/ 28 September 2021

And the winner is…

Image source: AP
Image source: AP

They say you should follow the money, and last night Manly’s star fullback Tom Trbojevic was named the NRL’s best and fairest of 2021. He claimed the Dally M Medal with 35 points – that put him 5 points clear of Penrith’s Nathan Cleary. Nicknamed Tommy Turbo because he can make realistic car noises (just jokes – he can run fast…), injury meant he played 15 of a possible 24 regular-season matches – the fewest played by the winner in the history of the award. Speaking of victories… Moulin Rouge! The Musical took home the lion’s share of gongs at yesterday’s Tony Awards. The musical is based on Baz Luhrmann’s film from 2001, and it is the first Australian-produced show to have originated on Broadway. It won 10 awards, including the prestigious Best Musical gong. All the winners are here, but it’s the red carpet gallery you’re here for…

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