A strong finish to his season sealed Rugby League's Dally M medal for Billy Slater.
The Melbourne Storm fullback snatched the game's highest honour from the hot favourite, Kiwi Benji Marshall by two points, despite sitting out Melbourne's final round loss to the Sydney Roosters.
The Manly lock Glenn Stewart threw away his chance to be crowned the NRL's best by sparking the now infamous Brookvale brawl two weeks ago. His suspension and nine points deduction cost him at least a tie for first.
The Melbourne Storm's Craig Bellamy was named coach of the year, and Cameron Smith carried off the hooker, captain and representative player of the year honours.
