2006 Dally M Awards - Special Awards

Special Awards

Provan Summons Medal (fan's choice for 2005's best player)

Presented by Norm Provan and Arthur Summons

Winner:

Nathan Hindmarsh, Parramatta Eels

Nominated:

Ben Kennedy, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Willie Mason, Canterbury Bulldogs

Andrew Johns, Newcastle Knights

Peter Moore Award for Dally M Rookie of the Year

Winner:

Jarryd Hayne, Parramatta Eels

Nominated:

Greg Eastwood, Brisbane Broncos

Darius Boyd, Brisbane Broncos

Luke Douglas, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Dally M Captain of the Year

Winner:

Ben Kennedy, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Nominated:

Darren Lockyer, Brisbane Broncos

Cameron Smith, Melbourne Storm

Andrew Ryan, Canterbury Bulldogs

Dally M Representative Player of the Year

Winner:

Darren Lockyer, Queensland & Australia

Nominated:

Petero Civoniceva, Queensland & Australia

Johnathan Thurston, Queensland & Australia

Willie Mason, New South Wales & Australia

Dally M Coach of the Year

Winner:

Craig Bellamy, Melbourne Storm

Nominated:

Steve Folkes, Canterbury Bulldogs

Jason Taylor, Parramatta Eels

Matthew Elliott, Canberra Raiders

Peter Frilingos Memorial Award for the Headline Moment of the Year

Presented by David Penberthy, Editor of The Daily Telegraph

Winner:

Brett Finch's winning field goal, State of Origin Game I

Nominated:

Brett Stewart try against Wests Tigers

Queensland's State of Origin III comeback

St George Illawarra Dragons last minute victory over the Brisbane Broncos

Top Try Scorer

Winners:

Nathan Merritt, South Sydney Rabbitohs - 22 tries

Top Point Scorer

Winner:

Hazem El Masri, Canterbury Bulldogs - 296 points