Will 2022 see fullbacks - or a fullback in a former life - continue to dominate the Dally M awards?
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (2018), James Tedesco (2019), Jack Wighton (2020) and Tom Trbojevic (2021) have all heard their name called on rugby league's night of nights in recent years - but will the trend continue?
Sporting News will track the Dally M voting all the way up until it goes behind closed doors.
EACH ROUND OF DALLY M VOTING
ROUND 1: Curran wins votes despite losing match
ROUND 2: Hynes, Clifford and Yeo shine in round 2
ROUND 3: Yeo kicks clear, Hynes shines again
ROUND 4: Yeo remains perfect, Manu and Talakai shine
ROUND 5: Cook back to his best, Papenhuyzen levels Yeo
ROUND 6: Hunt, Walker rise after stellar performances
ROUND 7: Papenhuyzen takes the lead
ROUND 8: Ben Hunt jumps to second spot after third-straight win
ROUND 9: DCE, Hynes close the gap on leaders
ROUND 10: Yeo shoots to lead after dismantling Storm
ROUND 11: Hynes, Hunt close in on leader
ROUND 12: Hunt takes two-point lead
FULL 2022 DALLY M LEADERBOARD
| Player | Club | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Hunt | Dragons | 19 |
| Isaah Yeo | Panthers | 17 |
| Nicho Hynes | Sharks | 16 |
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | Storm | 15 |
| Mitch Moses | Eels | 15 |
| James Tedesco | Roosters | 14 |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | Sea Eagles | 13 |
| Dylan Edwards | Panthers | 13 |