Medal – Nathan Cleary – Penrith Panthers
Dally M Fullback of the Year - Dylan Edwards - Penrith Panthers
Dally M Winger of the Year - Thomas Jenkins - Penrith Panthers
Dally M Winger of the Year - Selwyn Cobbo - Dolphins
Dally M Centre of the Year - Herbie Farnworth - Dolphins
Dally M Centre of the Year - Robert Toia - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Braydon Trindall - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Nathan Cleary - Penrith Panthers
Dally M Prop of the Year - James Fisher-Harris - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Prop of the Year - Naufahu Whyte - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Wayde Egan - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Second-Rower of the Year - Haumole Olakau’atu - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Dally M Second-Rower of the Year - Hamish Stewart - St George Illawarra Dragons
Dally M Lock of the Year - Erin Clark - New Zealand Warriors
Peter Frilingos Headline Moment – Jai Arrow – South Sydney Rabbitohs
Provan-Summons Medal - Jai Arrow - South Sydney Rabbitohs
Dally M Coach of the Year - Andrew Webster - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Ethan Sanders - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Captain of the Year - James Fisher-Harris - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Try of the Year - Alex Johnston - South Sydney Rabbitohs
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Taine Tuaupiki - New Zealand Warriors
Ken Irvine Medal - Alex Johnston & Thomas Jenkins - South Sydney Rabbitohs & Penrith Panthers
Top Point Scorer - Jamayne Isaako - Dolphins
NRLW - list of winners
Dally M Medal – Tamika Upton – Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Fullback of the Year - Tamika Upton - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Winger of the Year - Julia Robinson - Brisbane Broncos
Dally M Winger of the Year - Brydie Parker - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Centre of the Year - Isabelle Kelly - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Centre of the Year - Jessica Sergis - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year - Teagan Levi - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Halfback of the Year - Raecene McGregor - Wests Tigers
Dally M Prop of the Year - Millie Elliott - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Prop of the Year - Sarah Togatuki - Wests Tigers
Dally M Hooker of the Year - Keeley Nizza - Sydney Roosters
Dally M Second-Rower of the Year - Evania Isa’ako - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Second-Rower of the Year - Shaylee Bent - Wests Tigers
Dally M Lock of the Year - Olivia Kernick - Sydney Roosters
Provan-Summons Medal - Apii Nicholls (on behalf of the New Zealand Warriors) - New Zealand Warriors
Dally M Coach of the Year - Karyn Murphy - Gold Coast Titans
Dally M Rookie of the Year - Mercedez Taulelei-Siala - Newcastle Knights
Dally M Captain of the Year - Kezie Apps - Wests Tigers
Dally M Try of the Year - Mackenzie Wiki - Canberra Raiders
Dally M Tackle of the Year - Essay Banu - North Queensland Cowboys
Top Try Scorer - Jessica Sergis - Sydney Roosters
Top Point Scorer(s) - Jesse Southwell & Jocelyn Kelleher - Brisbane Broncos & Sydney Roosters
