Published: 02.10.2024
Updated: 02.10.2024
4 min read

Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes stunned by teammates’ haka after beating James Tedesco in final-round cliffhanger

Fans were moved to tears when his teammates produced an unexpected tribute that will live long in the memory.

Teammates celebrate Jahrome Hughes with haka

Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes stunned by teammates’ haka after beating James Tedesco in final-round cliffhanger

Fans were moved to tears when his teammates produced an unexpected tribute that will live long in the memory.

Jahrome Hughes was lost for words twice after winning the Dally M Medal as teammates performed an impromptu haka to celebrate the Melbourne Storm star’s achievement.

The halfback kicked off NRL grand final week in Sydney on a high when he finished one point ahead of Roosters fullback James Tedesco after a final-round cliffhanger in which both players claimed the maximum six points.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Room falls silent as Dally M winner stunned by impromptu haka.

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“It’s quite surreal to be honest, I didn’t think I would ever get the opportunity to win this award. I’ve got butterflies at the moment, it’s kind of weird. I’m so honoured to be able to win it. I’m kind of speechless, to be honest. Sorry,” Hughes said in his speech.

Hughes won the 2020 premiership in his first full season as a halfback but has improved out of sight since, stepped up in Cameron Munster’s absence this year and helping lead the Storm to this weekend’s decider against Penrith.

Jahrome Hughes never thought he would be a halfback, let alone a Dally M Medal-winning half.
Jahrome Hughes never thought he would be a halfback, let alone a Dally M Medal-winning half. Credit: Mark Evans/AAP

Hughes joked he did not think there would be a spot for him in the team when Ryan Papenhuyzen first took the No.1 jumper off him in 2019 but paid tribute to Melbourne for the journey since.

“Without that club I wouldn’t be here, I know that for sure,” he said, while also paying tribute to New Zealand for “instilling a lot of confidence” within himself last year to carry into this season.

And moments later, as the night came to a close, Will Warbrick kicked off an impromptu haka with Team of the Year members Joey Tapine and Eli Katoa stepping down from the stage to join in celebrating Hughes’s Dally M triumph.

Will Warbick, Joseph Tapine and Eli Katoa performed the impromptu haka for Hughes.
Will Warbick, Joseph Tapine and Eli Katoa performed the impromptu haka for Hughes. Credit: Fox Sports

The room fell silent for the entirety of the haka while those watching from home were stunned by the scenes.

“The haka gives you goosebumps every time.. And richly deserved for Jahrome Hughes!” ABC commentator Zane Bojack wrote.

“Think you can see why the Kiwis are so strong at international level at the moment! Lot of love and brotherhood in that squad!”

Another fan said: “Tremendous gesture. You can’t not tear up a touch at not just the haka in general but the respect they have for their compatriot.”

Earlier, Hughes thanked his family for motivating him to stick with rugby league when he endured a three-year gap between his first and second NRL games at Gold Coast and North Queensland respectively.

“There’s been a few times I wasn’t keen to carry on with the rugby league dream when I was younger and they kept me at it,” he said.

“I want to thank them for everything they’ve done.

“My beautiful wife Mol, she’s been with me through it all as well. I definitely wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for her.”

Hughes had started the night down in equal 15th and 16 points behind leader Dylan Edwards when votes went behind closed doors after Round 12.

But, with six points also deducted from a suspension, he stormed home with 45 points out of a possible 69 from his final 12 games.

Hughes is the first Kiwi halfback to win the NRL’s major award since Gary Freeman in 1992 and only the fourth New Zealander in history to claim it from any position.

Olivia Kernick won the NRLW Dally M Medal.
Olivia Kernick won the NRLW Dally M Medal. Credit: Mark Evans/AAP

Minutes before Hughes received his award, Olivia Kernick won the NRLW Dally M Medal by one point as she also eyes off a grand final victory when the Sydney Roosters meet Cronulla on Sunday.

“I definitely didn’t expect that,” she said of winning the game’s highest individual honour.

“Sort of caught off guard but I think this year the women’s NRL has proven that we’ve produced a really good product and taken the competition to another level. So grateful.”

Kernick paid tribute to her mother as her “No.1 supporter” and coach John Strange for his impact on elevating her game.

NRL Dally M Medal leaderboard

Jahrome Hughes - 62

James Tedesco - 61

Daly Cherry-Evans - 51

Tom Trbojevic - 46

Scott Drinkwater - 45

NRL team of the year: James Tedesco, Zac Lomax, Stephen Crichton (capt), Herbie Farnworth, Brian To’o, Tom Dearden, Jahrome Hughes, Joseph Tapine, Harry Grant, Addin Fonua-Blake, Angus Crichton, Elisa Katoa, Isaah Yeo. Coach: Craig Bellamy. Rookie: Jack Bostock.

NRLW Dally M Medal leaderboard

Olivia Kernick - 22

Abbi Church - 20

Lauren Brown - 20

Tamika Upton - 19

Julia Robinson, Simaima Taufa, Yasmin Clydsdale - 17

NRLW team of the year: Abbi Church, Julia Robinson, Isabelle Kelly, Tiana Penitani (capt), Stacey Wacka, Zahara Tamara, Lauren Brown, Shannon Mato, Keeley Davis, Millie Elliott, Olivia Kernick, Yasmin Clydsdale, Simaima Taufa. Coach: Scott Prince. Rookie: Kasey Reh.

- with AAP

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