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Nathan Cleary wins 2026 Dally M Medal

Dally M Medal NRL Nathan Cleary Penrith Panthers Rugby League

Nathan Cleary of the Penrith Panthers has won the 2026 Dally M Medal, becoming the first player from the club to receive the honor in 41 years. Cleary secured the award with 67 votes, finishing 14 votes ahead of Cronulla Sharks halfback Braydon Trindall.

Cleary, who also earned Halfback of the Year honors, received the award via a video message after being released from the hospital following surgery on a broken leg. He expressed gratitude to the rugby league community, his teammates, and his family.

Other major NRL awards included Coach of the Year, awarded to Andrew Webster of the New Zealand Warriors, and Rookie of the Year, awarded to Ethan Sanders of the Canberra Raiders. Tamika Upton of the Brisbane Broncos was named NRLW Player of the Year for the second consecutive time. Alex Johnston and Thomas Jenkins shared the title of top try scorer.

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Andrew Webster · Braydon Trindall · NRL · Nathan Cleary · Penrith Panthers

Sources

Nathan Cleary Wins 2026 Dally M Medal | TSB [thesportingbase.com]
Nathan Cleary and Tamika Upton Claim Dally M Medals [www.archynewsy.com]
Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary wins Dally M Medal – Total Rugby League [www.totalrl.com]
Early post-surgery signs good for Dally M winner Cleary [theqldr.com.au]
BREAKING: Nathan Cleary wins Dally M Medal • The Western Weekender [www.westernweekender.com.au]
NRLW Grand Final: How Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken inspired lethal Brisbane Broncos spine [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
NRLW 2026: Brisbane Broncos star Tamika Upton claims third Dally M Medal. What else is there to achieve ahead of grand final against Sydney Roosters? [www.theage.com.au]