Thurston, Hayne joint Dally M winners

History has been created at the Dally M awards, with Johnathan Thurston and Jarryd Hayne crowned the first ever dual-winners of the NRL’s most coveted individual honour.

For heavy favourite Thurston, it’s his third Dally M gong but his first since 2007.

The Cowboys captain joins Andrew Johns as the only player to earn a hat-trick of Dally M wins.

The recognition further cements his place as a rugby league great, despite the fact a premiership still alludes him since becoming the marquee star at the North Queensland Cowboys.

It’s the second time Hayne has won the major award after the Parramatta superstar was also crowned the game’s best back in 2009 when he led the Eels on a hot streak right through to the grand final.

In a thrilling finish, Thurston and Hayne finished the 26 NRL premiership rounds on 32 points – three points ahead of third placegetter Sam Burgess.

Penrith’s Ivan Cleary won coach of the year, Manly’s Jamie Lyon captain of the year, and Wests Tigers’ youngster Luke Brooks the game’s best rookie.

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