Jahrome Hughes won the NRL's highest individual award, the Dally M Medal, edging out Sydney Roosters star James Tedesco by one point. The Melbourne Storm halfback admitted to feeling immense nerves during the count, even stating his preference for Tedesco to win at one point.
Melbourne Storm star Jahrome Hughes has detailed just how nervous he was at the end of the Dally M Medal count on Wednesday night. Hughes pipped Sydney champion James Tedesco by one point to win the NRL ’s highest award in a thrilling count.
Jahrome Hughes speaks to Sunrise. He was the red-hot favourite coming into the night, but admitted at one point in the count that he was so nervous, he’d prefer if Tedesco won it. Hughes has been the clear best player of this season, but a six-point penalty for an early-year suspension threatened to derail his Dally M chances.
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