ON WEDNESDAY AT Sydney’s Randwick racecourse, the NRL’s biggest stars suited up for the 2025 Dally M Awards, bringing their partners, teammates, friends, mothers and in some cases, their children, along for a ride down the red carpet. And while the much of the focus was on the ladies, the guys delivered a masterclass in adhering to a dress code.

So, how do you stand out in a sea of black-and-white suits? Well, at the Dally Ms, all you really have to do is wear something other than a tux and bowtie. Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton, for example, scored points for his bright red ula fala, a traditional Samoan necklace, and for doubling up with a black shirt beneath his black jacket. Meanwhile, Broncos front rower Payne Haas opted for a dominant grey look reminiscent of the Silver Surfer. And shoutout to Dolphins rookie Tevita Naufahu, who managed to make his outfit work in spite of the chunky leg brace he needs to wear due to an injury.

Below, we round up the best looks from the night. 

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All the best dressed men on the Dally M red carpet 2025