LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
A fiery dispute is brewing over the NRL player-of-year awards, with some calling the voting details 'ridiculous' and 'laughable'.
Is it Team Dally M or Team RLPA when it comes to selecting the top player in the NRL? It's decision time as the two sides gear up for rugby league's awards season.
The Dally Ms have a rich history dating back to the late 1970s, with legendary players like Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, and Allan Langer taking home the prestigious medal.
On the other hand, the RLPA Players' Champion award, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is gaining popularity as the most sought-after individual prize in the game, with winners including James Tedesco and Johnathan Thurston.
The Dally M votes are determined by a panel of judges who remain anonymous, while the RLPA award relies on peer-based nominations from players at each club, with input from a working group of current and former players.
It's a clash of tradition versus modernity, as these two prestigious awards battle it out in the world of rugby league.
Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.