LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Dally M uproar in the NRL has left fans scratching their heads, especially with the inclusion of James Tedesco as a nominee for fullback of the year alongside Reece Walsh, who has been ruled out due to his suspension earlier this season.
The confusion deepens as the Panthers dominate the shortlist, with nine of their players in contention for various positions in the team of the year.
Ivan Cleary, the coach of the Panthers, is once again in the running for the best coach award, while Isaah Yeo has a chance to be named captain and lock of the year.
However, it is the nomination of Tedesco that has caused the most controversy among fans.
Tedesco has had a less-than-stellar season with the Roosters, and his performance in State of Origin Game I raised questions about his position in the team.
While the Roosters managed to make it to the semi-finals, they were far from impressive throughout the year and only just scraped into the top eight.
The Dally M awards are determined by judges who vote on the best player in each position throughout the year, with a final vote conducted at the end of the regular season.
While Tedesco is undoubtedly a great player, many fans have pointed out that he only found his form towards the end of the season, which they believe should have been taken into consideration.
Overall, the inclusion of Tedesco as a nominee for fullback of the year, despite his inconsistent performance throughout the season, has left fans baffled and questioning the selection process of the Dally M awards.