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The 2024 Dally M Awards are on this evening


The National Rugby League’s most prestigious night, the 2024 Dally M Awards, kicks off this evening, tune in for red carpet coverage hosted by Fox League’s Lara Pitt and Jake Duke from 7:30 PM, streaming live on Kayo Sports and available on Foxtel.

For the first time, winners of key categories will be revealed on the red carpet, including the Ken Irvine Medal, Best Tackle, and Try of the Year.

The main event begins at 8:00 PM with the highly anticipated NRL Men’s count, led by Fox League’s Yvonne Sampson and two-time Dally M Medal winner Cooper Cronk. Meanwhile, the NRLW count will be presented by Fox NRLW hosts Lara Pitt and Roosters premiership winner Corban Baxter.

Throughout the evening, Sharks captain Tiana Penitani will interview key contenders, capturing the excitement and celebrating the unforgettable moments from the 2024 NRL season.

Adding to the prestige of the night, the recently inducted 14th NRL Immortal, Ron Coote, will make a special appearance to present the Captain of the Year award.

Sharks Captain and Fox Sports expert Tiana Penitani shared her excitement heading into the awards “The Dally M’s is an incredible opportunity to reflect on the highlights of the season and watch the top players receive the recognition they deserve’’.

Fox League NRL Grand Final week continues featuring a bonus edition of NRL 360 on Thursday night hosted by Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis as well as a special episode of The Matty Johns Show airing Friday at 6:30 PM.

The excitement doesn’t stop there, with the NRLW Grand Final taking place on Sunday, 6 October at 3:55 PM, live on Kayo and Foxtel.

And just as the NRL season ends, the action rolls on into October with the Pacific Championships kicking off, with every game streaming live on Kayo Sports and available on Foxtel.

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