The 2006 Dally M Awards were presented on Tuesday 5 September 2006 at the Sydney Town Hall in Sydney and broadcast on Fox Sports. Warren Smith presided as Master of Ceremonies, a role which he had held in previous years.
Presented by
prime minister John HowardDally M Player of the YearWinner:Cameron Smith,
Melbourne StormProvan Summons Medal (fan's choice for 2005's best player)Presented by
Norm Provan and
Arthur SummonsPeter Moore Award for Dally M Rookie of the YearDally M Captain of the YearDally M Representative Player of the YearDally M Coach of the YearPeter Frilingos Memorial Award for the Headline Moment of the YearPresented by
David Penberthy, Editor of
The Daily TelegraphWinner:Brett Finch's winning field goal, State of Origin Game I
Nominated:Brett Stewart try against Wests TigersQueensland's State of Origin III comebackSt George Illawarra Dragons last minute victory over the
Brisbane BroncosTop Try ScorerWinners:Nathan Merritt,
South Sydney Rabbitohs - 22 tries
Top Point ScorerWinner:Hazem El Masri, Canterbury Bulldogs - 296 points
Best FullbackWinner:Clinton Schifcofske,
Canberra RaidersNominated:Greg Inglis, Melbourne StormRhys Wesser, Penrith PanthersBrett Stewart,
Manly Warringah Sea EaglesBest WingerWinner:Brian Carney,
Newcastle KnightsNominated:Hazem El Masri, Canterbury BulldogsEric Grothe, Parramatta EelsNathan Merritt,
South Sydney RabbitohsBest CentreWinner:Mark Gasnier, St George Illawarra Dragons
Nominated:Justin Hodges, Brisbane BroncosAdam Mogg, Canberra RaidersMatt Cooper, St George Illawarra DragonsJake Webster,
Melbourne StormBest Five-EighthWinner:Darren Lockyer,
Brisbane BroncosNominated:Scott Hill, Melbourne StormJason Smith, Canberra RaidersPreston Campbell,
Penrith PanthersBest HalfbackWinner:Cooper Cronk, Melbourne Storm
Nominated:Matt Orford, Manly Warringah Sea EaglesAndrew Johns, Newcastle KnightsJohnathan Thurston,
North Queensland CowboysBest LockWinner:Ben Kennedy,
Manly Warringah Sea EaglesNominated:Alan Tongue, Canberra RaidersReni Maitua, Canterbury BulldogsDallas Johnson, Melbourne Storm
Best Second RowerWinner:Nathan Hindmarsh,
Parramatta EelsNominated:Willie Mason, Canterbury BulldogsSteve Simpson, Newcastle KnightsRyan Hoffman, Melbourne Storm
Best PropWinner:Roy Asotasi, Canterbury Bulldogs
Nominated:Luke Bailey, St George Illawarra DragonsPetero Civoniceva, Brisbane BroncosMark O'Meley, Canterbury Bulldogs
Best HookerWinner:Cameron Smith, Melbourne Storm
Ken KearneySid PearceCharles FraserGeorge TreweekDuncan HallPeter Sterling