The NRL has recognised its best and fairest overnight by awarding the annual Dally M Medal to Cronulla Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes. He recorded the highest ever total of 38 points. He also won the Provan-Summons Medal for his efforts to raise awareness of mental health issues. “I can’t believe it, to be honest. I just come here tonight extremely grateful to be here, surrounded by great players,” Hynes said. And taking out the women’s Dally M was Raecene McGregor from the Sydney Roosters. She would like to see a name change to the award for women… The NRL/W grand finals are back in Sydney this weekend with the women’s Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights playing at 3.55pm and the men’s Penrith Panthers and Paramatta Eels at 7.30pm Eastern time on Sunday. And you know it isn’t a football competition’s night of nights without a red carpet gallery… You’ve been good today, so here you go – and a special shoutout to Rabbitohs’ Keaon Koloamatangi’s bum bag…