Tom Trbojevic is the 2021 Dally M Medal winner to little surprise – claiming the prestigious award from Nathan Cleary and Cody Walker.

Trbojevic finished on 35 – five ahead of Cleary and Walker on 29.

Sam Walker won the Rookie of the Year while Melbourne’s Craig Bellamy claimed Coach of the Year.

“I’ll start off by saying what an honour it is to win this award,” Trbojevic said.

“I was just reading the past winners and to be recognised amongst that list is pretty special.

“I don’t think it will ever sink in.

“I’ll start my thank-yous to the NRL and Queensland government… what they’ve done for the past three months has been incredible.

“To the Manly boys, Dessie and Chez [Cherry-Evans], I couldn’t have done it without you.

“This medal is a beneficiary for all your hard work and effort.”