It's the night rugby league players dust off their suits, wrap their arms around their glamorous partners, smile and head off down the red carpet.The Dally M awards is a night to celebrate the finest NRL players in a season full of exceptional talent.
Canterbury Bulldogs fullback Ben Barba was among the first to arrive with many tipping the brilliant custodian would take out the big one, the 2012 Dally M Player of the Year medal.
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