2005 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:

Darren Lockyer, Brisbane Broncos

Andrew Johns, Newcastle Knights

Scott Prince, Wests Tigers

Peter Moore Award for Dally M Rookie of the Year

Presented by Jim Leis, 1980 Dally M Rookie of the Year

Winner:

Tim Smith, Parramatta Eels

Nominated:

Leon Bott, Brisbane Broncos

Yileen Gordon, South Sydney Rabbitohs

Greg Inglis, Melbourne Storm

Dally M Captain of the Year

Presented by Gorden Tallis

Winner:

Scott Prince, Wests Tigers

Nominated:

Trent Barrett, St George Illawarra Dragons

Nathan Cayless, Parramatta Eels

Andrew Johns, Newcastle Knights

Dally M Representative Player of the Year

Presented by Olympic and World Swimming Champion Libby Lenton

Winner:

Andrew Johns, New South Wales Halfback

Nominated:

Nathan Hindmarsh, New South Wales and Australian Second Rower

Anthony Minichiello, New South Wales and Australian Fullback

Matt King, New South Wales Winger

Dally M Coach of the Year

Presented by the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Morris Iemma

Winner:

Tim Sheens, Wests Tigers

Nominated:

Wayne Bennett, Brisbane Broncos

Nathan Brown, St George Illawarra Dragons

Brian Smith, Parramatta Eels

Peter Frilingos Memorial Award for the Headline Moment of the Year

Presented by David Penberthy, Editor of The Daily Telegraph and Matthew Frilingos, Peter Frilingos's son

Winner:

Andrew Johns's Return, State of Origin Game II

Nominated:

Benji Marshall Magic, Round 21

Ty Williams Try, Round 21

The broadcast then crossed live to Andrew Johns who was at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, England, to receive the award.

Top Try Scorer

Winners:

Billy Slater, Melbourne Storm - 19 tries

Shaun Berrigan, Brisbane Broncos - 19 tries

Top Point Scorer

Winner:

Brett Hodgson, Wests Tigers