‘Insane’: Sexy Dally M red carpet trend explodes

Racy trend hitting Dally M red carpet
Racy trend hitting Dally M red carpet

NRL’s best and brightest have begun to strut their stuff ahead of this year’s Dally M Awards.

While award favourites Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas have yet to arrive, big hitters like David Fifita, Haumole Olakau'atu and Bradman Best have made their way into the league’s night of nights.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has also made his way onto the carpet with wife Rebecca on his arm, showing no sign of nerves ahead of the award announcement for Coach of the Year.

There’s no sign just yet of his son Nathan Cleary, who is a contender for the Dally M Medal this year.

Medal favourite Payne Haas swerved away from a classic tuxedo, instead opting for an all black patterned look.

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Dally M Medal favourite Payne Haas rocked an all black look while partner Leilani Mohenoa wowed in a sheer nude. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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Coach of the Year favourite Ivan Cleary looked dapper in a tux while wife Rebecca donned a lacy white frock. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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In a sweet move, Bradman Best of the Knights brought his mother Tobi to the event. Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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Broncos NRLW royalty Ali Brigginshaw opted to stand out in a tux alongside partner Kate Daly. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The biggest stars of the NRLW are also in attendance tonight, with Rooster’s captain Isabelle Kelly rocking a vivid pink dress and matching gloves.

Meanwhile Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw went for a completely different look, slipping into a tuxedo instead of a dress.

Fans of the stars were quick to comment their “insane” outfits, leaving comments of praise on social media.

“Looking hot,” one wrote, as another stated: “This dress is a vibe.”

The Dally M’s are known as a chance for the wives and girlfriends of sport (otherwise known as WAGS) to get dressed to the nines, one player decided to make the night special by bringing along another guest.

Bradman Best brought along his mother Tobi in a sweet move.

There seems to be a trend occurring in terms of WAG dress options, with black and white dresses favoured heavily over colour.

Chelsea Leary, girlfriend of Panthers second row Liam Martin, showed off a leggy display in a white gown.

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Apisai Koroisau of the Wests Tigers switched things up with a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie, matching with wife Amy who was also in black and white. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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Panthers second row Liam Martin was spotted alongside girlfriend Chelsea Leary who stunned in an elegant white gown. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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She was not the only Panthers partner in white, with Dylan Edward’s partner Nadine Haggart also rocking a flowing white dress. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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Dally M Medal contender Nicholas Hynes opted for something different by choosing a blue velvet suit jacket. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

In one of the more jaw dropping looks on the carpet, wife of Panther’s captain Isaah Yeo Ashley Camenzuli is sure to turn heads in a red two piece.

Meanwhile Roosters superstar Jessica Sergis shone in a sparkly nude number with a daring neckline.

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Ashley Camenzuli partner of Isaah Yeo on the red carpet at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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Rooster’s Jessica Sergis opted for sparkles and a daring neckline. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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Another Dally M contender, Kalyn Ponga strutted his stuff on the carpet. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Known for her strength on the field, Broncos winger Julia Robinson flaunted her intricate tattoo in slinky black dress.

Dally M contender Shaun Johnson was joined by wife and New Zealand netballer Kayla who was yet another figure in black.

She was joined in black by Kotoni Staggs’ girlfriend Brittany Brecht who stunned in a daring ensemble.

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Julia Robinson of the Broncos shows off her arm ink in a ribbed black dress (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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Herbie Farnworth’s girlfriend Lily Pickles was one of the few women in colour. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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Shaun Johnson and Kayla Johnson on the astroturf carpet at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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Kotoni Staggs alongside partner Brittany Becht who opted for a daring black ensemble. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Also joining the players and partners on the green carpet are popular presenters such as Lara Pitt and Jess Yates.

This season has seen some major changes to the voting process, with two independent judges each giving three points per game to who they believe is the best on field. A judge will then give two points to the second-best player and one to the third-best.

That means that a player who is five points behind could move ahead of the leader if they are given six points by the two judges.

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Cameron Murray of the Rabbitohs and partner Miranda Cross took to the carpet just one month after announcing they are expecting a baby girl. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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Rooster’s captain Isabelle Kelly shone in a vivid pink frock donned with matching gloves alongside husband Jake. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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As did Sea Eagles player Haumole Olakau'atu and wife Ana. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Scoreboards are made public up until Round 12 before going into voting behind closed doors for Round 13, creating anticipation for the NRL’s night of nights.

Prop Payne Haas was the clear favourite on the Dally M Leaderboard after Round 12, scoring 30 points.

He was followed closely by Nathan Cleary with 27 points, Harry Grant and Nicho Hynes who had 25 points each, and Reece Walsh who had 24 points.

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Presenter Lara Pitt is sure to turn heads in a green sparkly number. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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As will Jessica Yates in a tight red frock. Picture: Jonathan Ng
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St. George winger Mathew Feagai and partner Maddie Hanlon opted for chic black looks. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Awards for best player in each position are voted on throughout the season, however if a player ends up in the top three for the main Dally M Award they are automatically selected as best in their position.

Those who are suspended for at least two games become ineligible to earn a Dally M nomination.

The title for most Dally M Medals ever won goes to Johnatha Thurston, who won four during his time with the Cowboys.