The 2006 NRL Season Awards
September 5th 2006 13:07
It's the night of nights, the night where all of the Rugby League family gather together to honour the best of the best, the magnificent plays, the brilliant players, and the breath-taking, stop-what-you're-doing moments! I'm obviously talking about the Dally M's
... and that's what you would've heard had Channel 9 broadcast the award's night. Now I will acknowledge the official winners:
Dally M winner: Cameron Smith (Melbourne - 34 votes), edging out Parramatta's Nathan Hindmarsh (30 votes) and Manly Skipper Ben Kennedy (25 votes).
Provan Summon's medal (for people's choice): Nathan Hindmarsh
Rookie of the year (no surprises there): Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta)
and Rep player of the year: Darren Lockyer (Brisbane)
And another honour for the Melbournians (if they actually noticed): Coach of the Year went to Craig Bellemy.
But we will pay tribute to the lesser, more comical incidences that deserve a mention:
The "You're not really wanted, but have a contract anyways" award goes to:
Brett Finch (Roosters) with a very close second by Michael Monaghan (Manly). Both players were not shown much respect at the end of last year by their respective teams, but both Finch and Monaghan have not shyed away and have pulled some outstanding performances through the year... but probably to no avail, with Finch going to Parra next year and Monaghan more than likely being released.
The "What we're running late? I didn't hear the siren" award:
Despite AFL having major problems this year when the umpires didn't hear the siren to end the game, we had a slightly similar - but probably not as drastic problem. This time Sean Hampstead, extended his half time break by two minutes or so. Players had already run onto the field and were waiting for him and his touchies to make their appearance!
The "screw you, I'm not giving another interview with a damn cliche" award:
I don't know about you, but it's quite irritating to hear a tape recording of every possibly cliche when players are interviewed post-match. That is why, this special award goes to Brett Finch, for giving an honest opinion when he told a section of Rooster's fans (through a Fox Sports interview) to "kiss our arse" after the Roosters Upset the Cowboys in Week 9
The "sorry mate, I didn't mean to - pull down your pants!" award goes to:
Brian Carney from Newcastle, with the help of Ryan Cross (Roosters). If you watch the footy show, you would have seen multiple replays of this incident. Carney coming in cover defence to prevent a try - in the game at the Central Coast (round 22) - managed to leave Cross a little red faced when his tackle saw his under garments a little torn and exposed!
Now, we've got to give another award to Brett Finch. The "Steven Bradbury all fall down, while I'm still on my feet" award.
When NSW selectors rang Brett Finch the night before Origin to tell him he was half back, it didn't seem the ideal preparation. But Finch made a name for himself, setting up tries, scoring tries and kicking the winning field goal to see NSW win the first state of origin this year!
I will note that referee Tony De La Haras was a very close second. When Paul Simpkins could not finish a game, De La Haras, who refereed Jersey Flegg stepped up and took control. Why do we give him a special mention? Because, he was called up into First Grade twice! Both at Energy Australia Stadium. The other time however was when a touch judge went down.
We will continue to hunt for more awards and hand them out later this week. And any special nominations will be more than welcome...
... and that's what you would've heard had Channel 9 broadcast the award's night. Now I will acknowledge the official winners:
Dally M winner: Cameron Smith (Melbourne - 34 votes), edging out Parramatta's Nathan Hindmarsh (30 votes) and Manly Skipper Ben Kennedy (25 votes).
Provan Summon's medal (for people's choice): Nathan Hindmarsh
Rookie of the year (no surprises there): Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta)
and Rep player of the year: Darren Lockyer (Brisbane)
And another honour for the Melbournians (if they actually noticed): Coach of the Year went to Craig Bellemy.
But we will pay tribute to the lesser, more comical incidences that deserve a mention:
The "You're not really wanted, but have a contract anyways" award goes to:
Brett Finch (Roosters) with a very close second by Michael Monaghan (Manly). Both players were not shown much respect at the end of last year by their respective teams, but both Finch and Monaghan have not shyed away and have pulled some outstanding performances through the year... but probably to no avail, with Finch going to Parra next year and Monaghan more than likely being released.
The "What we're running late? I didn't hear the siren" award:
Despite AFL having major problems this year when the umpires didn't hear the siren to end the game, we had a slightly similar - but probably not as drastic problem. This time Sean Hampstead, extended his half time break by two minutes or so. Players had already run onto the field and were waiting for him and his touchies to make their appearance!
The "screw you, I'm not giving another interview with a damn cliche" award:
I don't know about you, but it's quite irritating to hear a tape recording of every possibly cliche when players are interviewed post-match. That is why, this special award goes to Brett Finch, for giving an honest opinion when he told a section of Rooster's fans (through a Fox Sports interview) to "kiss our arse" after the Roosters Upset the Cowboys in Week 9
The "sorry mate, I didn't mean to - pull down your pants!" award goes to:
Brian Carney from Newcastle, with the help of Ryan Cross (Roosters). If you watch the footy show, you would have seen multiple replays of this incident. Carney coming in cover defence to prevent a try - in the game at the Central Coast (round 22) - managed to leave Cross a little red faced when his tackle saw his under garments a little torn and exposed!
Now, we've got to give another award to Brett Finch. The "Steven Bradbury all fall down, while I'm still on my feet" award.
When NSW selectors rang Brett Finch the night before Origin to tell him he was half back, it didn't seem the ideal preparation. But Finch made a name for himself, setting up tries, scoring tries and kicking the winning field goal to see NSW win the first state of origin this year!
I will note that referee Tony De La Haras was a very close second. When Paul Simpkins could not finish a game, De La Haras, who refereed Jersey Flegg stepped up and took control. Why do we give him a special mention? Because, he was called up into First Grade twice! Both at Energy Australia Stadium. The other time however was when a touch judge went down.
We will continue to hunt for more awards and hand them out later this week. And any special nominations will be more than welcome...
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