WAGs add wow factor to Dally M red carpet

The wives and partners of Australia’s top rugby league players took centre stage at the Dally M Awards in Sydney last night, glamming it up with thigh-high splits and plunging necklines.

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The wives and partners of Australia’s top rugby league players have taken centre stage as the sport’s big awards night kicks off in Sydney.

While the players themselves will be the focus inside the awards, the 2019 Dally M Awards red carpet was all about fashion and glamour.

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James Tamou and Brittney Tamou.

Blake Ferguson and Dominique Moraitis.

Thigh-high splits and plunging necklines were on trend as Brittney Tamou, Dominque Moraitis and Bri Gardoni led WAGs on the red carpet.

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Brittney, wife of Penrith Panthers star James Tamou, dazzled in a Lilli Marcs dress.

Parramatta Eels winger Blake Ferguson’s partner Dominique Moratitis wore a stunning Anna Maurer couture gown.

Mitchell Moses and Bri Gardoni. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Raiders fullback Jack Wighton looked dapper in a custom suit as he arrived with girlfriend Monisha Lew-Fatt, who admitted she took three hours to get ready.

James Tedesco with his mum Rosemary. Picture: Brett Costello

Damien Cook and wife Courtney Cook.

Brandon Smith and Savannah Syred.

Michael Morgan with his mum Brianna Morgan.

Josh Papalii and his father Siueva Papalii.

Wighton said he was feeling confident about Sunday’s grand final against the Roosters.

“It’s a really good vibe (at home). We’ve got a really good team this year. With a little bit of luck and few good calls, we can definitely win. We’re excited mate.”

Mitchell Pearce’s new partner Kristin Scott. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Jason Taumalolo and Liana Lariva. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Ali Brigginshaw and Kate Daly. Picture: Brett Costello

Aria award-winning singer Illy provided the night’s musical entertainment with the first-ever performance of his new single Lean On Me at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

When asked for his pick on the upcoming grand final between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders, the hip hop artist was neutral.

“I am Switzerland in this one. I have to stay neutral,” he said.

Former Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin.

Carly Widdop.

Cameron Munster and Bianca McMahon.

Zoe Marshall.

Dragons winger Jessica Sergis swapped football boots for heels and said getting ready was quite the challenge.

“I did struggle to get (heels) on, it’s so much easier to get football boots on,” she laughed.

“I’m a bit nervous but it’s definitely a goal on my list (to get a Dally M award). I’d be honoured.”

Boyd Cordner and Gemma Barge.

Jarrod Croker and Brittany Croker.

Fox Sports women Jess Yates, Hannah Hollis, Yvonne Sampson and Lara Pitt on the red carpet. Picture: Brett Costello

Hannah Hollis.

Jessica Yates.

Roosters star and bookies favourite James Tedesco wore a custom M.J. Bale tuxedo and brought his mum Rosemary as his date.

“She always wanted to come and I always wanted to bring her here,” he said.

“It would be a proud achievement (to win the Dally M). To be up there with some of the previous winners would be great.

“Just going to enjoy my night with mum and if it happens it happens.”

Yvonne Sampson.

Megan Barnard.

Online betting agencies have Tedesco favourite to take home the medal, ahead of Cameron Smith, Mitchell Moses, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Cameron Munster, Jason Taumalolo, Mitchell Pearce and Damien Cook.

The awards will be broadcast live on Fox League.

James Tedesco: Favourite to win the Dally M. Picture: Phil Hillyard