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Sydney Roosters NRL captain James Tedesco and Brisbane Broncos NRLW fullback Tamika Upton have each created their own slice of history, winning the Dally M Medal for a second time.

Tedesco's win capped off not only a stunning season, but a magnificent night for him personally.

The Roosters' number one was named fullback and captain of the year, and secured the top gong by a whopping 22 points over Penrith star Nathan Cleary.

Tedesco joins a select group of men who have won the award twice, after claiming the medal in 2019.

He has also finished runner-up in the count in 2022 and 2024.

“I’ve probably had a lot of critics and doubters the last couple of y

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