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Rule change dashes cross-code star's Dally M Rookie hopes

Andrew Abdo has explained the reasoning behind the NRL's decision to rule Mark Nawaqanitawase ineligible for the Dally M Rookie of the Year Award.

Updated August 6, 2025 — 8:54am,first published 8:51am

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