LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The 2024 NRL Dally M Medal ceremony had spectators on the edge of their seats as Jahrome Hughes and James Tedesco battled it out for the prestigious award, culminating in a show-stopping surprise performance that sent shivers down the spine of fans.
Jahrome Hughes stole the spotlight at the event, held in Sydney, as the NRL's glitziest night of the year came down to the wire with just one vote deciding the winner.
Just like a classic match-up on the rugby league field, the competition for the Dally M Medal was intense, with the Storm's playmaker Hughes the hot favourite to take home the coveted trophy.
And just as history tends to repeat itself in the world of sport, Hughes lived up to the expectations this time, unlike last year when Kalyn Ponga shocked fans by snatching the award from under Shaun Johnson's nose in the last round.
In a nail-biting tally on Wednesday evening, both Hughes and the seasoned Roosters' star Tedesco earned a perfect six points each for outstanding performances in the final round of 27 matches.
