With only one and a half rounds to go the race for the Dally M has hotted up. At this point there appears to be a three main contenders, consisting of Johnathan Thurston, Jarryd Hayne & Sam Burgess. Thurston (2005 & 2007) & Hayne (2009) have previously been crowned the NRL’s best player, while Same Burgess has history against him. The last Forward other then a Hooker to win the Dally M was Gavin Miller in 1988 and 1989. Despite leading the Dally M points after 16 rounds, it appears going by predictions that Ben Hunt has dropped out of the top three, however after a stunning performance last night, starring in a win over the Dragons, he could have roared back into contention.
Sam Burgess put on a Match winning performance Thursday night and has done him self no harm in breaking the drought of running forwards winning the Dally M.
Below I have added a comparison between Johnathan Thurston’s and Jarryd Hayne’s Dally M winning years compared to 2014 and it indicates that both man are in similar form to when they were crowned the games best.
If I was a betting man I would be putting my money on either JT or Jarryd Hayne to take out the title of the games best in 2014. They each have two games to go and each performance is crucial.
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