The 2006 Dally M Awards were presented on Tuesday 5 September 2006 at the Sydney Town Hall in Sydney and broadcast on Fox Sports. Warren Smith presided as Master of Ceremonies, a role which he had held in previous years.
Dally M Player of the Year
Presented by prime minister John Howard
Dally M Player of the Year
Winner:
:Cameron Smith, Melbourne Storm
Player votes tally (top 10)
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
Team of the Year
Best Fullback
Winner:
:Clinton Schifcofske, Canberra Raiders
Nominated:
:Greg Inglis, Melbourne Storm
:Rhys Wesser, Penrith Panthers
:Brett Stewart, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Best Winger
Winner:
:Brian Carney, Newcastle Knights
Nominated:
:Hazem El Masri, Canterbury Bulldogs
:Eric Grothe, Parramatta Eels
:Nathan Merritt, South Sydney Rabbitohs
Best Centre
Winner:
:Mark Gasnier, St George Illawarra Dragons
Nominated:
:Justin Hodges, Brisbane Broncos
:Adam Mogg, Canberra Raiders
:Matt Cooper, St George Illawarra Dragons
:Jake Webster, Melbourne Storm
Best Five-Eighth
Winner:
:Darren Lockyer, Brisbane Broncos
Nominated:
:Scott Hill, Melbourne Storm
:Jason Smith, Canberra Raiders
:Preston Campbell, Penrith Panthers
Best Halfback
Winner:
:Cooper Cronk, Melbourne Storm
Nominated:
:Matt Orford, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
:Andrew Johns, Newcastle Knights
:Johnathan Thurston, North Queensland Cowboys
Best Lock
Winner:
:Ben Kennedy, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Nominated:
:Alan Tongue, Canberra Raiders
:Reni Maitua, Canterbury Bulldogs
:Dallas Johnson, Melbourne Storm
Best Second Rower
Winner:
:Nathan Hindmarsh, Parramatta Eels
Nominated:
:Willie Mason, Canterbury Bulldogs
:Steve Simpson, Newcastle Knights
:Ryan Hoffman, Melbourne Storm
Best Prop
Winner:
:Roy Asotasi, Canterbury Bulldogs
Nominated:
:Luke Bailey, St George Illawarra Dragons
:Petero Civoniceva, Brisbane Broncos
:Mark O'Meley, Canterbury Bulldogs
Best Hooker
Winner:
:Cameron Smith, Melbourne Storm
See also
References