The 2026 Dally M Awards, held on September 30 at The Cutaway in Barangaroo, celebrated the standout performers of the NRL and NRLW seasons. Penrith Panthers' halfback Nathan Cleary secured his first Dally M Medal, amassing 67 points to outpace Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks' Braydon Trindall (53 points) and teammate Dylan Edwards (52 points). (nrl.com)
In the NRLW, Brisbane Broncos' fullback Tamika Upton clinched her third Dally M Medal with 31 points, narrowly surpassing Wests Tigers' Raecene McGregor, who finished with 29 points. (nrl.com)
The Dally M Team of the Year featured notable inclusions:
- Fullback of the Year: Dylan Edwards (Penrith Panthers)
- Winger of the Year: Thomas Jenkins (Penrith Panthers) and Selwyn Cobbo (Dolphins)
- Centre of the Year: Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins) and Robert Toia (Sydney Roosters)
- Five-Eighth of the Year: Braydon Trindall (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
- Halfback of the Year: Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers)
- Prop of the Year: James Fisher-Harris (New Zealand Warriors) and Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters)
- Hooker of the Year: Wayde Egan (New Zealand Warriors)
- Second-Rower of the Year: Haumole Olakau'atu (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles) and Hamish Stewart (St George Illawarra Dragons)
- Lock of the Year: Erin Clark (New Zealand Warriors)
South Sydney Rabbitohs' Jai Arrow was honored with both the Provan-Summons Medal and the Peter Frilingos Headline Moment award. Additionally, Arrow's teammate Alex Johnston shared the Ken Irvine Medal for top try-scorer with Thomas Jenkins of the Panthers. (nrl.com)
In the NRLW, the Team of the Year was dominated by Grand Finalists Sydney Roosters, with six players selected, including Brydie Parker, Isabelle Kelly, Jess Sergis, Millie Elliott, Keeley Nizza, and Olivia Kernick. Brisbane Broncos' Tamika Upton and Julia Robinson also earned spots in the team. (nrl.com)
The awards ceremony underscored the exceptional talent and dedication displayed throughout the 2026 NRL and NRLW seasons, highlighting both individual brilliance and team achievements.