NZ pair selected

Kiwis duo Joseph Manu and Joseph Tapine have been named in the Dally M Team of the Year at NRL's annual awards. Roosters centre Manu and Raiders second-rower Tapine were rewarded for their strong individual form this season as Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes claimed a record points haul to take out the NRL's top gong in dominant fashion. Hynes became the clear star of the night, with the Cronulla halfback finishing on a record 38 points. Three points behind Ben Hunt at the halfway mark of the season, the Sharks star stormed home to beat out James Tedesco by five pointswhile Hunt finished third.

Dally M honour role, men:

Player of the year: Nicho Hynes

Rookie: Jeremiah Nanai

Captain: Isaah Yeo

Team of the year: James Tedesco, Joseph Sua'ali'i, Joseph Manu, Valentine Holmes, Alex Johnston, Cameron Munster, Nicho Hynes, Joseph Tapine, Api Koroisau, Payne Haas, Viliame Kikau, Jeremiah Nanai, Isaah Yeo.

Coach: Todd Payten