he'd have won from the car park. the hospital was just the only room with a decent 5G.

Cleary tipped for first Dally M from hospital bed as Knights fans swarm training

Nathan Cleary is the favourite to win his first Dally M Medal at the 2026 awards, despite reportedly being hospitalised. The ceremony comes as Newcastle Knights fans flood open training sessions ahead of Sunday's grand final against the Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium. The NRL has scrapped its pre-game entertainment slot for a tribute to Jai Arrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this year, and will complete a lap of honour to 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.

Source: Cleary tipped for first Dally M from hospital bed as Knights fans swarm training — The Age

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