Live: NRL and NRLW stars arriving for Dally M Awards
If things go as expected tonight, Nathan Cleary may have to accept his first Dally M Medal from his hospital bed. Follow live as the NRL and NRLW's best are crowned in Sydney.
Tonight, the best rugby league players were honored at the Dally M Awards in Sydney. Nathan Cleary and Tamika Upton were both strong contenders for the NRL and NRLW accolades.
The Newcastle Knights' appearance in the grand final led to numerous calls (some from former player Andrew Johns) asking their fellow Newcastle icons, Silverchair, to reunite for the event. However, the band has not played together in 15 years, and frontman Daniel Johns revealed they won't be performing on this occasion. Even though the three members agreed "GO KNIGHTS!!!", they expressed their excitement for the Knights' success.
For the first time in a long time, the band members shared a common sentiment: support for the Knights. While the band won't be taking the stage, they committed to cheering loudly and showing their support in spirit.
The Knights' fans in Sydney were all abuzz about the event. Many were asking if the band would perform before the game, but Silverchair politely declined, stating they were too rusty to play together again. Despite not performing, the band promised to show their support for the New South Wales players, declaring, "UP THE KNIGHTS!!! From The Chair."
As the host introduced the Dally M Awards, he emphasized that it was a big night for the best players in both the NRL and NRLW.
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