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Historic tie as stars shine at Dally M awards
Not even a historic shared Dally M medal could take the spotlight away from the stars that graced the red carpet at rugby league’s night of nights.
For the first time ever, two players, Johnathan Thurston and Jarryd Hayne, finished equal at the top of the count.
However, it was the celebrities, which included a number of Olympians and reality tv stars, that stole the show in conjunction with the wives and girlfriends of the NRL's finest.
Thurston and Hayne finished tied on 32 votes. (Getty)
The joint winners pose in front of the Dally M team of the year. (Getty)
Hayne said it was even more of an honour to win alongside Thurston. (AAP)
Sam Burgess finished third in the count. (Instagram)
The Souths star had Phoebe Hooke on his arm. (AAP)
Sam Burgess finished third in the count. (Instagram)
Thurston has become only the second player to win three Dally M awards.(AAP)
A new baby means Thurston will not be celebrating too hard. (AAP)
Jarryd Hayne (far left) claimed his second medal after winning in 2009. (Instagram)
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